4th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum 2023 | Uniglobal Events | 16 October 2023 | TBA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Microfinance grown rapidly as a tool to help entrepreneurs from under-represented and disadvantaged group’s access start-up financing. After pandemic, we are curious about the economic impact and status of Microfinance Institutions and its consumers. The leading market speakers and key players will come together to share their case study, expertise and knowledge.

UniGlobal’s 4th Annual Asia Pacific Microfinance Forum will cover a wide range of topics that’s relevant in the current market trends. This forum will bring a high quality sessions and excellent networking opportunities for the Financial Institutions and Investors. Maximizing interactivity and engagement after all the restrictions and chaos that happened for the past years. Gaining positive impacts and exclusive insights from the top leaders in the industry.

DAY 1:
• OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s new in the recent trends in Microfinance APAC Region after Pandemic world.
• Recent Developments in Responsible inclusive Finance
• Strategies to overcome future obstacles in Microfinance
• Digital Transformations for MFIs
• Stress test and Climate Impact to Microfinance
• Rethinking the future of Climate Smart Agriculture
• PANEL DISCUSSION: Lesson learned from the past Covid journey experience

DAY 2:
• PANEL DISCUSSION: Think outside the box; understand your strengths
• Economic empowerment approach
• Formal Economy; improving resilience
• Sustainable finance; ESG investing and Green bonds
• A change in Market Approach to digital technology
• Women financial inclusion
• CLOSING PANEL DISCUSSION: The future Outlook of Microfinance in APAC region in next 5 years

2023 Speakers

Christian Ruehmer
Senior Investment Advisor, Bamboo Capital Partners

Ashwin Mahabaleswara
Director, Head of Asia Private Equity, Developing World Markets DWM

Vuthy Chea
Deputy Regional Director, Incofin Investment Management

Dr. Abhishek Agrawal
Managing Partner, ACCION

Nitin Madan
Director, RIFF SEA, SPTF

Dr. Nabil Ghalleb
Director Economic Empowerment, Islamic Development Bank IsDB

Arvind Kodikal
Regional Manager Asia Pacific, Triple Jump

Mahesh Joshi
Head of Asia Private Equity, BlueOrchard Finance

Pranav Kumar
Investment Director, LeapFrog Investments

Cristina Pamaco
Senior Vice President, Region Head, Asia United Bank

Benigne du Parc
Program Director, Good Return

Swapnil Neeraj
Principal Investment Officer, Microfinance Lead, International Finance Corporation IFC

Henning Haugerudbraten
Principal Private Equity, responsAbility Investments AG

Manu Rajan
CEO, Wing

Ryn Dawey Siborboro
Regional Manager, Alalay sa Kaunlaran Microfinance Social Dev’t Inc. ASKI

Patrick Antonio
Manager Software Development, iSynergies Inc.

Nawal Nely
Board Member, PT Bank Mandiri

Purvi Jayendra Bhavsar
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Pahal Financial Services