Industry Events

The Digital Finance Institute delivers thought-provoking content and leading speakers who are moving the dial and innovating on a global scale. As Canada’s only national FinTech Conference, we attract the newest tech talent and bring stakeholders together to learn, network and to support the industry. 

SME Finance Forum CEO Matthew Gamser will speak at the conference. 

Learn from the best in the FinTech industry. We bring speakers from all over the world in FinTech to share innovation leadership excellence.

The Afro-Asia FinTech Festival is modelled after the Singapore FinTech Festival, the world’s largest FinTech event and global knowledge platform held in Singapore every November. The best ideas from the Savannah will also be showcased at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2019, to show the progress that both continents are making in advancing financial services innovation.

Enterprise development is a key development policy priority across SSA national agendas. Small and medium enterprise development is typically considered a key driver of economic growth, employment, and innovation. However, insurance support for these enterprises is currently limited – although several SME-focused insurance products were identified in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda, most available products are characteristic of scaled-down large corporate products that do not necessarily account for the nuanced needs of SMEs.

This year, the EMN Annual Conference will focus on the most important aspects highlighted by our members from our previous 15 annual events: Networking, Inspiration & Development. More than ever before, the aim of the conference is to encourage moments for participants to connect in order to prepare for the future. Potential lies in all of us, and it is our job to untap this potential.

Growing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is an important goal for USAID and many donors, but evidence on what works is still emerging. This webinar will be hosted by USAID's Office of Trade & Regulatory Reform as they launch a report, Theories of Change: High-Growth SME Development. Natalie Shemwell of Resonance will present the latest evidence in developing countries organized around theories of change for business management, access to finance, business registration and taxes, market access, and innovation.

Globally, two billion people remain unbanked and women lag behind men in terms of access to formal accounts, credit and savings products. 80% of women-owned SMEs have unmet credit needs, resulting in a credit gap of up to $320 billion. Closing the gender gap in financial inclusion could help reduce poverty and foster economic growth worldwide.

European Microfinance Week (EMW), hosted by e-MFP, is one of the top events in the microfinance calendar and a unique meeting point for microfinance professionals working worldwide. EMW brings together all sectors of the inclusive finance sector including consultants & support service providers, investors, multilateral & national development agencies, NGOs and researchers. With an unparalleled program and prestigious speakers, the event is widely recognised for its high quality sessions and excellent networking opportunities.

Two thousand international banking executives from 54 countries will gather in Hollywood, Florida for the 53rd FELABAN Annual Assembly to discuss key topics related to the international banking industry, including: Global Economic Outlook, Green Financing, Business Opportunities in Renewable Energy & International Trade.

Key themes for the BIIA 2019 Biennial conference are emerging and their conference committee is working on the following sessions:

Each year, the Money 20/20 stage features a star-studded cast that provides actionable insights and takeaways that can help you take your business to the next level and beyond. 2018's list of cutting-edge topics was expansive, guaranteeing that you’ll walk away with new perspectives and thought-starters on the ways our market is revolutionizing the future of money and what it means for your business.