NextBillion - A WDI Publication

After two decades under the name Global Microfinance Forum, we’ve expanded our scope to reflect where the industry is truly headed. The new name captures our evolving mission: moving beyond access and credit toward full-spectrum financial inclusion that promotes resilience, dignity, and long-term impact.
Today, financial inclusion must adapt to conflict zones, climate change, digital exclusion, and a rapidly growing informal economy. This year’s agenda brings these realities to the forefront, with sessions focused on practical innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
By bringing together practitioners, donors, investors, fintechs, and policymakers, this forum offers more than discussion — it’s a platform for real solutions in complex environments. Whether through tailored lending models, embedded insurance, or integrated e-commerce partnerships, the focus is on building inclusive systems that serve real people in real-world conditions.