NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

The conference addresses asset managers and investors, as well as the microfinance and impact investing community at large.

• Institutional, private and social investors who want to explore the investment potential offered by Social Responsible Investing;
• Private Bankers and Wealth Managers who wish to identify investment opportunities for their clients;
• Fund Promoters wishing to gain insights in how to structure optimally Investment Responsible Investing Vehicles;
• Banks, Fund Administration Companies, Auditors, Lawyers, Service Providers: who want to understand the most recent trends in this fast growing industry.

This conference will bring the industry participants together for a profound reflection on the most relevant topics in the area of Microfinance and Responsible Investments.

The Summit will explore strategies for increasing access for underserved consumers to the mainstream financial system.  Panels will focus on research that can inform economic inclusion efforts; establishing safe and sustainable banking relationships; leveraging partnerships for banking access and financial empowerment; growing customer relationships, building long-term loyalty among diverse customers; and the future of economic inclusion.