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

These online forums will allow you to meet other business operators ‘virtually’ for expert-moderated interactive online discussions. Here you can raise questions on issues you might be facing and as a global community we will mobilise our collective experience and expertise to listen and try to provide practical assistance.

Date & Time:  Jun 3, 2020 10:00 AM (CEST)  / Jun 3, 2020 4:00 PM (EDT)

The health crisis of COVID-19 and subsequent effects on the U.S. economy have propelled to the spotlight the issue of financial security at the household level. Issues like paid leave, dependent care, housing instability, student loan debt, and debt collections were challenges to tens of millions of families across America long before the pandemic emerged – and if we don’t make key changes, they will dampen the economic recovery of our nation.

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Older generations face the greatest health risks from COVID-19 and are also challenged to conduct financial management without access to in-person financial services like banking.

Going digital is nearly a necessity for many who are sheltering in place, but can be a challenge for older adults, who often prefer handling money matters in person.

In this webinar, sponsored by the AARP Foundation in collaboration with Chase, the Financial Health Network will share findings from its recently released report, Fintech Over 50, and illuminate the barriers that can inhibit older adults’ adoption of fintech and the opportunity for innovators to tailor products and services to their needs.

Time: 1 pm CT

Join the Urban Institute and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth for the second installment in a week-long online forum exploring a pivotal challenge facing cities: how to achieve equity in the digital age.

Equitable advances in technology hinge on the public and private sectors playing vital roles. But proposed technology innovations may not always match the problem they seek to solve, legacy systems may need to be incorporated, and bureaucratic silos may need to be navigated to design and launch technologies effectively. During this conversation, city and business leaders will explore how to ensure mutual accountability between governments and companies advancing new technologies. Speakers will also discuss a partnership in Kansas City at the forefront of delivering cross-sector digital services to residents.

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET