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  • London, UK (Hilton Bankside) and Virtual - 3 Days
    Tuesday
    September 12
    2023

    ESG and Climate Risk Week

    Addressing climate and ESG risks while delivering impact

    The 5th annual ESG and Climate Risk Week will look beyond addressing ESG and climate risks to bring you practical scenarios on how companies are strengthening their climate disclosure. With near-term target-setting and action-planning, companies will align with global commitments to a just and inclusive low-carbon transition.It is the only risk event that convenes the whole market in one place: from institutional investors to financial services, as well as corporates and solution providers. There is a need for clear engagement between these parties so that investors and financial stakeholders can review a company’s ESG and climate disclosures and understand its climate risks and impacts.

    By attending this event, you will benefit from:

    • A hybrid experience combining the best in person networking and detailed online case studies
    • Practical and measurable case studies
    • Special access to high-profile speakers
    • Comprehensive and balanced debate focused on ESG and climate risk scenarios to help businesses address risk and take advantage of the new opportunities that arise

    The event will take place in a hybrid format on September 12th-14th 2023, in-person and virtually. We will be hosting an in-person day at Hilton Bankside, London, UK.

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  • Accra, Ghana - 3 Days
    Tuesday
    September 12
    2023

    ANDE Annual Conference 2023

    For the first time in ANDE history, we are delighted to host our 2023 Annual Conference at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.

    Our conference comes at the half-way point to the 2030 target to achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The theme, “Accelerating Action: Small Business Solutions and the SDGs,” will focus on key progress to date and what is still needed in small and growing business (SGB) ecosystems to help maximize their contribution to the SDGs over the next seven years, and how ANDE members and other organizations can help guide the way.

    This year, ANDE will combine our Annual Conference (September 12-13) alongside our West Africa Regional Conference (September 14). The theme for September 14, “Made in West Africa,” will focus on trends in the West African entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlight ongoing needs, and promote best practices in the development of the region’s SGB sector.

    Conference Agenda

    The 2023 agenda will include engaging, member-led sessions on the newest research, reports and practice spanning the scope of ANDE’s work and priorities in strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems for small businesses, focusing on decent work and economic growth, as well as gender equality and climate action, all themes prioritized by ANDE members and part of ANDE’s current strategic focus. The program also includes opportunities for speed networking, collaboration, and learning alongside some of the world’s foremost leaders, practitioners, and visionaries in the small business and impact investment sectors.

    ANDE is also organizing offsite side events for Friday, September 15. These excursions will provide participants with opportunities to connect with local entrepreneurs and accelerators and learn more about the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Accra and more broadly across Ghana. If interested, please take note when booking travel arrangements. More information and details of any additional costs for transportation and lunch will be made available shortly.

    Stay tuned for more information on session titles and featured speakers.

    Registration

    Your ticket for the full conference will cover your attendance at all sessions, lunch and beverages each day, cocktail receptions on September 12 and 14, and a gala dinner on September 13. The price does not cover your hotel stay, as that will need to be booked by you separately.

    Registration fees are non-refundable, except in emergencies.

    Ticket Prices (USD)

    ANDE Members*
    $975
    Non-Members
    $1,650
    Made in West Africa Day (Single Day)**
    $100

    *Members must be in good standing with their membership dues at the start of the conference in order to attend at the member rate.

    **This option is for Ghana-based attendees who would like to attend only Made in West Africa Day on September 14, 2023.

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  • Mumbai, India - 3 Days
    Tuesday
    September 12
    2023

    Global SME Finance Forum 2023

    The Global SME Finance Forum is the world’s highest-level, most technically in-depth, most geographically diverse event focused solely on SME financing. Since 2015, its forward-thinking agenda, tackling topics such as sustainable finance and fintech partnership, has attracted C-level industry leaders, leading policymakers, and regulators from around the world.

    This year’s meeting will focus on building digital ecosystems to win the SME market. SME financing is moving to beyond-banking ecosystems addressing target customers’ fundamental needs in a single, easy-to-use service. Their offerings include traditional banking products and many other business services, such as invoice management, payroll support, tax preparation, and inventory management.
    The meeting will highlight India’s achievements in this area while also bringing in a wide range of other examples of successful ecosystem building from around the world.
    You will learn how to participate, orchestrate or build a digital ecosystem platform.

    The participants will also explore the ways to tackle SME ESG issues and through digital ecosystems. Other cross-cutting themes will be integrated into the 3-day event, including supply chain financing, financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs and migrant/displaced entrepreneurs, risk management, agrifinance and digital transformation.

    The agenda also includes study visits to local SME Finance innovators, fintech pitches, communities of practice sessions, and many networking opportunities.

    We are expecting 700-1000 senior executives from SME Finance institutions worldwide.

    Join us on site to meet industry leaders, make partnerships, learn from peers, and elevate your business game.

    The Global SME Finance Forum is the flagship annual event of the SME Finance Forum, a network of over 250 leading banks, NBFIs, fintechs and development banks, created by the G20 in 2012 and managed by the International Finance Corporation.

    This year’s event is co-hosted by our member SIDBI and the Indian Banks’ Association.

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  • Virtual - 1 Day
    Tuesday
    September 12
    2023

    Inclusive Futures: Digital Financial Inclusion to Achieve the SDGs

    We are halfway towards the 2030 SDG targets, so now is the right time for government leaders and researchers to assess the power of digital financial inclusion to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The digital event will highlight what has been achieved, what has been learned, and new ideas for catalyzing faster progress, with a focus on Gender Equality (SDG 5), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Climate Action (SDG 13), Join us the week before the UN General Assembly when Heads of State and Government will review progress towards the SDGs, and get ahead of this important debate! Speakers will include: Opening remarks: Leora Klapper, World Bank SDG 5: – Hinjat Shamil, Ministry of Finance, Ethiopia – Emma Riley, University of Washington SDG 8: – Majdi Smeirat, Central Bank of Jordan – Paul Gertler, UC, Berkeley & Sean Higgins, Northwestern University SDG 13: – Camila Zepeda, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico – Flavio Malagutti, UC, Santa Barbara & Edward Tsinigo, Innovations for Poverty Action Closing remarks: Rajesh Bansal, Reserve Bank of India Innovation Hub Moderator: Ruth Goodwin-Groen, UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance We look forward to seeing you on September 12th!

    Time: 8am-9am EST

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    Webinar
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