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

Under the theme “Reaching the Informal: the Role of Finance in Improving the Growth and Productivity of SMEs,” the forum will explore how innovation in technology, regulation and partnerships can help overcome various informality problems, and open up a far larger market for profitable, sustainable, responsible financial services. Furthermore, the winners of the Global SME Finance Awards will be announced during the event! The deadline for submission of nominations for the awards is July 13, 2018.