Registration Now Open for the 28th MFC Annual Conference in Durrës, Albania

We are pleased to invite to the 28th MFC Annual Conference, taking place 19–21 May 2026 in Durrës, Albania.

For nearly three decades, the MFC Annual Conference has been the flagship gathering of the microfinance and social finance community. Each year it brings together leading experts, practitioners, associations, networks, investors, IT providers and consultants from across Europe, Central Asia, the Western Balkans and beyond.

Building on this strong legacy, the record‑breaking 27th edition in Tbilisi welcomed 450+ participants from 40 countries, hosted 1,000+ B2B meetings, and featured the highest-ever number of investors and donors — resulting in new partnerships, funding opportunities and long-term collaborations.

This year’s conference, “Microfinance in Transition: Is Purpose at Risk?”, will explore the tensions between capital and purpose, efficiency and empathy, scale and impact. Participants will be invited to co‑create practical pathways to ensure that microfinance remains a force for equity and resilience.

The event will be held at the Meliá Hotel Durrës, located directly on the Adriatic coastline and just a 50‑minute drive from Tirana. The calm, inspiring seaside setting provides an ideal environment for meaningful networking, focused discussions and community building. Transport options are available on the conference website.

Agenda Highlights

Opening keynote by Prof. Andrés Rodríguez Pose (LSE): Development traps and the future of regions in transition
Fireside discussion with Prof. Andrés Rodríguez Pose (LSE) and Kristina Maslaukaite (CEB): Governance and new growth models
Unlocking Climate Finance for MFIs in the ECA Region: GCF – Microfinance Pre‑Conference Dialogue (by invitation)
The Capital Question: navigating equity gaps, mission drift risks and stewardship‑oriented governance
Regulators’ Roundtable: emerging regulatory frameworks across the ECA region
The Balkans –Mediterranean Corridor: regional cooperation and capital flows for a resilient future
AI 2.0 for Inclusion: next‑generation tools shaping risk assessment and client engagement
Workshop on women’s access to finance (by invitation)
Beyond Credit: Inclusive leasing models
Microfinance in Albania: Current state and challenges

Networking & Social Experiences

Grill & Garden Networking Evening | Beachfront venue
Seaside Gala Dinner | Durrës waterfront
1:1 and group meetings arranged via the Brella app (available from 1 March 2026), including targeted matchmaking

Registration & Early Bird Rates

Early Bird rates are now available for a limited time. All MFC Members are entitled to an exclusive discounted rate. To access this discount, members are kindly asked to settle their 2026 membership fee. Once the payment is received, we will provide a unique registration code that can be used by all representatives of the member organization (for participants from member organizations sponsoring the conference, registration will be handled individually).

👉 EXPLORE THE AGENDA AND REGISTER

We sincerely hope you will join us in sunny Albania for three days of insight exchange, high‑value networking and partnership building.

If you have any questions regarding registration, hotel booking, arranging transportation, etc., please contact our logistic partner, PAV Group LLC at registration@pavgroup.cz.