Thank you for attending the third edition of the MFC Virtual Conference – “Social Finance Vibe 2023: Empowering the Future”
On 21-22 November 2023 we held a 2-day virtual conference, which was attended by 365 participants. The conference was built of 24 sessions on 2 stages, delivered by 59 speakers. In details, the agenda included 15 sessions, 7 talks with sector leaders, and 2 inspirational talks by keynote speakers. This year, the conference was built around three themes: social economy, vulnerable groups, and mega trends.
#SFV2023 Sessions recordings
Day 1
Conference Opening,
Keynote Speech from DG EMPL
Serving Ethnic Minorities with Empathy and Cultural Competence
How to Benefit from EU Initiatives within the Social Economy Action Plan
Impact of Social Enterprises - How do we Know if they Have any Impact on their Clients at all?
Financial Inclusion for Peopl
Displaced by War:
Empowering Economic Independence
The Power of European Code of Good Conduct: A Quality Label for Microfinance and Social Economy Finance Providers
Boost Your Capacity with SIFTA: a Free and Flexible Technical Assistance Programme for Microfinance and Social Enterprise Finance Providers
The Migrant
Entrepreneurship Paradox:
a Thought-Provoking Discussion
Day 2
Day 2 Opening Session:
Green Recognition Awards
Green Recognition Award
for Adie, France
Access to Finance for Refugees:
Challenges and Solutions
How to Finance your Social Impact: Insights from Young Entrepreneurs and MFI Experts
Green Recognition Award
for Cooperative Bank of Karditsa, Greece
Financing for Social Enterprises:
Practical Tips from the Front Lines
From Idea to Impact:
the Power of Soft Skills
for Entrepreneurs!
How Fintechs
are Helping
Farmers to Thrive?
fi-compass AMIF Study Results: Microfinance Supporting Migrant Integration in the EU
Role of the Cities in Financial Inclusion
of Migrants
Empowering Entrepreneurs
Through Skills
Inclusive Finance and the Rural Economy:
Maintaining and Boosting Growth
Conference Closing & Inspirational Talk by Timothy Ogden
Get ready for an extraordinary experience at Social Finance Vibe 2023! This is the third edition of our virtual learning event, co-financed by the European Union. For two days in November, we will reimagine the way you think about social finance! With an impressive lineup of speakers, this is the must-attend virtual event of the year.
Immerse yourself in an exploration of the power of social economy finance alongside 500 other professionals in the social finance sector. This virtual event is designed for like-minded individuals who share your passion for driving progress in this field. Gain fresh perspectives as we delve into the latest trends in the social economy, including green initiatives, digital innovation, and skills building. Discover the process on the implementation of the Social Economy Action Plan and do not miss our dedicated sessions on serving vulnerable groups such as rural communities, youth, and migrants. Be part of the conversation that shapes the future of social finance!
This year, we are also celebrating two important anniversaries: 25 years of the MFC and 10 years of our cooperation with the European Commission. These milestones symbolize a remarkable journey of impact, growth, and successful partnerships, demonstrating our commitment to fostering positive change and amplifying our collective influence on supporting people and advancing the social finance sector.
Conference format
The 2023 theme is “Social Finance Vibe: Empowering the Future”—through which we’ll tackle topics around social economy, financing vunerable groups, trends and much more.
Due to the unique format of the Social Finance Vibe, you have a chance to participate in regular sessions, in which our experts and moderators engage in discussions and a shorter format – Talk with Leaders, in which each talk is devoted to a specific approach, good practice and concrete solutions. The agenda of this year’s edition is divided into 3 main streams – Social Economy Actors, Vulnerable Groups, and Mega Trends. Check out the agenda below.
Agenda
This year, our theme is: Social Finance Vibe 2023 – Empowering the Future.
Change the text We’ll address important questions: How should we redefine the role of social finance in the marketplace? Do we need a radical new business model? What challenges and opportunities await us in the post-COVID world?
Conference Partners and Sponsors
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