Thank you for attending the fourth edition of the MFC Virtual Conference – Social Finance Vibe 2024: Leadership and Diversity
On 29-30 October 2024 a 2-day virtual conference Social Finance Vibe with an impressive turnout of 422 participants from over 70 countries. The event featured 26 sessions and honored two organizations in the Green Recognition Ceremony: Faer (Romania) and Credal (Belgium). The agenda included inspiring talks by keynote speakers Andriana Sukova (Deputy Director General of DG Employment at the European Commission), Timothy Ogden (Managing Director at the Financial Access Initiative at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Service) and Archil Bakuradze (Chairman of JSC MFO Crystal and MFC Council Chairman).
Conference Opening Keynote Speech: Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
#SFV2024 Sessions recordings
Day 1
Diverse Pathways to Inclusive Finance
Insights on the Latest Developments in Social Economy Action Plan
Empowering Young Entrepreneurs
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Diverse and Inclusive Microfinance
Unlocking Finance for Migrant Entrepreneurs
Funding Finance Pathways For Social Enterprises
Measuring Carbon Footprint
Poland’s Successful Cases in Using ESF+ Instruments - Cooperation with Financial Intermediaries
Unlocking EU Funding for Non-EU Countries
Navigating EU Instruments and Programmes for Microfinance and Social Economy
Day 2
Opening of Day 2 & Green Recognition Ceremony
Innovative Approaches to Financing Female Businesses
Investing in Inclusive Finance: Navigating Trends, Diversifying Impact, Addressing Climate Challenges
Navigating ESG Demands: A Lender's Perspective
Embracing Diversity in Microfinance: Innovative Approaches to Inclusive Growth
Green Recognition Talk with FAER, Romania
Green Financing: Funding A Sustainable Future
Green Recognition Talk with Credal, Belgium
Funding Digital Innovations: Opportunities & Challenges
Paradigm Shift in Inclusive Finance Policy: The New Role of the Public Sector in Microfinance
Inspirational Talk: Five AI Trends You Can't Afford to Ignor
Innovations in Social Housing
Smart Tech: Assessing MSME Creditworthiness
A Recap & Thank You, Inspirational Talk from 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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