Welcome to Social Finance Vibe 2025 Recordings
Relive the highlights of Social Finance Vibe 2025 – The Great Rebalancing, our flagship virtual learning event. This two-day online gathering brought together leading voices from microfinance, social economy, inclusive finance, and policy to explore how our sector can adapt and lead in times of uncertainty and geopolitical change.
Across 18 sessions and with contributions from over 40 experts, the event delivered practical insights, policy updates, and inspiring examples of resilience and innovation. Key themes included:
- Alternative Funding Models – from green bonds to crowdfunding.
- Climate and Green Transition – housing microfinance and renewable energy solutions.
- Responsible AI and Digital Transformation – ethical adoption in social finance.
- Impact Measurement and ESG – tools and strategies for meaningful outcomes.
These recordings are your gateway to knowledge sharing and collaboration. Whether you missed a session or want to revisit the discussions, you’ll find actionable ideas and thought leadership to help shape the future of inclusive finance.
Enjoy the content, share with your peers and keep the conversation going!
Conference Opening Keynote Speech: Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
#SFV2025 Sessions recordings
Day 1
SIFTA session on EU instruments and programmes for microfinance and social economy
Investing in Climate-Smart Agriculture: Solutions for MFIs and Farmers (Tbilisi)
Preparing Microfinance for Tomorrow: Policies, Risks & Opportunities in Security-Focused Er
Practitioner Insight Session: Bcause Foundation on Empowering Partnership for Social Innovation
Social Economy Action Plan 2025: EU Progress and Croatia's Perspective
Practitioner Insight Session: Building a Consultation Portal to Advance Clients’ Digital Skills
SIFTA session: Opening the Black Box: Explainable AI in Social Finance
Measuring What Matters: Outcomes & Impact in Social Finance
Day 2
Opening Day 2 & Green Recognition Ceremony
Green Finance and Climate Resilience
SIFTA session on Fintech Models for Microfinance
Engaging Youth in Social Finance
Practitioner Insight Session: EU Funding's: Security, Competitiveness and the Future of MSMEs
Securing Capital in Uncertain Times: Practical Funding Strategies for MFIs (Tbilisi)
Alternative Funding Models for Social Finance
Housing Microfinance for the Green Transition
SIFTA session on Understanding Carbon Credit Systems for Microfinance Clients
Conference Closing
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
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