This year's conference will include two keynote speakers:
Alex Counts, President and CEO, Grameen Foundation; Alex Counts will also be selling autographed copies of his book "Small loans, big dreams" at registration
Asad Mahmood, Managing Director of Global Social Investment Funds, Deutsche Bank
The theme of our Conference this year is "Evaluating the Past, Creating the Future of Microfinance"
More information on the agenda for the day including the over 29 panelists and speakers as well as three lunch and learn sessions can be found at: www.chicagomicrofinance.com
This event will give attendees further opportunity to meet microfinance professionals, learn more about microfinance practices, and enjoy a reception with beverages and hord'oeuvres which will include a chance to learn more about our partner organizations Whole Planet Foundation, Young Ambassadors for Opportunity International and Chicago + Acumen
Tickets can be purchased online HERE
With hundreds of thousands of case studies, how has microfinance performed in improving the lives and communities of microfinance borrowers? What is the role of public policy and regulation in protecting entrepreneurs and encouraging lending? Looking forward, where will microfinance be in the next three decades? Can microfinance move beyond a small loan to the poor to creating long-term successful entrepreneurs? How will microfinance continue to grow and access new markets as traditional markets reach saturation? These and many more topics will be explored during the 9th annual Zell Center Chicago Microfinance Conference.
