We look forward to seeing you again in January 2020!
The first edition of AFIFORUM brought together more than 500 development finance institutions and impact investors that seek to advance financial inclusion in Asia. AFIFORUM has the ambition to foster dialogue between investors and the financial sector to catalyze debt raising, equity investments and technical assistance programs. It also combines a truly unique networking opportunity with an enticing and informative line-up of speakers to tackle the most relevant topics of the moment.
Thank you to all the sponsors of 2019 edition
What to expect
AFIForum brings together the entire value-chain for Asia's financial services sector under one roof.
Meet over 500 of the world's leading investors and investees in Asia's financial markets
Facilitated networking and matchmaking activities to connect with the right players
Over 50 speakers from around the world sharing their insights and expertise
In-depth content focusing on key trends and solutions for inclusive financial services
Focus on the entire continent and zoom in to the most relevant markets
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For this first edition in Bangkok, AFIForum is targeting 500+ delegates from the financial sector (banks, microfinance institutions, leasing companies) coming from 15 Asian countries, 100+ institutional investors from around the globe, central bankers, consultants, experts and 50+ speakers in our country focused and thematic sessions.
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Program at a glance
Day 1
08:00 Pre-conference networking & welcome coffee
09:00 Word of welcome
09:15 Opening Address
09:35 The financial industry by 2020
10:25 Networking Break
11:10 Blended Finance
11:10 Mongolia
11:55 Financing MSMEs - A Catalyst for Impact
11:55 Afghanistan
12:45 Lunch
13:00 Luncheon session: Advancing solutions for "Forgotten" markets
14:00 Green Finance
14:00 The Philippines
14:45 Sustainable Banking and Overseas Investment, a Thai perspective
14:45 Bangladesh
15:45 Networking Break
15:45 Break Workshop: Local Currency Solutions
16:15 Gender Lens Financing
16:15 Cambodia
17:05 Commercial banks raising the bar in environmental and social standards
17:05 Rural Electrification: Pakistan's case
17:55 Wrap-up day 1 and closing words
18:10 Networking cocktail reception
20:00 End of conference day 1
Day 2
08:30 Registration & welcome coffee
08:40 Word of welcome to day 2
08:50 Macroeconomic and country risk in Asia's markets
09:10 Mobilizing private equity for inclusive finance
09:10 India
09:55 Money markets matter - mitigating and managing risk
09:55 Indonesia
10:30 Networking Break
10:45 Ensuring Responsible Exits
11:25 Disruptive Innovations and Trends in Asia’s Financial Markets
12:10 DISRUPTIVE IDEAS CHALLENGE - 3 pitches from shortlisted candidates including interactive voting
13:00 Lunch
13:10 Luncheon workshop: Blockchain
14:15 Building climate resilient incomes for rural households
14:15 Nepal
15:05 Myanmar commercial and MFI case studies
15:05 Sri Lanka
15:50 Networking Break
16:30 Agri-business and Forestry
16:30 Vietnam
17:15 Sustainable Housing finance
17:15 Uzbekistan
18:00 Wrap up day 2 and closing words