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Global SME Finance Forum

Sept 14 - Sept 17, 2026

Location IconWashington, DC, USA

Closing the global SME finance gap will take more than capital alone. From September 14-16, the Global SME Finance Forum 2026 will bring together policymakers, financiers, fintechs, and innovators to explore how stronger markets, fit-for-growth funding, and digital infrastructure can expand opportunity for small businesses worldwide.

Managed by the World Bank Group and organized with Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), the Forum will center on the theme “Transforming Access Into Impact: Market, Capital, Technology.” GBBC CEO Sandra Ro will participate in the program, contributing to conversations on innovation and the future of inclusive finance.

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