MICROFINANCE USA
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Official Conference Overview — Theme: "Find Your Place"
Expanding the Scale and Scope of Domestic Microfinance Across America
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800–1K ExpectedAttendees |
2 Full Days ofProgramming |
9+ AudienceSectors |
1 NationalConversation |
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The Mission |
Microfinance USA will continue to mobilize those involved in and curious about domestic microfinance to help expand the scale and scope of financial services available to disadvantaged families across America.
The overwhelming success of the 2019 statewide "Microfinance, CA" conference demonstrated the enormous enthusiasm among players in both the private and public sectors for a dedicated national gathering to exchange ideas and resources, advance best practices, and collectively grow the domestic microfinance ecosystem.
This two-day national event will highlight on a national stage how microfinance produces jobs, increases household incomes, and creates the opportunities communities need to build stable, self-sustaining economic futures.
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💡 Why Domestic Microfinance Matters Microfinance — the provision of small loans, savings accounts, and financial services to underserved populations — has a proven international track record of lifting communities out of poverty. In the United States, domestic microfinance addresses the persistent gap in financial access that leaves millions of low-income families and micro-entrepreneurs excluded from traditional banking and credit systems. Microfinance USA exists to accelerate, connect, and scale this work at a national level. |
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The Experience |
This year's conference theme — "Find Your Place" — reflects the event's dual purpose: deepening the commitment of established practitioners, and welcoming new voices, resources, and talent into the domestic microfinance field.
Participants will leave the conference with a deepened understanding of microfinance principles and practice, a broader professional network spanning institutions and geographies, and a clearer sense of where they fit within the growing national microfinance movement — whether as investors, practitioners, policymakers, or community advocates.
What Participants Can Expect
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Interactive Panels In-depth discussions led by leading practitioners, investors, and policymakers — designed for participation, not passive listening. |
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Hands-On Workshops Practical, skills-focused sessions covering microfinance strategies unique to the United States as well as lessons from international microfinance practice. |
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Microfinance Borrower Tours On-the-ground visits to businesses and households that have benefited from microfinance, providing direct insight into the human impact of the work. |
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Networking Opportunities Structured and informal networking sessions designed to connect investors with practitioners, policymakers with entrepreneurs, and veterans with new entrants to the field. |
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National Resource Exchange A platform for organisations to share tools, models, research, and partnerships across state and regional boundaries. |
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🌟 Connecting Domestic and International Practice One of Microfinance USA's distinguishing strengths is its commitment to bridging domestic and international microfinance knowledge. Participants will encounter practical applications of global microfinance models adapted for American communities — providing both inspiration and actionable frameworks for growth. |
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The Audience |
Building on the energy and momentum of the 2019 conference, Microfinance USA will bring together 800 to 1,000 participants representing every sector of the domestic microfinance ecosystem — from frontline practitioners to federal policymakers, from seasoned investors to first-year students.
The conference is deliberately designed to be accessible to newcomers while remaining substantive enough to engage experienced professionals. Whether you are an established CDFI looking for strategic partnerships, a bank exploring CRA-aligned investment opportunities, or a student exploring career pathways in financial inclusion — there is a place for you at Microfinance USA.
Who Attends Microfinance USA
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🏦 Banks & Financial Institutions |
🏛️ State & Local Government |
💼 Individual Investors |
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🏢 CDFIs & MFIs |
🎗️ Foundations |
🚀 Social Entrepreneurs |
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🎓 Students |
📚 Microenterprise Training Organizations |
🌍 International Practitioners |
Each of these groups brings a distinct perspective and set of resources to the conference — and the programme is structured to facilitate productive exchanges across these boundaries. A policymaker who understands what practitioners need, an investor who sees the human impact of their capital, and a student who connects with a mentor — these are the outcomes Microfinance USA exists to create.
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📊 Why Attend? The Case for Microfinance USA Domestic microfinance is at an inflection point. Federal attention to financial inclusion, growing interest from impact investors, and the expansion of CDFIs and MFIs across the country have created an environment of unprecedented opportunity. Microfinance USA brings together the people and organisations best positioned to capitalise on this moment — and gives them the tools, relationships, and inspiration to do so. |
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How to Get Involved |
Microfinance USA welcomes participants, sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors from across the domestic and international microfinance communities. There are multiple ways to engage with the conference and contribute to the national conversation.
Attend
Register as a delegate to access the full two-day programme — including all panels, workshops, borrower tours, and networking sessions. Early registration is encouraged as attendance is limited to ensure quality engagement.
Speak or Present
Practitioners, researchers, investors, and policymakers with insights to share are invited to submit proposals for panel participation or workshop facilitation. The conference programme committee prioritises sessions that combine rigorous content with practical applicability.
Sponsor or Partner
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations that wish to demonstrate their commitment to domestic microfinance and financial inclusion while reaching a highly targeted audience of decision-makers and practitioners. Partnership arrangements are also available for aligned organisations and networks.
Exhibit
The conference exhibition space provides organisations with a dedicated platform to showcase programmes, products, research, and services relevant to the microfinance community.
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✉️ Contact & Registration For registration details, sponsorship information, speaker proposals, and programme enquiries, please visit microfinanceusa.org or contact the conference organising team directly. We look forward to welcoming you to the national conversation on domestic microfinance. |
"Find Your Place"
Microfinance USA — Connecting the People and Resources Building Financial Opportunity Across America
microfinanceusa.org
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