Chicago Microfinance Conference

The Chicago Microfinance Conference (CMFC) is a collaborative effort among leading graduate business and policy institutions that brings together practitioners, academics and emerging industry leaders to advance the strategic debate of the future of microfinance.

Independent – The CMFC is independent and the goal of the conference is to provide a forum to discuss the key issues affecting the microfinance industry and allow for free and honest discourse of those issues.

Cutting Edge – The CMFC is not designed to introduce people to microfinance, rather the CMFC aims to advance the strategic debate and help participants uncover new approaches to microfinance

Track Record – The 7th Annual Chicago Microfinance Conference is expected to build upon our past successes and set a new standard for dialogue within the industry. In the past, participating speakers included Bob Annibale, Paul Christensen, Martin Holtmann, Tim Ogden, Vikram Akula, Michael Chu, Elizabeth Littlefield, Elizabeth Funk, Richard Weingarten, Larry Reed, Mary Houghton, and Alex Counts. These conference have attracted over 300 people each year. This year's event also includes focused panel discussion and a networking reception after the conference.

Variety of Stakeholders – The CMFC draws individuals from microfinance institutions, corporate banks, governments, NGOs, academics, graduate students and provides an opportunity to discuss the key issues facing the microfinance industry.

Midwest-based and Affordable – The CMFC is the only Midwest-based conference and is purposely kept very affordable to ensure participation from stakeholders throughout the value network.

Photos from the 2010 Chicago Microfinance Conference
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