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  • Day 0

    Sunday, May 05, 2024

  • • Welcome address by Md. Abdul Awal, Chairperson - SAMN

    • Introduction and Objectives of the Training Program by Syed Mohsin Ahmed, CEO - SAMN & PMN

    • Inaugural Address by the Chief Guest Ms. Ananya Birla, Promoter - Svatantra Microfinance - scion of Birla family

    (followed by Q & A)

    Welcome / Inaugural Dinner


  • Day 1

    Monday, May 06, 2024

  • Power Talk 1: Sustainable Microfinance: Navigating Climate Challenges

    Speaker: Mr. Manoj Nambiar, MD & CEO – Arohan Finance

  • Track 1: Workshop Session I - Data-Driven Decision Making in Microfinance
    Trainer: Mr. Blaine Stephens, Independent Advisor Inclusive Finance & Fintech

    Track 2: Workshop Session I - Design Thinking for Inclusive Financial Products
    Trainer: Ms. Petronella Chigara-Dhitima - Managing Director - Mustard Seed Advisory

  • Moderator: Professor Dr. Atiur Rahman, former Governor - Bangladesh Bank

    Speakers: Mr. Vineet Chattree, Managing Director - Svatantra Microfin Private Ltd.
    Ms. Roshaneh Zafar, Managing Director – Kashf Foundation*
    Mr. Mifta Naim Huda, CEO - Centre for Development Innovation and Practices (CDIP)

  • Day 2

    Tuesday, May 07, 2024

  • Keynote Address by Guest of Honor Professor Dr. Atiur Rahman, former Governor – Bangladesh Bank

  • Speaker: Syed Nadeem Hussain, Coach - Planet-N

  • Track 1: Workshop Session II - Optimizing Performance in Challenging Environments: Strategies for Thriving Amidst Challenging Times
    Trainer: Ms. Momina Aijazuddin, Regional Financial sector Industry Head - MCT International Finance Corporation*

    Track 2: Workshop Session II - Microinsurance and Risk Management
    Trainer: Mr. Michael J. McCord, Managing Director - MicroInsurance Centre at MILLIMAN

  • Day 3

    Wednesday, May 08, 2024

  • Speaker: Mr. Steve Rasmussen, Financial & Development Sector Expert

  • Track 1: Workshop Session III - Risk Management Strategies for Microfinance Institutions
    Trainer: Mr. Swetan Sagar, Head Advocacy and Development - Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN)

    Track 2: Workshop Session III - Responsible Finance: Microfinance as Tripple Bottomline
    Trainer: Mr. Nitin Madan, Director, Responsible Inclusive Finance Facility for Southeast Asia (RIFF-SEA) - SPTF

  • Moderator: Mr. Yasir Ashfaq, CEO – Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company (PMIC)

    Panelists:
    Mr. Md. Fashiullah, Executive Vice Chairman (EVC), Microcredit Regulatory Authority (MRA), Bangladesh
    Dr. Alok Misra, CEO - Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN)
    Mr. Amir Khan, President & CEO – HBL Microfinance Bank
    Mr. G. K. Gamage, LMFPA Director & CEO - Lak Jaya Microfinance Ltd.

  • Day 4

    Thursday, May 09, 2024

  • Moderator: Mr. Steve Rasmussen, Financial & Development Sector Expert

    Panelists:
    Mr. Arinjoy Dhar, Senior Director, BRAC Microfinance
    Mr. Vivek Tiwari, MD and CEO - Satya Microcapital
    Mr. Ganesh Bist, CEO - Centre for Microfinance (CMF) Nepal
    Dr. Bajwa, CEO - National Rural Support Program (NRSP)
    Mr. Murshed Alam Sarker, Executive Director - People's Oriented Program Implementation (POPI)
    Mr. Priyantha Dematagoda, LMFPA President & General Manager/CEO - Sewa Community Credit Ltd.