There has never been a more crucial time to continue convening as a global community and sharing insights into women’s economic empowerment. That is why Women’s World Banking has launched the virtual Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership series.
This new series gives you a continuous deep dive into Women’s World Banking’s research, expertise and upcoming projects while providing a platform for you to engage on these urgent topics.
What to expect:
Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership Series is an ongoing virtual event series. Each event is led by Women’s World Banking experts, and will be focused on topics such as digital financial services, gender lens investing, fintech, and more.
Who will be there:
Industry experts and thought leaders from financial service providers, fintechs, NGOs, donors, investors, research firms, and more.
Upcoming:
Our next event in the series, The Billion Dollar Opportunity: Unlocking the Social and Financial Return Potential of Gender Lens Investing, will be held July 22nd.
Stay tuned for details!
How to Attend:
Stay tuned for Zoom details on our next event!
Questions? Email events@womensworldbanking.org
Previous Event:
Leveraging Digital Platforms for Women’s Financial Inclusion
Women’s World Banking invites you to a conversation on the potential for digital platforms and payments to serve as an opportunity to increase financial inclusion. Join us as we discuss the ways in which digital literacy, e-commerce, social commerce, and digital marketing might serve as on-ramps to financial inclusion for women-owned and women-led MSMEs. With an eye to this market opportunity, attendees will see new ways for women to actively participate in the digital future of finance.
TUESDAY, JUNE 15TH
11:30AM – 1:00PM EDT
11:30AM – 11:35AM EDT
Opening of event and welcoming remarks
SPEAKER
Harsha Rodrigues, Chief Strategy Officer, Women’s World Banking
11:35AM – 11:50AM EDT
Framing of report findings and global work
PRESENTER
Sonja Kelly, Director of Research & Advocacy, Women’s World Banking
11:50AM – 12:40PM EDT
Facilitated Panel Discussion
PANELISTS
Julie Hogan, Vice President, Global Banking Solutions, Diebold Nixdorf
Jonathan Donner, Senior Director, Research, Caribou Digital
Yasmin Bin-Humam, Financial Sector Specialist, CGAP
Yana Dumaresq Sobral Alves, Regional Director for Public Policy, Latin America, Facebook Financial
MODERATOR
Sonja Kelly, Director of Research & Advocacy, Women’s World Banking
12:40PM – 12:55PM EDT
Q&A
12:55PM – 1:00PM EDT
Closing Remarks
SPEAKER
Eleni Kyrou, Head of EIB Representation to Ethiopia and the African Union, European Investment Bank
Agenda subject to change.
Questions? Email events@womensworldbanking.org
Watch our previous Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership Series events, along with curated presentations from the Making Finance Work for Women 2020 Summit.
2021
Empowering Women on a Journey Towards Digital Financial CapabilityApril 2021
Eva Johansson (SIDA)
Leveraging Digital Platforms for Women’s Financial InclusionJune 2021
Yasmin Bin-Humam (CGAP)
Jonathan Donner (Caribou Digital)
Yana Dumaresq Sobral Alves (Facebook Financial)
Julie Hogan (Diebold Nixdorf)
Sonja Kelly (Women’s World Banking)
Eleni Kyrou (European Investment Bank)
2020
The Making Finance Work for Women Thought Leadership Series showcases over 40 years of experience in the financial inclusion sector and aim to drive actions that accelerate opportunities for low-income women around the world. Partnering with our event series can help you reach your audience and increase your presence in the financial inclusion space.
Sponsorship Benefits
Brand recognition and logo on all advertising materials and website
Social media coverage reaching Women’s World Banking’s 81K+ audience
Priority registration for employees and clients
Interview or blog entry about gender or financial inclusion-related issue close to company’s agenda
Featured video on Women’s World Banking’s YouTube channel and website
Speaking role during series event
Brown bag at company office with presentation from Women’s World Banking leadership team member
350
Attendees
74
Speakers
50
Network Members
60
Countries Represented
Past Sponsors Include
Reach out to Anna Tyor at at@womensworldbanking.org today to secure your spot.
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