The Global SME Finance Forum 2017 was held November 1-3 in Berlin, Germany. This annual flagship event organized by the SME Finance Forum presented unique perspectives of industry thought leaders, rich experiences of the successful practitioners, and impactful financial innovations in "Digitization of SME Finance". Attendees enjoyed 12 study visits to high-performing institutions, a B2B marketplace featuring 16 companies, eight fintech expos, panel discussions, working groups, and well-designed networking sessions that enabled its more than 500 participants to get the most out of their participation to the conference.
Additional highlights include:
- 280 institutions
- 82 countries
- 70 speakers
- 100 marketplace participants
The event also featured the BBVA Open Talent Competition Award Ceremony and recognized 10 members for their work in strengthening the global network.
See a recap of the event in the video below.