MICROCAPITAL EVENT: Hanson Wade Hosts Microfinancial Services World: Innovation In Microfinance Conference in Washington D.C., October 25 to 28

Event Name: Microfinancial Services World: Innovation In Microfinance

Event Date: October 25 – October 28, 2010

Event Location: Crowne Plaza Hamilton, Washington D.C.

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Cost: For-profit organizations – Conference only USD 2149, workshop(s) USD 599.

Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) – Conference only USD 1849, workshop(s) USD 499.

Not For Profit/Investors – Conference only USD 1549, workshop(s) USD 399.

Discounts available for groups of three or more. For more information, see: http://www.hansonwade.com/events/mfsworld-washington/fees.shtml

Summary of Event: Innovation In Microfinance will focus on new product innovation, emerging markets that are ready for investment, product distribution channels and new investors entering the microfinance market.

Background on Organizer: Hanson Wade is a business conference organizer based in London that hosts conferences around the world.

Event Themes and Discussion Topics:

  • New product development including: micropensions, mortgages, microinsurance and savings
  • The next generation of investors
  • Product innovation such as software-as-a-service (SaaS) products
  • Impact investing and the effects of expanding product portfolios
  • Information technology (IT) advancements in areas such as mobile technology
  • Emerging regulations and new legislation

About the Presenters:

Event Chairman – David Satterthwaite, Senior Global Microinsurance Officer, Oxfam America, Founder of MicroCapital

Marten Leijon, Executive Director, The Microfinance Information eXchange (MIX), Asad Mahmood, Managing Director Global Social Investment Funds & Community Development Finance Group, Deutsche Bank, Camilla Seth, Director of Program and Operations, Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), Gabriel Solorzano, CEO, Mix Capital, Xavier Reille, Microfinance Manager, CGAP (Consultative Group to Assist the Poor)

For a complete list of presenters you may visit: http://www.hansonwade.com/events/mfsworld-washington/download-brochure.shtml

Event Website: http://www.hansonwade.com/events/mfsworld-washington/index.shtml

Online Registration Address: http://www.hansonwade.com/events/mfsworld-washington/register-now.shtml

For additional information you may contact: Liz McAleer UK Tel: +44 (0) 203 141 8700
US Tel: +1 212 537 5898, Email: info@hansonwade.com

Submit your event at: http://microfinanceassociation.ning.com/events

By Matthew Fox, Research Assistant

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