The Annual Summit is the Alliance’s flagship event and one of the world’s premier knowledge exchanges that focuses on how institutions can champion the Female Economy.

At the Summit, participants gain insights directly from practitioners and subject matter experts, exchange best practices, and discuss the latest innovations and strategies that have a real impact on women and the companies serving them. 

The Summit is attended by commercial banks, fintechs, insurance companies, payment companies, VCs, angels and enterpreneurs, as well as thought leaders, policymakers, and development finance specialists.

The 2024 Summit will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, hosted by the National Bank of Rwanda and Access to Finance Rwanda. The event will be packed with new know-how, engaging sessions, and structured networking opportunities. Content will focus on areas that drive value for our members and their stakeholders, showcasing the latest strategies to develop and win the female economy including:

1. WE Finance Code Rwanda: Launching the Code in Rwanda alongside anchors like the Central Bank, government ministries, and CEOs of financial service providers.
2. Key Policy Levers for Women’s Financial Inclusion (WFI): Targeting specific segments:
   • Unbanked: Lower KYC requirements, accessible channels, affordable services.
   • Very Small Enterprises:Tailored financial and non-financial services.
   • Small and Medium Enterprises:Addressing growth barriers.
   • High-Growth Entrepreneurs:Accessing angel and venture capital.
3. Building Female-Friendly Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Enhancing access to incubators, accelerators, networks, and markets.
4. FSP Business Models Scaling Access for Women: Showcasing fintech and neobank use cases.
5. Gender Data Driving Women’s Financial Inclusion: Practical applications for practitioners and policymakers.
6. Gender Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Promoting women’s representation in financial services.
7. Addressing Social Norms Around Gender Roles: Highlighting transformative models that shift societal norms.

May 27: Pre-Summit Masterclass with Alliance Experts on Winning Women’s Markets.

Join Us in Kigali to gain actionable insights and make meaningful connections.

Mark Your Calendars and stay tuned for more details as they become available!