What is SAM?

SAM is the biggest financial inclusion event in Africa. Held every two years in a different African country, it brings together key representatives of the sector. Formerly known as African Microfinance Week, SAM is expanding its scope and will be known as the African Inclusive Finance Week from 2025 onwards. This reflects the aim of creating a single platform for discussing the challenges of inclusive finance from all angles.

Investors, microfinance institutions (MFIs), researchers, banks, networks, innovators and government representatives will come together to discuss, collaborate and map out a path towards financial inclusion on the continent. With the strengthening of synergies and the promotion of best practices as its main goals, SAM provides a unique opportunity for reflection and action to accelerate the development of inclusive finance in Africa.

 

 

SAM AT A GLANCE

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Different events during the five days of SAM

  • a two-day conference on a specific inclusive finance topic with globally renowned speakers and experts
  • over 20 training sessions and workshops
  • 1 day and a half Investor Fair which brings investors, MFIs, promising SMEs and startups together to discuss investment opportunities
  • 1 day and a half Innovators' Village showcasing the latest innovations in inclusive finance
  • networking opportunities
  • a gala dinner with all SAM participants...
  • ...and much more!
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Download the SAM 2025 brochure and learn more about the SAM structure!

 

SAM 2025 brochure

 

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