Microfinance USA Conference
May 23-24, 2011
Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City
*A limited quantity of tickets are still available for this event. Visit www.microfinanceusaconference.org to register today!*
As we prepare for the Microfinance USA Conference 2011 later this month, we want to tell you more about what to expect from this much-anticipated event! Kiva is co-presenting this year's conference with Opportunity Fund and AccionUSA to explore and expand the latest conversation on microfinance in the US.
For a full agenda and speaker bios, visit this page.
May 23, Day 1
9:30 (Monday) - Opening Session
Hop on a bus and visit microfinance borrowers at their places of business throughout the New York City Area. Hear from entrepreneurs directly. Visit cafes, beauty salons, clothing stores, and more! Boxed lunch will be provided.
Daryl Collins, Bankable Frontiers
Jonathan Morduch, NYU Wagner School, New York University
Rachel Schneider, CFSI
Eleni Constantine, Pew Charitable Trusts
Rachel Schneider, Center for Financial Services Innovation
Justine Zinkin, Credit Where Credit Is Due
Simonida Cvejic, Bay Area Medical Academy
Susan Davis, BRAC USA
Jessica Jackley, ProFounder
Natalia Oberti Noguera, Pipeline Fund
5:30 - Cocktail Reception
Join us at 230 Fifth, one of NYC's premiere rooftop bars, for spectacular views and tasty bites from ACCION's microfinance entrepreneurs. Cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres will be served with the backdrop of the city immediately following the first day of the conference.
May 24th - Day Two
9:30 (Tuesday) - Balancing Act: Mission, Profit & Impact
Carlos Danel, Compartamos
Errol Damelin, Wonga
Adam Davidson, Planet Money, NPR
Ananya Roy, University of California, Berkeley
Felix Salmon, Reuters
Eric Weaver, Opportunity Fund
6:00: Microfinance Meetup
Almond Restaurant
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