The 2026 Annual Meetings bring global leaders together in Bangkok, October 12–18, to discuss jobs, investment, growth, and practical solutions for development.
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Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are the primary engine of job creation and economic activity in developing economies. They account for 9 in 10 businesses, and three-quarters of workers.
Over the next 10–15 years, around 1.2 billion people will reach working age in developing countries. Enabling the full potential of MSMEs will be essential to creating the jobs and economic opportunities needed for this growing workforce.
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will join policymakers, regulators, and financial experts to discuss how digital and data-based solutions are potential gamechangers for MSMEs to become more visible, connected, enabled, and funded at scale.
Where can I find the program?
The program will be posted on this page closer to the event date.
Do I need to register?
No. All sessions on this page are public and can be watched without registering.
What if I miss a session?
Recordings will be available on this page after each session ends. If you sign up for email reminders, you’ll also receive a follow-up with links to the replay and newly added resources.
Will transcripts be available?
A full transcript of each session will be posted on this page within 48 hours after it ends.
Speakers
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Ajay Banga
President, World Bank Group
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John W.H. Denton
Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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David Arana
CEO of Konfio
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Chris Wehbe
CEO of Lendable
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V. Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India
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Kattiya Indaravijaya
Chief Executive Officer of Kasikornbank (KBank)
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Gökçe Duman
Co-founder, Ingosa
Moderator
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Rajini Vaidyanathan
Chief Presenter, BBC World Service
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Learning Resources
NEWS & STORIES
- Story | Beyond Aid: How Small Businesses Are Rebuilding Northern Mozambique
- Podcast | Unlocking Growth How Konfio is Transforming SME Financing in Mexico
- Replay | Boosting Small and Medium Size Business Finance for Growth and Job Creation
- Press Release | World Bank Group Launches Initiative to Help Local Financial Institutions Expand Digital Payments in Emerging Markets
- Press Release | MIGA, HSBC Partner with Bank Mandiri to Improve Financial Inclusion for MSMEs and Create Jobs in Indonesia
TOPICS
- Special Initiative | IFC Startup Catalyst
- Focus Area | Investing in SMEs in Frontier Markets
- Focus Area | MSME Day
- Topic | MSME Finance
- Topic | Financial Services Sector
- Topic | MSME Banking in the Digital Era
- Website | Creating Jobs for a Better Future
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- World Bank website
- IMF website
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