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As a true pan-African platform, SAM allows <strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"506\">impact investors, microfinance institutions (MFIs), financial service providers, innovators, government representatives, and researchers<\/strong> to meet, exchange, collaborate, and shape the future of financial inclusion across the continent.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"611\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"634\">The 2025 Edition<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"766\">\n<li data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"670\">\n<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"670\"><strong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"648\">Dates:<\/strong> October 13\u201317, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"703\">\n<p data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"703\"><strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"686\">Location:<\/strong> Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"766\">\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"766\"><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"716\">Venue:<\/strong> Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"934\">This new edition promises to be a unique crossroads for debating, training, connecting, and innovating around the major themes of inclusive and sustainable finance.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"939\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"964\">Program Highlights<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1002\">1. Plenary Conference (2 days)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1199\">Led by African and international experts, the conference will address the key challenges and opportunities of <strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1150\">inclusive and sustainable finance<\/strong>, showcasing concrete and innovative solutions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1233\">2. Trainings and Workshops<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1447\">Around twenty sessions, led by specialists, will enable participants to strengthen their skills in various areas: risk management, SME financing, digitalization of financial services, impact investing, and more.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1471\">3. Investor Fair<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1610\">A dedicated space for <strong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1533\">investors, MFIs, SMEs, and startups<\/strong> to meet and explore new opportunities for financing and impact investment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1640\">4. Innovators\u2019 Village<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1782\">A platform highlighting innovative solutions in inclusive finance in Africa, featuring startups and disruptive projects shaping the sector.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1817\">5. 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