Event : MSME Finance CEO Forum®️ 2025
Date : August 29, 2025
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Unlocking MSME Finance for
Nigeria's $1Trillion Economic Growth Opportunity
VENUE: Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki Epe Expressway, Victoria Island Lagos
DATE: August 29th | 2025
The Business Case
Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1trillion economy is bold and only possible if the MSME Sector is fully empowered to grow, formalize and scale. With over 39 million MSMEs contributing nearly half of Nigeria’s GDP, their growth and sustainability are critical to inclusive development, job creation, and value chain enhancement.
However, systemic barriers—ranging from limited access to capital to weak credit infrastructure—continue to stifle their full potential.
To meet Nigeria’s bold ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy, urgent, high-level collaboration is required to strengthen the MSME financing ecosystem.
Forum Objectives
Mobilize capital for MSMEs through financial innovation and public-private leadership.
Align MSME financing strategies with national priorities such as the NDP 2021–2025.
Recognize and celebrate excellence in MSME finance through the Impact Awards.
Identify and address financing gaps for informal and underserved segments.
Foster enduring partnerships among regulators, private sector leaders, and MSME enablers.
Key features
CEO Roundtables & Fireside Chats
Engage in candid, high-level conversations with visionary CEOs and industry leaders. These exclusive sessions offer insights, real-world strategies, and personal stories that inspire growth, leadership, and innovation.
Launch of the MSME Finance Impact Report 2025
Unveiling key insights and data on the state of MSME financing, this report highlights progress, challenges, and the impact of financial interventions on small and medium enterprises in 2025.
Closed-Door Policy Dialogue Sessions
Private, invitation-only sessions bringing together key policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders to discuss critical issues, shape policies, and drive actionable outcomes in a confidential setting.
MSME Finance CEO Awards Gala- Recorgnizing and Celebrating Industry Trailblazers
Recognizing and celebrating visionary leaders driving innovation and impact in MSME finance. This prestigious gala honors CEOs who are shaping the future of inclusive finance and empowering small businesses across the globe.
Strategic Objective
To convene top executives, policymakers, investors, and thought leaders in the MSME financing space to address opportunities, challenges, and innovations in funding MSMEs.
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EVENT GOALS
Promote dialogue on innovative financing solutions for MSMEs.
Connect CEOs, investors, and policymakers for collaboration and investment opportunities.
Highlight best practices and success stories in MSME financing.
Facilitate networking that drives tangible outcomes for MSMEs and their ecosystems.)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
CEOs and senior executives from financial institutions (banks, MFIs, fintechs).
Development finance institutions and multilateral agencies.
MSME business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Investors (venture capitalists, private equity firms, impact investors).
Government and regulatory authorities.
Tech providers offering financial solutions.
KEY COMPONENTS
High-Level Panels
The Future of MSME Finance: Trends and Innovations
Leveraging Fintech for MSME Inclusion
Policy Frameworks that Accelerate MSME Financing
Fireside Chats
Focus on leadership perspectives from CEOs of major financial institutions.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Practical tools for MSME financing, risk assessment, and financial literacy.
Innovation Showcase
Spotlight fintech startups and innovative solutions supporting MSME financing.
CEO Roundtable Discussions
Closed-door strategic dialogue among top leaders.
Recognition Awards
Honor and celebrate exceptional achievements in MSME financing advocacy and Growth.
Sponsors
Industry Partners
