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The African Inclusive Finance Week SAM is the biggest financial inclusion event in Africa
Held every two years in a different African country, the event brings together policymakers, impact investors, financial institutions, associations, innovators and researchers to discuss, collaborate and map out a path towards financial inclusion and local economic development on the continent.
SAM 2027 will be held over four days in October 2027. The previous edition took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 13 to 17 October 2025.
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SAM overview
- a two-day conference on a specific inclusive finance topic with globally renowned speakers and experts
- over 30 training sessions, workshops and field visits
- an Investor Fair which brings investors, MFIs, promising SMEs and startups together to discuss investment opportunities
- an Exhibition showcasing the latest innovations in inclusive finance
- numerous networking opportunities
- two cocktail receptions with all SAM participants...
- ...and much more!
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DAY
EVENING
Day
1
01
Training Sessions
& Workshops
& Workshops
Welcome
Cocktail
Cocktail
Day
2
02
Conference
Investor Fair Exhibition Area
Day
3
03
Conference
Investor Fair Exhibition Area
Cocktail
Reception
Reception
Day
4
04
Training Sessions
& Workshops
& Workshops
Field Visits
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SAM at a glance
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Key figures of SAM 2025
+ 1100
participants during the entire week
63
countries represented, including 34 African countries
100
high-level speakers at the conference
27
impact investors at the Investor Fair
65
exhibitors at the Innovators' Village
30
training courses and workshops
27
sponsors & partners
Networking opportunities
This gathering of more than 1,100 representatives of financial institutions, investors, entrepreneurs, regulators and governments offers a unique opportunity to build fruitful partnerships with key inclusive finance professionals.
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SAM 2025 sponsors
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SAM 2025 Partners
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