Senior expert in capacity building and technical assistance for financial institutions, as well as in policy advisory for the social economy. Maria has contributed to the design of innovative financial instruments, regulatory frameworks, and investment strategies across multiple countries.

Founder and former CEO of Qredits, one of Europe’s leading microfinance institutions, operating in the Netherlands. Elwin has been Chairman of the European Microfinance Network (EMN) and has received high recognition from the Dutch State for his contributions to the development of the local microfinance sector.

Founder and former CEO of PerMicro, Italy’s first and leading microfinance institution, which has disbursed over €300 million in loans to more than 35’000 clients. Andrea is a former member of the Board of the European Microfinance Network (EMN) and of the Italian Microfinance Network (RITMI).

Experienced entrepreneur, consultant, and investment professional. Fabio founded and led a microfinance impact fund and several social ventures across multiple countries, developing innovative financing instruments and social and environmental impact measurement tools tailored to SMEs.

Experienced entrepreneur, consultant, international program director, researcher and policymaker, specialized in inclusive entrepreneurship and MSME financing. Klaas is Emeritus Professor in Financial Inclusion and New Entrepreneurship at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and former Chairman of the European Microfinance Network (EMN).

Senior microfinance expert with longstanding experience in leading and coordinating technical assistance activities, structuring investment funds, and conducting evaluations and research projects for the microfinance sector globally. He has worked with a wide range of international organizations and multilateral institutions.

Senior expert in the design and management of international technical assistance programs, with a strong focus on microfinance and youth entrepreneurship. Katia brings deep expertise in developing theories of change and impact assessment methodologies within the field of financial inclusion

Experienced risk manager, former CEO of Monte Credit, a leading microfinance institution in Montenegro, and former Board Member of the European Microfinance Network (EMN). Svetlana currently manages a microfinance portfolio exceeding €500 million across four continents at VisionFund International.