Luxembourg’s inclusive finance ecosystem comes together as Platinum Sponsor of IF25, showcasing collaborative innovation across gender finance, insurance, climate action, and sustainable investment
The Inclusive Finance Network Luxembourg (InFiNe) is proud to participate as Platinum Sponsor of Inclusive Finance 2025 (IF25), taking place November 12-14, 2025 at neimënster in Luxembourg. This year, InFiNe brings together seven members in a collaborative booth presence that exemplifies the power of cross-sector partnership in advancing financial inclusion worldwide.
Beyond the shared booth, InFiNe is introducing an innovative Speed Networking format to help participants make meaningful connections efficiently, and co-organizing the prestigious European Microfinance Award Ceremony on November 13 at the European Investment Bank, celebrating two decades of recognizing excellence and innovation in financial inclusion.
InFiNe’s sponsorship unites a diverse consortium of co-sponsors representing the breadth of Luxembourg’s inclusive finance expertise: Global Gender-Smart Fund (GGSF), Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation, Microinsurance Network (MiN), ADA, Accelerating Impact, Innpact, Cerise+SPTF.
“This collaboration reflects InFiNe’s core mission: bringing together public, private, and civil society stakeholders to leverage Luxembourg’s expertise for global financial inclusion,”
says Anne Bastin, Executive Director of InFiNe.
The world’s largest gender-lens investment vehicle domiciled in Luxembourg, GGSF is facilitating conversations on gender finance and women’s economic empowerment throughout IF25.
GGSF highlights:
“The GGSF is very proud to be co-sponsoring this year’s Inclusive Finance 25 with InFiNe. We’re looking forward to welcoming inclusive finance actors in Luxembourg to share insights and explore potential partnerships around gender finance and gender equity, with the aim to support women’s economic empowerment and improve livelihoods.”
The Foundation brings critical research and technical expertise, addressing funding challenges and climate resilience in agricultural finance.
Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation highlights:
“The Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation strongly believes in the power of networking and needs to remain updated on what is happening in the sector in terms of challenges and innovations. IF25, like previous years, is the place to be for it!”
said Philippe Guichandut, General Secretary.
With inclusive insurance taking center stage at IF25, MiN’s presence spans 14 sessions across the three days, featuring 12 member organizations.
MiN highlights:
“IF25 offers a unique platform to convene leaders in the inclusive finance ecosystem. But this year is special for the Microinsurance Network, as the main focus of the conference is on inclusive insurance, allowing us to deepen our understanding of emerging innovations and forge partnerships that help close the protection gap in underserved communities.”
explained Matthew Genazzini, Executive Director.
ADA sees IF25 as a critical platform for knowledge exchange and building European synergies for sustainable financial inclusion in the Global South.
ADA highlights:
“IF25 is a key moment for ADA: a valuable opportunity to showcase the lessons from our programs and track developments in financial inclusion in the Global South. By bringing together ecosystem actors, IF25 also paves the way for new European synergies to co-create sustainable responses to today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.”
declared Bénédicte Godefroid, Director of Programmes.
Supporting first and second-time impact fund managers through ICFA and ISFA acceleration programmes, with application windows currently open.
“We’re excited to join the discussion on inclusive finance with a climate-lens, especially with regards to how to adopt climate considerations holistically in a way that both engages and meaningfully meets the needs of the ultimate beneficiaries of financial inclusion mechanisms from microfinance to insurance.”
– Stephan Peters, CEO
“As the only third-party AIFM in Luxembourg exclusively dedicated to impact investment funds, Innpact is proud to continue its long-standing support of the European Microfinance Week by joining IF25. We look forward to connecting with global leaders to strengthen partnerships, share practical fund structuring solutions, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable financial system.”
The global network for social performance management in financial inclusion participates across multiple sessions throughout IF25, contributing expertise on impact measurement, client protection, and responsible finance practices.
InFiNe introduces an innovative networking format at IF25: structured sessions where participants meet seven professionals in 60 minutes through rotating one-on-one exchanges. Each session encourages the participants to then make the most out of the official networking periods to continue the most promising conversations over lunch or cocktails.
The European Microfinance Award Ceremony takes place on Thursday, November 13 at the European Investment Bank. Since 2005, the Award has recognized outstanding innovation in financial inclusion, co-organized by InFiNe, e-MFP, and the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.
Award Ceremony: Thursday, November 13 | 16:45-18:45 at the EIB
The InFiNe booth in the Plaza exhibition area serves as a central meeting point throughout IF25. Representatives from all seven co-sponsor organizations will be present to discuss their work, explore partnerships, and connect with participants.
InFiNe is the Luxembourg platform that brings together public, private and civil society actors involved in inclusive finance. The value of InFiNe lies in the wide range of expertise characterised by the diversity of its members.
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