
21st National Conference
on Inclusive Growth 2026
7th & 8th October 2026 | Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi
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Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State


Dr Arvind Virmani
Honourable Member
Equivalent to the Minister of State
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About The Event
About The Event
Sa-Dhan’s 21th Annual National Conference on Inclusive Growth
November 7th–8th, 2026
Venue: Hotel “The Ashok”, New Delhi
Theme: “Building Resilient Microfinance: Promoting Inclusive and Responsible Finance”
Sa-Dhan National Conference 2026
The 20th Annual National Conference on Inclusive Growth, a flagship event of Sa-Dhan, will be held on November 13-14, 2025, at Hotel The Ashok, New Delhi. This prestigious platform brings together key stakeholders to deliberate on and advance the agenda of financial inclusion.
The theme for this year’s conference is: “Building Resilient Microfinance: Promoting Inclusive and Responsible Finance.” In 2025, Sa-Dhan completes 10 years as a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for Microfinance Institutions, recognized by the Reserve Bank of India.
This milestone will be reflected in the conference’s focused sessions on the principles of self-regulation aimed at fostering a more sustainable and responsible microfinance lending environment in the country.
As in previous years, the conference will bring together a diverse array of policymakers, regulators, practitioners, academics, and sector experts to explore pressing and emerging issues in the microfinance sector.
Key discussions will revolve around strengthening the sector’s contribution to government-led initiatives and enhancing financial resilience, particularly for underserved and vulnerable communities.
This year marks a significant milestone as Sa-Dhan celebrates 10 years as an SRO. The conference theme reflects on a decade of progress, while looking ahead to new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation in the years to come.

DAY 1 - Detailed Agenda
Registration
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Inaugural Session
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Presentation on White Paper
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Tea Break
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Plenary Session 1: Customer Centric and Responsible Lending through Fair, Transparent, Sustainable Lending Practices
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Lunch
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Breakaway Session 1: Keeping Individual Centricity in Group Lending Model : The New Norm of Microfinance?
Breakaway Session 2: The Digital Inclusion in Microfinance Journey: Preparing for the Next Phase in Microfinance
Breakaway Session 3: Building a Resilient Workforce: Enhancing Human Resource Development through Capacity Building and Employee Motivation
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Tea Break
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Sa-Dhan and Water.org Awards for Top Contributing Financial Institutions in Water & Sanitation Financing
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM
Plenary Session 2: Strengthening Household Financial Resilience: Role of Social Security Products
08:45 AM – 09:45 AM












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80+ Speakers
80 + Eminent speakers, including senior policymakers, industry leaders, regulators, and sector experts shaping the future of financial inclusion.
2 Days
Experience 2 days of high-impact sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners
12+ Sessions
12 power-packed sessions with industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners addressing emerging trends and challenges.
59+ Partners
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