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

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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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Background

Conference Overview

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

59 valued partners supporting and strengthening the Conference.

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Who can attend the conference?

The conference is open to microfinance institutions, NGOs, financial service providers, policymakers, academics, students, and professionals engaged in financial inclusion and development finance.

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