Forum Program
CBFF-SME 2026 Program
August 9–11, 2026 · Kigali Serena Hotel, Rwanda
Three days of high-level policy dialogue, expert panels, deal-making sessions, and networking — designed to drive real outcomes for SME financing across Africa.
August 9, 2026
Opening & Policy Dialogue
08:00 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:00 – 10:30
Official Opening Ceremony
PlenaryKeynote addresses from government representatives, institutional partners, and the CBFF-SME consortium leadership.
10:30 – 11:00
Networking Break
Break11:00 – 12:30
Policy Dialogue: Creating a Trusted Financial Environment for SMEs
PanelHigh-level discussion on regulatory frameworks, financial stability, and the role of central banks in enabling SME financing.
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch
Break14:00 – 15:30
Panel: Unlocking Capital for African SMEs
PanelDevelopment finance institutions, commercial banks, and guarantee funds discuss risk mitigation strategies and blended finance instruments.
15:30 – 16:00
Coffee Break
Break16:00 – 17:30
Panel: Trade Finance & Cross-Border Market Access
PanelExploring how SMEs can access regional and international markets through trade finance, logistics, and digital platforms.
18:00 – 20:00