The 2024 Amartha Asia Grassroots Forum is organized to harness the transformative power of grassroots empowerment initiatives. Recognizing the pivotal role of inclusive efforts in addressing microfinance access for women-led MSMEs. The event serves as a global platform for collaboration and shared learnings. By amplifying diverse voices, fostering cross-cultural exchanges, and inspiring innovative solutions, the conference aims to champion grassroots empowerment as a force for positive international change. It brings together individuals, organizations, and policymakers to collectively pave the way for a more empowered and resilient global community.
About
The 2024 Asia Grassroots Forum, hosted by Amartha on its 14th anniversary.
Join us for an impactful gathering, where entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and innovators converge to confront the emerging market’s most pressing challenges head-on: From the hurdles faced by women-led MSMEs in accessing formal funding to the complexities of financial digitalization, we delve deep into pressing issues.
At the core of this transformative Forum lies a vibrant exchange of ideas and expertise, where cross-sector leaders collectively address critical topics. From shaping more resilient economies to pioneering gender-lens financing, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of finance.
Through the synergy of collaboration, dialogue, and the spotlight on emerging changemakers, we ignite genuine solutions that drive inclusive growth and empower grassroots communities across Southeast Asia. Our agenda is thoroughly curated with sessions to inspire innovation, foster collaboration, and drive tangible change.
Together, let's pave the way for inclusive growth and empowerment across Southeast Asia.
Dialogue
Engage in dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise to catalyze solutions and tackle challenges
Connections
Connect with like-minded cross-sectors leaders and explore potential partnerships that can drive collective impact
Innovation Showcase
Gain insights into impactful initiatives and their tangible effects on the ground
Field Insights
Immerse yourself in field experiences that offer firsthand insights into local communities and initiatives
About Amartha
Amartha is one of the leading microfinance platforms on a mission to drive shared prosperity by building digital financial infrastructure for the grassroots economy. Founded in 2010, Amartha started as a Grameen microfinance institution that empowers women-led SMEs with access to working capital
Now, Amartha is evolving as a technology company that is building a microfinance ecosystem to connect grassroots communities with the rapidly growing digital economy through lending, funding, and payment services. Amartha advances the base of the pyramid economy by enhancing the competitiveness of micro and small entrepreneurs. In doing so, we empower more female MSMEs, create jobs, and foster more inclusive economic growth.
Speaker & Moderator*
Putri Tanjung
CEO of Creative Experience Office at CXO Media
Andi Taufan Garuda Putra
Founder & CEO Amartha
Sri Mulyani
Minister of Finance of Republic Indonesia
Riccardo Puliti
Vice President of Asia & The Pacific of IFC
Mahendra Siregar
Chief Commissioner at OJK
Julie Fauzie
Chief Funding Officer Amartha
Teten Masduki
Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises of the Republic Indonesia
Michael Schlein
President & CEO of Accion
Busrul Iman
President Director Bank Jatim
Aria Widyanto
Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer Amartha
Mary Ellen Iskenderian
President & CEO of Women's World Banking
Qamar Saleem
IFC SMEFF CEO
Bintang Puspayoga
Minister of Women's Empowerment & Child Protection of the Republic Indonesia
Prof. Sarah Cardey
Associate Professor of the University of Reading
Gibran Huzaifah
Founder & CEO of eFishery
Denica Riadini Flesch
SukkhaCitta Founder & CEO
M.B. Junerosano
Founder & CEO Waste4Change
Getting to the Venue
Kebon Sirih Street, Number 17-19
Central Jakarta, 10270
The Amartha Asia Grassroots Forum 2024 will be held at the Park Hyatt Jakarta, the only luxurious modern 6-star hotel in Jakarta, located in the heart of the city. Just minutes away from Indonesia's National Monument (Monas) and Jakarta City Hall, where everyone can enjoy stunning city views, ensuring our forum is a truly memorable experience.
Nestled within the soaring heights of Park Hyatt Jakarta, the Royal Glass House exudes elegance and grandeur, offering an unparalleled setting for a remarkable forum.
For an experience beyond compare, ascend to The Observatory on the 36th floor, the crowning glory of the Royal Glass House. Here, surrounded by sweeping panoramic vistas that encompass the iconic Monumen Nasional (Monas) or National Monument and the sprawling Jakarta skyline, you're invited to immerse yourself in moments of sheer inspiration.
