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EFSE 20-Year Anniversary Conference
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20-Year Anniversary Conference
Mostar | 15-16 September 2026
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About the Conference
The EFSE 20‑Year Anniversary Conference brings together regional financial institutions, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and development partners to reflect on two decades of financing micro, small, and medium‑sized enterprises across Southeast Europe and the EU Neighbourhood. Taking place in Mostar on 15–16 September 2026, the conference marks EFSE’s 20‑year track record as a long‑term impact investment fund working closely with local partners on fostering inclusive growth and enhancing long‑term competitiveness and sustainability The conference will provide a space for open exchange between those who provide capital and those who use it in practice, banks, entrepreneurs, investors, and public stakeholders, at a time of economic uncertainty and geopolitical pressure. Key topics include:
- responding to ongoing economic volatility and external shocks
- mobilizing capital at scale to support MSME development,
- financing food security and sustainable agriculture
- strengthening women’s participation in entrepreneurship and finance
The conference combines keynote reflections, panel discussions, and focused thematic sessions, allowing for exchange across regional, investor, and policy perspectives. Hosted in Mostar, a city shaped by resilience, the conference offers a setting to reflect on experience gained and to discuss priorities for EFSE’s next phase, continued regional development, and European integration.
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Agenda & Speakers
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Practical answers before you start the registration process.
Please note that pre-reservations have been arranged at the hotels listed below for conference participants.
By clicking on the hotel name, you will be redirected to contact the hotel directly, where you can arrange your stay dates, pricing, and payment method.
Kindly ensure that you mention the EFSE code in your initial communication, as it confirms your status as a conference guest and allows the hotel to allocate your reservation under the agreed terms.
Please be aware that room availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis until capacities are fully booked.
The conference takes place at Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you require airport transfer or travel assistance, please indicate this during the registration process. The conference organizer can follow up with confirmed participants.
If you require a visa to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, please contact the relevant authorities in your country for further guidance. For any additional information or assistance, feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected].
Once your registration is submitted and confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email and invitation details at the email address used during registration
Please also check your spam folder and keep the email available for check-in at the event.
For additional questions, contact the EFSE Conference Team at [email protected].
