Why We Matter
The social and economic impact of responsible non-bank lending in the Western Balkans.
LENDING
REIMAGINED
Challenges · Opportunities · Solutions
24–26 September 2026
Skopje, North Macedonia
200+
Senior Delegates
12
Sessions · panels · fireside · workshop · pitch
3rd
Edition · Sarajevo · Dubrovnik · Skopje
KEY THEMES
Digital Lending
Technology, data and innovation reshaping client experiences — what actually works in our markets.
Credit Mobility
Cross-border solutions, data portability and the migrant worker challenge enabling financial inclusion.
Funding & Capital
Where capital comes from — DFIs, institutional investors, securitization, forward flow and beyond.
Regulation & EU
Navigating CCD II, the AI Act, APR caps and the regulatory wave coming in 2027.
Collections & Trust
Building trust and effective collections in a digital world — earning the license to operate.
AGENDA PREVIEW
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Badge collection, coffee, and Innovation Expo preview.
Opening Ceremony
- TBA
PANEL 1 — Why We Matter: The Role of Non-Bank Lending in the Western Balkans
A manifesto panel: making the case for why non-bank lenders are essential to the regional economy.
Coffee Break & Innovation Expo
Live demos from fintech companies and technology partners.
Latest news
From the conference desk
formatagenda
What's New in 2026 — A Sharper, More Practical MicroBalkans
We're moving away from aspirational global fintech topics and grounding every session in Western Balkans market reality. Here's what to expect from the new format.
MicroBalkans Organizing Committee
announcement
MicroBalkans 26 Announced — Lending Reimagined Comes to Skopje
After Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, the third edition of MicroBalkans heads to Skopje, North Macedonia from 24–26 September 2026 under the theme Lending Reimagined.
MicroBalkans Organizing Committee
Co-organized with the Western Balkans Alliance