WELCOME MESSAGE

We are delighted to announce MFC Silver Jubilee – the 25th MFC Annual Conference: Thriving Together and invite you to join us on the 24–25 May 2023 in Budva, Montenegro.

Whilst any milestone anniversary offers a chance to reflect on the achievements of the MFC and our members, we want to do more than simply celebrate our success. We want to examine how the experiences we have had and the lessons we have learnt will equip us to meet the challenges of the next 25 years. On the horizon, we see significant opportunities and significant risks: climate change, technological challenges, uncertain future of work, political conflict, and global insecurity. We must meet these trials with bold decisions, innovation and agility. Our Jubilee event will encourage us to envision our role in mitigating these challenges and creating sustainable ways of doing business and living. We will examine how our changing relationship with the concept of work will affect the microenterprise sector and how we can balance the immediate needs of small business with the need to future-proof them. The conference program will also address the role of social investment and patient capital in helping companies and communities to thrive.

The 25th anniversary event agenda will enable lively discussions and debates—as well as provide ample time and space to celebrate our past and form new partnerships that will be beneficial for your future work. Join your peers at this memorable event, set against the backdrop of the wonderful cultural and sight-seeing opportunities that Budva has to offer.