Dr Alok Misra addressed a session on "MFI Opportunity and Learnings from the Current Cycle" at the Elara Financials Conference 5.0, organised by Elara Capital, which explored the future trajectory of the microfinance sector, on 18 June 2026 in Maharashtra. 
Dr Alok Misra, CEO & Director, MFIN addressed West Bengal State Level Annual Lenders' Meet, organized by Association of Microfinance Institutions – West Bengal (AMFI-WB) on 10th June 2026 in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Dr Alok Misra was part of the Panel Discussion on "Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Retirement Planning" at the conference on ‘Powering Viksit Bharat 2047 through Financial Sector Reforms’, organized by MDI, Gurgaon on 14th May 2026. 
Dr Misra was a panelists in a session titled “The Great Debate: Are We Drifting from Our Core Mission?”, which brought together leading voices from the global microfinance sector for an engaging exchange of perspectives.
Dr Misra moderated a session on “Execution Matters: Building Cross-Border Partnerships That Deliver”, exploring practical models of collaboration, joint investments & knowledge-sharing for achieving tangible impact beyond formal commitments.
Dr Alok Misra, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Global Alliance for Financial Inclusion (GAFI), delivered the Inaugural Address at the 6th Global Financial Inclusion Training (G-FIT) 2026 on 19 April 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
DR Alok Misra led the discussion at the 4th edition of Manthan – CEOs’ Conclave, themed “Navigating Constraints, Preserving Stability”, on 3 April 2026 in Gurugram, which brought together over 80 industry leaders from across NBFC-MFIs, Banks, NBFCs, and SFBs.
Dr Misra moderated a session on “Role of Microfinance in the Indian Economy: Prospects and Pain Points” at the launch of NCAER MFIN report, where Industry Leaders offered valuable perspectives on the evolving role of microfinance in India.
Dr Alok Misra attended a meeting with the Secretary, DFS on 12 March 2026 to discuss targeted points pertaining to the sector.
Dr Alok Misra spoke at the session on 'New Model for Microfinance' at the Banking & Economy Summit, organized by Business Today
Dr Misra was part of panel discussion on 'Trends, Technology & Trust — The Road to 2030', organized by Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
Dr Alok Misra addressed the webinar “Crisis to Clarity: Strategic Leadership in Uncertain Times”, organized by Global Alliance for Financial Inclusion (GAFI).
Dr Alok Misra addressed the delegates at 'Samvaad: Annual Lender's Meet 2025' organized by Svatantra Microfin Pvt Ltd on 28th November 2025 in Mumbai.
Dr Alok Misra, CEO & Director, MFIN, participated in the Pre-Budget consultation for the BFSI sector on 19 November 2025, chaired by the Hon’ble Finance Minister, where key sectoral issues were discussed in the presence of the CEA and officials from DEA and DFS.
Dr Alok Misra, CEO & Director, MFIN met the newly appointed Deputy Governor in RBI - Shri SC Murmu. Besides felicitating him on elevation, work of MFIN as SRO, CIC issues and Co-lending were discussed
Dr Alok Misra, CEO and Director, MFIN, spoke at the Business Standard BFSI Summit on 30th October, as part of a panel discussion on “Is the Worst Over for Microfinance Institutions in the Current Cycle?”. He emphasized that liquidity is crucial to sustain the sector’s momentum and shared that MFIN is in discussions with the Government to create a credit guarantee mechanism to boost confidence.
The CEO, MFIN, engaged with senior executives and board members from diverse sectors at a meeting organised by the Institute of Directors on 20 September 2025, where he shared insights on the Board’s role and effectiveness.
Alok Misra, CEO & Director, MFIN, addressed NABARD officials in Patna on 27th August 2025, discussing macroeconomic issues relevant to development and the microfinance landscape.
Dr Alok Misra addressed press roundtable in Patna on 26 August 2025, engaging 15 prominent news outlets to share fact-based insights for balanced media narratives on the microfinance sector.
Dr Misra addressed the investors of DAM Capital Advisors Ltd. on 13 August 2025 in Mumbai, briefing them about macroeconomic Indicators along with sectoral trends and contribution of microfinance sector to the Indian economy
Dr Alok Misra addressed press roundtable in Mumbai on 12 August 2025, engaging 12 leading news outlets to share fact-based insights for balanced media narratives on the microfinance sector.
Dr Alok Misra met with Dr Shamika Ravi, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister to discuss topics related to MUDRA and Small Value Loans. Key issues such as rural demand, severe liquidity stress and consequent constrains of the sector to contribute towards MUDRA were also discussed
Dr Alok Misra addressed the leadership team of L&T Finance's Rural Business Finance (RBF) at their Strategy Meet held in Goa on 23 July 2025, where he spoke about the current industry landscape, regulatory perspectives, responsible practices, and the road ahead
Dr Alok Misra, CEO & Director, MFIN, along with select member CEOs interacted with Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, during the NBFC Symposium 2025 organised by the DFS on 9th July 2025 in New Delhi.
Dr Alok Misra, spoke at Conference on ‘Banking for 2047’, organized by DFS and Centre for Financial Inclusion, MDI. Other panelists were Mr. Manoj Mittal, CMD, SIDBI; Mr. Pankaj Sharma, Joint Secretary, DFS; and Mr. Debadatta Chand, MD & CEO, Bank of Baroda.
Dr Alok Misra, CEO, MFIN as part of the Committee on Insurance Reforms led by Former SBI chairman Mr Dinesh Khara presented its report to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Dr. Alok Misra was invited to give a lecture on the financial sector landscape, structural issues, and policies in the future to the direct recruits and faculty of NABARD training college, Lucknow on 31 March 2025
On March 21, 2025, Dr. Alok Misra delivered an informative lecture on the critical theme of 'Inclusive Growth Dynamics' to Faculty and CICTAB attendees at the BIRD in Lucknow.
Dr Alok Misra addressed on "Microfinance: Data, Economic and policy issues" at Conference-Millennials 7.0 organized by Elara Capital in Mumbai
Dr Alok Misra special address on "Tapping Economic potential through Responsible Microfinance" at RBI conference on Financial inclusion at Mysore
Dr Alok Misra address on "Current situation and imperatives" at AMFI annual conference in Kolkata
CII - Conference on Banking and Finance. Fireside chat on "Future of Microfinance"
Release of CRISIL's report on Svatantra with Ms. Ananya Birla
Keynote address at Svatantra - Launch of new logo
NDTV emerging business conference
Moderated a session on 'Risks in Microfinance' at Inclusive Finance Conference
Keynote address at Anand Rathi G200 summit
Fireside chat at Anand Rathi G200 summit
Panel discussion on the occasion of NPS Day
Mid-Year policy review
Keynote address at TransUnion CIBIL conference on Financial Inclusion
Panel discussion at High Level policy forum of Global South in Bali
Moderated the panel at Global Fintech Festival
Fireside chat at Emkay Global cafe 'India's Golden Decade'
Panel discussion at Viksit Bharat Conference organized by DFS at MDI
Manthan - Meeting of member REs at Hyderabad
Session on Macro Economics and Banking regulation for senior officers of Union Bank of India
Session on Microfinance and SRO for RBI Grade B direct recruits
G2 - RBI IN UDAIPUR - MARCH 20
On 22nd February, Dr Misra undertook a session on “Building an ideal Board for microfinance” at the Customised Masterclass for Directors workshop organised by MFIN in association with the Institute of Directors
Shared his insights in a panel discussion on the post-pandemic growth surge at the ICRA Market Outreach Event in Mumbai on 21st February 2023
Addressed participants on leadership qualities in the emerging microfinance scenario at LeadEdge’, an MFIN-XIM Management & Leadership Training Programme, exclusively designed by MFIN in collaboration with Xavier University, Bhubaneswar.
Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2022: SFB leaders discuss big dreams of small banks on 22nd December 2022
Micro Matters: Macro View –India Microfinance Review FY 2021-22 launched by Mr Rajeshwar Rao – Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India on 4th November 2022 in Mumbai. Setting of the Context and presentation of the report was given by Dr Alok Misra – Chief Executive Officer & Director, MFIN
Industry Code of Conduct (4th edition) released virtually on 4th October 2022 by Mr Sivasubramanian Ramann - Chairman & Managing Director, Small Industries Development Bank of India, and Mr J P Sharma – Chief General Manager, Department of Regulation, Reserve Bank of India along with industry associations.
Shared his in-depth insights in a close-door Roundtable on ‘Bridging the Gap: Banks and NBFC’ organised by Council for International Economic Understanding in New Delhi on 16th September 2022.
Keynote address on “Microfinance: Prospects and Challenges” at the Banking and Insurance conclave in Kathmandu on 14th August 2022.
Invited to a roundtable discussion on “Bridging the Gap: The Role of FinTechs, NBFCs and SFBs in promoting Financial Inclusion and Diversity” organised by Observer Research Foundation on June 24, 2022.
Spoke at a Fireside Chat Session on “Black Swan Events - How One Can Plan In Terms Of Business Continuity? on 23rd May 2022 at the South Asia's Financial Inclusion Training (S-FIT) held in Dubai, organised by South Asia Micro-Entrepreneurs Network (SAMN)
MFIN & NCAER launch a special report titled “Present and Potential Contribution of Microfinance to India’s Economy”.
Joined as a panellist on the theme “Microfinance 3.0 – Towards Greater Financial Inclusion” on 24th February 2022 at the 3rd SIDBI National Microfinance Congress.
Special Report titled “Micro Matters: Macro View India Microfinance Review FY 20-21”, was released by Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann, Chairman – SIDBI
Spoke as a panellist on the theme “Issues and Opportunities for reforms in the NBFC sector” at the CII’s NBFC summit held on 22nd October 2021
