The 2026
Grass Roots Investment:
Enabling
Growth, Elevating Financial Health
Grass Roots Investment 2026: Enabling Growth, Elevating Financial Health
Purpose
Established in 2024, the Grass Roots Investment was created to address a structural gap: while financial inclusion has expanded access, prosperity and financial health remains uneven across rural and underserved grassroots communities in Asia. The Forum advances dialogue, alignment, and action around the next phase of inclusive growth: embedding long-term financial wellbeing, resilience, and responsible innovation at the core of economic development.
Why this Investment Matters Now
Curated, cross-sector participation
Institutional-level dialogue and working sessions
Regional representation across Asia and global partners
Focus on implementation and capital alignment
Participation is by invitation to ensure balanced representation and substantive exchange.
Milestones
Since its inception in 2024, the Forum has convened senior leaders from institutions including the World Bank, IFC, FMO, Temasek, regional central banks, and leading grassroots finance organizations across Asia and beyond. The Forum has served as a platform for cross-sector collaboration, partnership formation, and capital–policy dialogue in advancing financial health.
Our Partners
The 2026 Forum is hosted by Amartha in collaboration with Accion and Women’s World Banking.
Founded in 2010, Amartha has served over 3.7 million rural women-led MSMEs across Indonesia through inclusive, AI-enabled financial services. Present in over 50,000 villages, Amartha aims to advance grassroots financial health and prosperity at scale.
Venue & logistics
Shangri-La Jakarta Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
The 2026 Asia Grassroots Forum will be held at the Shangri-La Jakarta in the heart of Jakarta’s central business district.
Getting There
The hotel is approximately 45 minutes from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and offers direct access to Jakarta’s financial and government corridors.
Accommodation
Delegates are encouraged to book directly with the Shangri-La Jakarta. Preferential rates for confirmed invitees will be shared upon confirmation.
FAQ
The investment is invitation-based. Participation is open to senior leaders from financial institutions, development finance institutions, government and regulatory bodies, technology companies, and grassroots financial institutions. All delegates are subject to review and approval by the organising committee.
Expressions of interest may be submitted via the Request Invitation page. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected applicants will receive a formal invitation.
The 2026 Grass Roots Investment Forum will be held on 3–4 June 2026 at the Shangri-La Jakarta, Indonesia.
There are no registration fees.
Yes. We welcome partnerships with organisations whose mission aligns with advancing financial health and inclusive capital. Please contact theforum@amartha.com to explore collaboration.
Selected sessions will be available via online streaming.
Yes. Each year’s delegation is curated independently. Past attendees are warmly encouraged to reapply, and prior participation will be taken into consideration during the review process.