Summer Academy

The SME Finance Future Leaders track is designed for experienced professionals who are shaping the future of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance. The track focuses on cross-cutting themes reflecting current developments in the sector, including gender and inclusive finance, digital finance and fintech-enabled solutions, sustainable finance and climate-aligned approaches, as well as broader trends shaping SME financing ecosystems.   

A central theme of the 2026 edition is ambidexterity, referring to an organization’s ability to efficiently manage its existing business while simultaneously developing new innovations—combining stability with long-term renewal. In the context of SME finance, this translates into strengthening core business models while exploring new markets and products, establishing efficient structures alongside more agile processes for innovation, fostering leadership and cultures that balance reliability with openness to change, and investing in new capabilities, technologies, and tools without weakening the core business. 

Over five days, you’ll benefit from expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and tailored discussions that connect theory with practice. 

• Immersive, in-person training at Frankfurt School’s campus. 
• Practical insights and deep dives into current trends. 
• Direct interaction with faculty and industry experts. 
• Valuable networking opportunities with peers worldwide. 

Join a global community of professionals who are advancing their careers and shaping the future of sustainable finance through hands-on, collaborative learning.