Across the world, some 2.5 billion people lack access to formal financial services. New industries and new products are emerging to address the diverse needs of low-income households in ways that extend beyond the provision of microcredit. Commercial banks and telecommunications service providers are engaging at the base of the pyramid, and expanded product offerings – from housing finance to payment services – are joining many organizations’ portfolios of services. Come explore the challenges and opportunities facing efforts to enhance the efficiency and reach of financial services delivery to the world’s poorest communities.