This conference report provides an overview of the 'Egypt Microinsurance Learning Sessions: Paving the Way for Financial Inclusion' which took place 30-31 May, 2016 in Cairo, Egypt. Topics covered include the microinsurance landscape in Africa and Egypt, the role of regulation in supporting microinsurance market development, making a business case for microinsurance, innovations in distribution, agriculture insurance, and the need for a multi stakeholder approach to support MI market development.