Africa Fintech Network

Inclusive Fintech Forum 2024
2024-08-26 - 2024-08-27
The second edition of the Inclusive FinTech Forum
is scheduled to take place from August 26th to 27th, 2024 at the Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali, Rwanda.
This event will bring together the brightest minds and most innovative leaders in the digital finance industry to discuss cutting-edge ideas and transformative technologies shaping the future of finance in Africa.
Get 20% discount on the pass using the promo code – CPIFFAFN20.
Register now to get your pass https://lnkd.in/d3FtF2up

Intercontinental Webinar - Scaling Cross-Border Payments in Africa
2024-08-20 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Are you curious about Cross-Border Payments in Africa?
Join us on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM WAT for a webinar on Scaling Cross-Border Payments in Africa.
As global trade expands, the need for efficient and affordable cross-border payment solutions is more crucial than ever in human history. This webinar will explore the advancements shaping Africa’s payments landscape, including:
✔ Blockchain-based remittance platforms
✔ Digital wallets
✔ The impact of regulations on transactions
✔ The transformative role of PAPSS
Whether you’re a finance professional, an entrepreneur, or simply interested in the future of payments in Africa, this is a must-attend event. Gain valuable insights and take part in thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders.
👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dAw_vhzD

FAB Power Breakfast 2 - Solving for Financial Inclusion
2024-08-15 07:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | Royal Aria, Gaborone, Botswana
Fintech Association of Botswana is hosting FAB Power Breakfast #2 themed ‘Solving for Financial Inclusion‘.
This Power Breakfast focuses on identifying and overcoming key barriers to financial inclusion. Through collaborative roundtables, we will explore targeted solutions that aim to integrate the underbanked and unbanked populations into the financial system, enhancing accessibility and equality.
Make sure to get your ticket and attend it on August 15th 2024.
To get involved, please email comms@fintechbw.org

Africa Fintech Festival 2024
2024-06-12 08:00 - 2024-06-15 17:00 UTC
We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Africa Fintech Festival (AFF) 2024, set to take place from June 12th to 15th, 2024, against the breathtaking backdrop of Naivasha, Kenya.

As the flagship event of the Africa Fintech Network, AFF has been a cornerstone for industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, innovators, and policymakers alike. With successful editions in Nigeria (2018), Uganda (2019), and Mauritius (2021), AFF serves as a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

This year, we are proud to co-host AFF 2024 with the Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK), under the theme “Catalysing Smart Regulations, GreenTech, and AgriTech”.

AFF 2024 promises to be an immersive exploration of fintech’s pivotal role in driving sustainable development and innovation across Africa. Our agenda will delve deep into discussions on fostering Smart Regulations, harnessing GreenTech solutions, and advancing AgriTech innovations to tackle pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities for the continent.

In addition to our enriching sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant tech ecosystem of Kenya, often referred to as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, and discover the beauty of Naivasha’s surroundings.

We cordially invite you to join us at AFF 2024. Your presence and participation would be invaluable, and we are confident that you will find the event both enlightening and rewarding.

Save the Date:

Date: June 12th – 15th, 2024

Location: Enashipai Resort & Spa, Naivasha, Kenya

To register for the event, please visit https://africafintechfestival.org/register/

Gitex Africa
2024-05-29 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00 UTC
Visit: https://visit.gitexafrica.com/Event/GITEXAFRICA/visitor/Registration

AFF 2024 Pre-Event Meetup!
2024-05-23
Join the trailblazers of the fintech sphere at the Africa Fintech Festival 2024 Pre-Event Meetup. Benefits of Attending

Engage with the pre-eminent thought leaders driving the evolution of African fintech.

Dive into the cutting-edge tech trends reshaping the region.

Explore opportunities to partner with different African fintech companies and secure possible sponsorships.

Play your part in advancing Africa’s fintech landscape.

This pre-event meetup is proudly supported by the International Digital Economies Association (iDEA), a unifying force for emerging digital economies in the global majority. iDEA is a movement driving connectivity, innovation, and sustainable growth across diverse economies. Join us as we lead the charge toward a more inclusive and interconnected digital future. Secure your spot here

3i Africa Summit
2024-05-13 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 UTC
Visit: https://www.3iafrica.com/

Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2023
2023-11-15 08:00 - 2023-11-17 17:00 UTC
The 8th edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) will take place from 15 -17 November 2023 at the Singapore EXPO. SFF is the only FinTech platform where Heads of State, policymakers, financial services leaders, founders, investors, and technology experts convene to shape the future of finance.
As the Intersection of Policy, Finance and Tech, last year’s edition brought together over 62,000 participants from 134 countries. SFF is organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Elevandi, and Constellar and in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore.
Register now: https://ter.li/SFFCPAFN

Fintech sustainability in Africa- the impact of Corporate Governance and Regulations
2023-09-14 08:00 - 2023-09-15 17:00 UTC
AfricaNenda, Africa Fintech Network (AFN), Africa Fintech Forum and Making Finance Work for Africa (MFW4A) are organizing an event on “Fintech sustainability in Africa- the impact of Corporate Governance and Regulations”.
Registration Link: https://afdb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2Ri6rVYeSEantOg8W5RzlQ#/registration

Fintech is an emerging technology making waves across the globe. It refers to the use of financial technology to provide new channels of financial services. According to a McKinsey analysis, about half of the new technological start-ups created between 2020 and 2021 in Africa are Fintechs. Fintechs have already made significant inroads into the market, with estimated revenues of around $4 billion to $6 billion in 2020 and average penetration levels of between 3 and 5 percent (excluding South Africa). This shows the impact and revenue generation of these emerging technologies in African markets. Amidst the eruption and disruptions caused by fintech in the continent, there are inherent risks ranging from weak institutional arrangements, especially in start-ups, to concerns about consumer protection, cybersecurity, money laundering, etc. Regulations have generally continued to play catch-up with the related technological innovations thereby compounding the risks inherent in the sector. These risks have no doubt weighed heavily against the level of investments needed to support the sustainable growth of the African fintech ecosystem. In Particular;

Younger and private fintech enterprises often lack the financial strength necessary to attract new clients and partners.

Alignment of new governance practices with fintech enterprises to sustain the evolution of the fintech enterprises.

Regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, especially international client bases, a proper governance support should be available for this new type of organizational environment.

Innovative solutions around risk and regulation mandates where governance support should be available to guide the fintech enterprises.

Lack of governance mechanisms for implementation of new technologies—Because fintech enterprises are oriented toward implementing cutting-edge technologies to produce innovative solutions, they need to have suitable governance processes in place to implement such technologies and roll out state-of-the-art solutions.

Hence, the webinar’s objective is to identify some of the main corporate governance challenges fintech faces from seed stages to maturity, with the main goal to provide a set of policy considerations for policymakers and industry players to develop coherent frameworks and policy approaches toward FinTech firms that unlock innovation and competition and develop products and services that are compatible with the key objectives of inclusive finance, consumer protection, and market integrity.’
Thank you,

New partnership: Africa Fintech Network and Cenfri
2022-07-22

3-Day Hybrid Conference
2021-10-13 08:00 - 2021-10-15 17:00 UTC
The 3-Day Hybrid Conference from 13-15 October 2021, the second and closing part of the Festival, will take place both in a virtual format and in person* at the prestigious Caudan Arts Center in Mauritius’s capital!

The event will cater to audiences online and on-site with exciting keynotes, workshops, activities, and panel discussions.

EVENT TICKET PRICE: $50 (free for MAFH members and students)

Attendees pre-registering until the 31st of August will receive a special early bird ticket offer!

Africa Fintech Festival 2021
2021-07-13 08:00 - 2021-10-15 17:00 UTC
Mauritius is pleased to have won the right to host the 3rd edition of the Africa FinTech Festival (AFF), a concept created by the Africa FinTech Network (AFN).

The AFF was first launched in Nigeria in 2018 to address the future of FinTech in the African context, followed by the second edition held in Uganda in 2019 to discuss the role of FinTech in Africa’s digital economy.

Mauritius is the next chosen destination with the main host of the festival being the Mauritius Africa FinTech Hub (MAFH), working in collaboration with the AFN.

MAFH was awarded the hosting rights of this strategic initiative to drive and support the growth of a Pan-African FinTech ecosystem, and to facilitate open collaboration for the purposes of driving innovation and financial inclusion in Africa.

Find out more at https://africafintechfestival.org/

COVID-19’s Impact on the Future of Fintech in Mauritius & Africa
2020-07-07
