Africa Fintech Network

AFN Virtual Town Hall: Mapping the Path for Fintech License Passporting in Africa
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
Have your say in our Africa – wide dialogue as we gauge expert perspectives on the path for fintech licenses passporting to unlock cross border payments to boost intra-African trade and financial inclusion.
Please register here

Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) 2025
2025-08-05 00:00 - 2025-08-08 00:00 UTC
Organised by the Africa Fintech Network, Affinity Global, and Opolo Global Innovation in partnership with the Africa Trade Desk, Black Founders Network, and the Nigerian and Canadian Business Network, the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit (CAFS) will take place from August 5-8 2025, at the Sheraton Centre, Toronto.
This landmark event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the globe to drive dialogue and action at the intersection of finance and technology between Canada and Africa. From investors to entrepreneurs and policymakers to tech enthusiasts, this summit is designed to foster groundbreaking partnerships and unlock new opportunities.
Key Highlights Include:
🔑 Networking with top executives and professionals
🔑 Panels featuring fintech pioneers and industry experts
🔑 Opportunities to explore investments in emerging markets
Don’t miss out on this transformative event that aims to shape the future of fintech on both continents!
Register Now at https://cafsummit.com/register

FITSPA Annual Fintech Conference 2025: 7th - 8th October 2025
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-08 18:00 UTC | Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, Uganda

Nigeria Fintech Week 2025
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-09 18:00 UTC | Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, Plot 2 and 3, Water Corporation Drive, VI, Lagos, Nigeria

Next Fintech Forum: 19th - 20th November 2025
2025-10-19 08:00 - 2025-10-20 18:00 UTC | Azalai Hotel, Dakar, Senegal

Guinea Fintech Week: 22nd - 23rd October
2025-10-22 08:00 - 2025-10-23 18:00 UTC

Africa Fintech Festival 2025: 24th - 25th November; A G20 Summit Side Event
2025-11-24 08:00 - 2025-11-26 17:00 UTC | The Maslow Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa, The Maslow hotel Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
The Africa Fintech Network is thrilled to officially announce that the Africa Fintech Festival 2025 will be co-hosted with Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) in Pretoria, South Africa, from November 24–26, 2025.
After impactful editions in Nigeria, Uganda, Mauritius, and Kenya, the Africa Fintech Festival brings together fintech leaders, tech pioneers, innovators, regulators, and policymakers across the continent and beyond.
This year’s theme — “Uniting Fintech under One Africa: One People; One Vision” — speaks to our collective mission to build a collaborative, inclusive, and thriving fintech ecosystem for Africa.
Download Event / Sponsorship Brochure
Book Your Tickets Here
📩 For more information:
danielle@finasa.org.za
kagisho@finasa.org.za
adebimpe@africafintechnetwork.com
info@africafintechnetwork.com

Webinar on AI-Powered Credit Scoring & Lending
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Virtual
Africa’s financial ecosystem is entering a transformative phase. Artificial Intelligence is redefining how credit is assessed, delivered, and scaled — unlocking access for SMEs, underserved populations, and previously unbanked communities across the continent.
As part of our commitment to advancing digital leadership and fintech capacity building, the Africa Fintech Network (AFN), in collaboration with the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and 10×1000 Tech for Inclusion, invites the AFN community to the second session of the “Unlocking Africa’s Fintech Potential Through Digital Leadership” webinar series.
🗓 Date: 18 December 2025⏰ Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM (GMT+3)💻 Format: Online (Zoom)🔗 Register Here
Key discussion areas include:
• AI-driven credit scoring and its impact on financial inclusion• Leveraging alternative data for improved risk assessment• Regulatory, privacy, and governance considerations• Global best practices in AI-enabled digital lending• The future of AI-powered lending platforms in Africa
🎤 Speakers

Sanjay G. Mungur, Founder & CEO, FinClub

Neo Deon Mofokeng, Business Development Manager, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Bo Zheng, General Manager, AI Department, MYbank (Ant Group)

🎙 ModeratorYared Endale, General Manager, Eastern Africa, Visa
The session will feature an interactive panel discussion and live Q&A. It will also be recorded and archived within the 10×1000 Knowledge Hub, supporting the development of digital skills and leadership across Africa’s fintech ecosystem.
All AFN members and ecosystem partners are encouraged to join this important conversation as we collectively shape Africa’s digital financial future.

EAST AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM 2026 IS HERE!
2026-03-26 07:00 - 2026-03-27 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel, 57QQ+P7 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania Fintech Association (TAFINA) is thrilled to announce the East Africa Investment Forum 2026 — a premier high-level investment, business, and networking event bringing together investors, policymakers, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, innovators, and development partners from across East Africa and beyond.
THEME: Fintech Forward: Innovation & Inclusion
📅 Date: 26th – 27th March 2026
📍 Venue: Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel
📌 Please Register via https://tafina.or.tz/tickets/
EAIF 2026 is designed to:
✅ Showcase high-impact investment opportunities in East Africa
✅ Facilitate meaningful business partnerships and collaborations
✅ Connect investors with viable projects and entrepreneurs
✅ Provide insights from top industry experts, government officials, and global thought leaders
✅ Promote regional trade, innovation, and economic development
For inquiries, contact:
📞 +255 685 614 214
📧 events@tafina.or.tz
Let’s shape the future of investment in East Africa together! 🚀

International Women’s Day Webinar
2026-03-26 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris)
In celebration of International Women’s Day, FinHer Africa, an initiative of Africa Fintech Network (AFN), is hosting a special webinar spotlighting women shaping Africa’s fintech and digital finance ecosystem.
Across the continent, women are not just participating in fintech, they are leading innovation, expanding financial access, and building solutions transforming Africa’s economies.
Join leading voices from across the ecosystem as they share insights on leadership, impact, and the future of fintech in Africa.
Theme:
Power, Access & Longevity: Redefining Women’s Leadership in African Fintech
Speakers
✅ Carol Kyazze Kakooza, Founder & Executive Director, aXiom Zorn (Uganda)
✅ Foluke Alakija, Founder & Managing Director, Mayden Microfinance Bank (Nigeria)
✅ Miranda Naidoo, Founder & CEO, Scale (South Africa)

Moderator
📌 Halimatou Bah – Co-Lead, Guinea FinTech Week | Business Manager, JPMorgan Chase

📅 Thursday, 26 March 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM WAT

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of Africa’s fintech ecosystem.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/XbIhu
