Future Banking & Finance

Africa’s $65B Fintech Future

Fintech revenue is set to more than double: $30B in 2025 → $65B by 2030.

Sub-Saharan Africa already leads in mobile money, with $2.5B in daily transactions in 2025. With PAPSS enabling instant cross-border payments under AfCFTA, the future of finance in Africa is digital, inclusive, and borderless.

Attended by Governors, CTOs central banks, FinTech, CFOs, Digital Finance solutions providers.

Attended by Governors, CTOs central banks, FinTech, CFOs, Digital Finance solutions providers.

COLLABORATIVE REFORM

As the continent evolves, the conversation of "banks vs. fintechs" changes to "banks and fintechs." As partnerships fuel growth and innovation, we examine their impact on regulation (and vice versa) at the macro level.

Main Themes:

Interoperability
Utilising Data
Measuring Impact: ESG and Sustainable Financing
Modernising Infrastructure with AI
Local & Global Funding
Regulatory Frameworks for the Future
AI for Consumer Protection and Fraud Prevention

TOMORROW’S MONEY

Engaging conversations exploring emerging technologies shaping the trajectory of Africa’s ability to develop much needed digital finance and banking solutions.

Main Themes:

Digital Assets
Cross-border Payments
Inclusive Finance
Affordable Tech
Cash and Traditional Banking
AI and Next-gen Solutions
Building for African Customers of the Future
Investing in Fintech

THE ECONOMY OF SMEs

$1 trillion, the potential value MSMEs possess in Africa. However, accounting for almost 50% of the continent's GDP hasn't always been equated with valuable consideration for the future-inclusive growth of the sector. We explore how to maximise opportunities presented and ‘digitally grow’ the industry.

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