26th CONNECTED BANKING SUMMIT

Join the 26th CONNECTED BANKING SUMMIT, a flagship financial technology summit, held on 11th March 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya. This event brings together senior leaders from banks, fintechs, regulators, era corporations, and traders to explore and power the virtual transformation. The event focuses on key subjects like virtual banking modernization, real‑time bills, open finance, cybersecurity, AI‑driven solutions, financial inclusion, and cross-border bills, supplying insights, strategic discussions, and collaboration opportunities to help shape the future of East Africa’s banking and monetary services landscape. It additionally includes the Innovation and Excellence Awards to honor top contributors to the world’s growth and innovation.

Organized By

The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is a global events and strategic partnership organization that designs and hosts high‑impact conferences, summits, networking events, webinars and training programs to connect business leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts across sectors.

Event Highlights

• Connect with 200+ C-suite executives, CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, and banking leaders
• Engage with 70% proven selection-makers and economic executives
• Coverage from 25+ global media channels
• 100% verified attendees such as fintech startups, investors, and organisation solution vendors
• Access to fintech networking, partnership, and sponsorship opportunities

Why Attend?

• Connect with unmatched thought leadership
• Gain knowledge from actionable case studies
• Get structured networking
• Participate in the regulatory dialogue

What To Expect

• Strategic Insights and Actionable Roadmaps
• Enhanced Financial Inclusion Strategies
• Innovative Solutions to Key Challenges
• Partnership Opportunities

Key Focus

• Digital banking modernization and platform transformation
• Real-time payments (RTP) and interoperability advancement
• Open-finance and API-driven ecosystem development
• Cybersecurity resilience and intelligent fraud orchestration
• Digital identity, KYC/AML modernization, and national-scale trust frameworks
• AI & data-intelligence enablement for personalization and risk analytics
• Cloud adoption and scalable digital infrastructure design
• Financial-inclusion acceleration and SME credit expansion
• Cross-border payments efficiency and regional economic integration
• Embedded finance and new digital business models

Series Speakers

• Timothy Were - Deputy Director, Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy
• Cyrus Kamau - Deputy Director and Chief Analyst
• Stanley Kamanguya - CEO, ICT Authority
• Mary Mulili - Executive Director, UBA Bank Kenya
• Morris Maina - CEO, TransUnion Kenya

The 26th Connected Banking Summit 2026 drives digital innovation and collaboration in East Africa’s banking sector.