9th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026

Have a great chance to attend the 9th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026 on 19 November 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria. This exclusive, invite-only leadership event will bring together key leaders from banking, fintech, regulation, investment, and technology at a time when Nigeria is leading Africa's fintech transition. Lagos provides the ideal environment for discussions about digital payments, financial inclusion, AI-powered finance, embedded finance, and cross-border innovation. Nigeria hosts 250+ active fintech startups, generates an estimated $1.2–1.5 billion in fintech income yearly, and receives approximately 40% of fintech funding in Africa.

Organised By

BII Global is a top international event organizer that provides high-end industry forums to connect decision-makers in the fields of technology, banking and finance, healthcare, education, and human resources.

Why Attend the 9th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026?

• Connect with senior banking, fintech, regulatory, investment, and technology leaders.
• Explore Nigeria’s rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem.
• Discuss the future of digital payments, modern payment infrastructure, and open-access financial services.
• Examine how AI, data, and responsible innovation can transform financial products and customer experiences.
• Discover opportunities created by AfCFTA, cross-border payments, and regional financial interoperability.
• Address cybersecurity, fraud prevention, consumer protection, and trust in digital finance.
• Participate in a high-impact, closed-door environment focused on strategic partnerships, investment, and actionable ideas.

Spotlight Topics

• The future of financial regulation in Africa.
• Modernising national payment systems and expanding digital payment access.
• Central Bank Digital Currencies and the evolution of money.
• Cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and consumer protection.
• AI, data, and responsible innovation in financial services.
• Cross-border payments and regional interoperability.
• Financial inclusion beyond access and products with real economic impact.
• Collaboration between banks, fintechs, and regulators.
• Governance, compliance, and sustainable fintech growth.
• Policy and infrastructure for SME and informal economy finance.

Awards & Recognition

• CIT VERICASH received the Fintech Strategic Partner of the Year award at the 5th Africa Fintech Forum Awards in Lagos.
• CIT VERICASH was recognised as Best Digital Transformation Platform at the 4th Africa Fintech Forum Awards in Kenya.
• WellaHealth received the Embedded Health Innovation in Fintech award at the 5th edition in Lagos.
• eNovate was honoured as Youth Banking Service Provider of the Year at the 4th edition in Kenya.
  
  

The 9th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026 provides a strong platform for leaders ready to shape the future of Africa's digital finance and fintech ecosystem, from bold fintech concepts to partnerships.