Africa Fintech Meetup 2026

Mark your calendar for Africa Fintech Meetup 2026 on December 3rd, 2026, at the Addis International Convention Centre (AICC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This one-day fintech gathering will, under the theme “Reimagining African Banking for a more Digital, Connected and Investment-Ready Future,” bring together banking leaders, fintech founders, regulators, investors, technology experts, and financial services professionals to explore the future of Africa’s digital financial ecosystem.

Organized By

Africa Fintech Meetup is a leading event platform dedicated to connecting fintech innovators, financial institutions, policymakers, and investors to accelerate digital finance and financial inclusion across Africa.

Event Highlights

• Two dedicated tracks covering BFSI and Blockchain & Web3.
• Keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and interactive workshops.
• Business matchmaking with curated networking opportunities.
• Exhibition and Demo Zone featuring innovative fintech solutions.

Why Attend Africa Fintech Meetup 2026?

• Connect with senior bankers, fintech founders, and investors.
• Learn about AI, blockchain, and digital payments from industry experts.
• Build valuable partnerships through structured networking.
• Gain insights into Africa’s evolving fintech regulations.
• Discover emerging technologies transforming financial services.

Objectives

• Foster collaboration across Africa’s fintech ecosystem.
• Accelerate financial inclusion through innovative solutions.
• Showcase AI, blockchain, and digital identity technologies.
• Enable productive dialogue between innovators and regulators.
• Connect promising startups with investors and growth opportunities.

Agenda Highlights

• 08:00–09:00: Registration & Networking
• 09:00–09:30: Opening Keynote – African Banking at a Turning Point
• 09:30–10:30: Executive Panel – Can African Banks Transform Fast Enough?
• 10:30–11:00: Fireside Chat – Banks, Fintechs & Telecoms
• 11:30–12:20: Payments Panel – Ethiopia’s Interoperable Digital Economy
• 12:20–12:50: Interview – AI, Data & African Banking
• 14:30–15:20: Deep Dive – Tokenisation, Stablecoins & Digital Securities
• 15:20–16:00: Fireside Chat – Ethiopia as a Gateway for Financial Investment

Featured Speakers

• Dana Mincey-Breaux – Managing Director, Fenix Capital
• Thato Lesetla – Lead Technology Payments, Capitec Bank
• Dennis Kevogo – Founding Member, Prescott Data
• Dr. Assjad Alkazem – Founder & CEO, ASD Solutions
• Shiku Njathi – Marketing Manager, AZA Finance

Don't miss Africa’s connected financial future at Africa Fintech Meetup 2026, where innovation, investment, and collaboration come together to define the future of African fintech and digital banking.