Africas fintech Forum

Participate in the Africa’s fintech Forum, which was the 6th edition of this influential fintech summit, held on 24th March 2026, in Johannesburg, South Africa. It served as a strategic platform for senior leaders in virtual finance, bringing together regulators, key bank officials, C-suite executives, fintech innovators, and policymakers from across Africa to discuss the continent’s swiftly evolving fintech landscape. The occasion focused on key topics shaping monetary offerings innovation, which include modernising payment structures, regulatory developments, inclusive finance, cross-border payments, and the position of AI and statistics in the fintech boom. Set against the backdrop of South Africa’s mature regulatory environment and robust fintech market momentum, the forum featured high-level discussions, deep insights into local expansion, and opportunities for collaboration among industry leaders driving virtual financial inclusion and innovation across Africa.

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Event Highlights

• 80% senior-level participants
• Gain insights from 25+ thought leaders and speakers
• 15+ panel discussions and keynote sessions
• 80% senior-level attendees
• Connect with 200+ attendees
• 8+ hours of knowledge-sharing sessions
• 5+ networking sessions
• 20+ one-to-one business meetings

Why Attend

• Connect with senior fintech leaders, regulators, central banks, and C-suite executives shaping Africa’s digital finance landscape.
• Gain practical insights on fintech innovation, regulation, payments, and financial inclusion.
• Hear real-world case studies and expert discussions on current market challenges and opportunities.
• Be part of policy-aligned dialogue and strategic conversations affecting the future of fintech in Africa.
• Stay ahead of critical developments in digital finance within one of Africa’s top financial hubs.

Benefits of Attending

• Actionable takeaways to help guide your business or organisation’s strategy in the fintech ecosystem.
• High-value networking with decision-makers and potential partners across the African fintech landscape.
• Opportunity to build strategic relationships that can support growth, partnerships, or expansion.

Spotlight Topics

• African Financial Regulation's Future: Finding a Balance Between Innovation, Stability, and Inclusion
• Open Access to Digital Payments and the Modernization of National Payment Systems
• Digital Currencies Issued by Central Banks and the Development of Money in Emerging Markets
• Developing Trust in Digital Finance: Consumer Protection, Fraud, and Cybersecurity
• Data, AI, and Conscientious Innovation in the Financial Services Sector
• Regional Interoperability and Cross-Border Payments in Africa
• Beyond Access: Creating Products with Genuine Economic Impact in Financial Inclusion
• Models of Cooperation Among Regulators, Fintechs, and Banks
• Growing African Fintechs: Sustainable Development, Governance, and Compliance
• Infrastructure and Policy's Contribution to the Finance of SMEs and the Informal Economy.

Speakers

• Keith Sabilika - Senior Fintech Specialist
• Nkahiseng Ralepeli -VP of Product for Digital Assets
• Lunga Zonke - Chief Technology Officer
• Seyi Ebenezer - Chief Executive Officer
• Stephen Mkwanazi - Head: Financial Crime Compliance

Africa’s Fintech Forum 2026 united leaders and policymakers to advance inclusive, secure digital finance across Africa.