The Leading Summit on Financial Services Innovation and Excellence

Wednesday

10 June 2026

7th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

7th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026

Kenya is Africa’s fintech epicentre. With 91% mobile money penetration, $16.8bn digital payments market, and $638M VC funding, the nation leads a continent primed for the next wave of financial innovation. But 2026 is different.
The CBK’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2025-2028 has unlocked new frontiers: real-time payments (FPS), tokenization via VASPs Act 2025, and open finance APIs. Government and regulators are co-architects, not gatekeepers. The moment to build is now.
Previous editions covered fintech fundamentals: mobile money, digital lending, and payments. This edition tackles what’s next: agentic AI executing autonomous trades, tokenized real-world assets unlocking Africa’s agritech, pan-African settlement rails enabling intra-African trade, payroll data as the new credit frontier, and network economics for scaling beyond borders.

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Spotlight Topics

The Future of Financial Regulation in Africa: Balancing Innovation, Stability, and Inclusion

Modernising National Payment Systems and Open Access to Digital Payments

Central Bank Digital Currencies and the Evolution of Money in Emerging Markets

Building Trust in Digital Finance: Cybersecurity, Fraud, and Consumer Protection

AI, Data, and Responsible Innovation in Financial Services

Cross-Border Payments and Regional Interoperability Across Africa

Financial Inclusion Beyond Access: Designing Products for Real Economic Impact

Collaboration Models Between Banks, Fintechs, and Regulators

Scaling African Fintechs: Governance, Compliance, and Sustainable Growth

The Role of Policy and Infrastructure in Supporting SME and Informal Economy Finance

Our Partners

Guest of Honor

Farzana Badat

Farzana Badat

Deputy Commissioner
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)

Special Guest & Champion Innovator

Dr. Tjaart Van Der Walt

Dr. Tjaart Van Der Walt

Co-Founder & Director
Tyme Group

Conference Chair

Chipo Mushwana

Chipo Mushwana

Executive - Emerging & Innovation
Nedbank Group & Founder of Women in Payments Africa

2025 SPEAKERS

Awelani Rahulani

Awelani Rahulani

Head of Department - Fintech
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Nolwazi Hlophe

Nolwazi Hlophe

Senior Specialist - Fintech
Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Didintle Nonyane, CFP®

Didintle Nonyane, CFP®

Group Account Executive
Lifecheq
Dustin Strydom

Dustin Strydom

Vice President Commercial
Smile ID
Ntombizethu Dhlodhlo

Ntombizethu Dhlodhlo

Head of Digital Strategy
Discovery Limited
Akhona C. Bashe

Akhona C. Bashe

Lead: Strategic Partnerships and New Capability Development
Liberty Group South Africa
Matthew Crow

Matthew Crow

Manager - Expansion Services
Tether
Dr. Nceba Hene

Dr. Nceba Hene

Head: Rewards and Loyalty
African Bank
Lerato Lamola

Lerato Lamola

Partner
Webber Wentzel
Carmelle M. Cadet

Carmelle M. Cadet

Founder and CEO
EMTECH
Thato Kgalamono

Thato Kgalamono

Head User Experience
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)
Sherwin David

Sherwin David

Head: Talent
Alexforbes
Danielle Du Toit

Danielle Du Toit

COO
Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA)
Calvin Huang

Calvin Huang

Head of Soultion Architecture
Huawei
Tshediso Khuzwayo

Tshediso Khuzwayo

Head of Service Operations
OM Bank
Charne Sahabedin

Charne Sahabedin

BU Head Human Capital
FNB South Africa
Roy Alves

Roy Alves

Sales Director
J2 Software
Lance Abramson

Lance Abramson

Partner
Spoor & Fisher
Brian Mahlangu

Brian Mahlangu

VP of Product Mobile (CIB)
Absa Group
Alejandro Ballon

Alejandro Ballon

Head of Sales Africa
Incode

Why Attend?

The 2nd Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum 2026 in Johannesburg is a highly curated, invitation-only platform designed for senior decision-makers shaping the future of financial services across Africa. The forum brings together regulators, central banks, C-suite leaders, and fintech pioneers to engage in candid, policy-aligned dialogue on regulation, innovation, payments, and financial inclusion. With a strong emphasis on practical insights, regulatory clarity, and real-world case studies, attendees gain actionable takeaways that address current market challenges and emerging opportunities. Set in Africa’s leading financial hub, the forum offers a rare opportunity to influence thinking, build strategic relationships, and stay ahead of critical developments defining Africa’s digital finance ecosystem. Why Sponsor? Sponsoring the 2nd Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum 2026 in Johannesburg offers direct access to a highly curated audience of senior decision-makers, regulators, and industry leaders shaping Africa’s financial future. The forum provides sponsors with a trusted platform to position their brand alongside policy dialogue, regulatory priorities, and market-defining conversations. With an invitation-only format and senior-level attendance, sponsors engage in meaningful, high-quality interactions rather than volume-driven exposure. Sponsorship delivers strong brand credibility, thought leadership visibility, and relationship-building opportunities with institutions and influencers driving fintech adoption, payments modernization, and financial inclusion across the continent.

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