Tuesday
24 March 2026
6th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026
Holiday Inn Johannesburg Sunnyside Park by IHG.
Overview
6th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026
South Africa’s fintech market enters 2026 on firm growth momentum, with forecasts placing its value
between USD 1–7 billion in the mid-2020s and projecting strong double-digit expansion through the
next decade, led by payments, digital lending and embedded finance. The country stands within
Africa’s core fintech growth cluster alongside Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt, and remains one of the
continent’s most sophisticated customer bases for digital finance. The 1st edition of the Africa Fintech
Forum was blessed with the support of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, and we
extend our thanks as we build on that foundation for the 2026 edition
ATTENDEE PROFILE
A high-level gathering of Africa’s most influential fintech and financial services leaders.
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 & Keynote Speaker
Dr Arif Ismail
Conference Chair
Lesego Chauke
Top Voice-Keynote Speaker
Fikile Mekgoe
2026 SPEAKERS
Keith Sabilika
Nkahiseng Ralepeli
Pauline Molloyi
Thato Lesetla
Neré Jansen Van Vuuren
Lunga Zonke
Lerato Lamola
Stephen Mkwanazi
Seyi Ebenezer
Shantal Michael
Janis K.
Brian Mahlangu
Nicholas Harris
Lebo Lekoloane
Akhona C Bashe
Media Partners
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