The Africa Fintech Summit is gearing up for its 10th edition, poised to be the largest convergence of fintech stakeholders in Africa and beyond.
Known for catalyzing meaningful dialogues, forging partnerships, and fostering a conducive fintech ecosystem, this landmark event is scheduled for November 2-3, 2023, at Ciela Resort and Spa in Lusaka, Zambia.
The Africa Fintech Summit has evolved into a dynamic platform where innovators, entrepreneurs, regulators, investors, and influential industry players convene to shape the trajectory of Africa’s fintech landscape.
Against the backdrop of exponential growth and transformation in the continent’s fintech sector, this year’s summit is dedicated to accelerating innovation, cultivating partnerships, and addressing critical industry challenges.
AFTSLusaka2023 will feature a diverse array of participants representing public and private sectors, including:
Regulators, Government, and NGOs
- Office of the President of the Republic of Zambia
- Ministry of Technology & Science, Zambia
- Capital Markets Authority (Kenya)
- Prosper Africa
- Africa Trade Initiative, U.S. Department of State
- USAID
- World Bank
- UNCDF
- Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Africa
- Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank
- Norfund, among others.
Investors (including Accelerators, Incubators, and Venture Labs)
- Flourish Ventures
- Apis Partners
- Norrsken
- Founders Factory Africa
- Startupbootcamp AfriTech
- Launch Africa
- Chanzo Capital, and more.
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Prominent Fintech Companies Participating in the Summit
- Mastercard
- Flutterwave
- Pan-African Payments Settlement System (PAPSS)
- JUMO
- Paystack
- Yellow Card
- Turaco
- Multigate
- PremierCredit
- IDT Corporation/Boss Money
- Fonbnk
- Pastel
- Power Financial
- PrimeNet
- OurPass
- Minka
- Chipper Cash
- Tilt
- PayGo Zambia
- Klasha
- ZeePay
- dLocal
- EBANX
- Peach Payments, and others.
Leading Banks & Telecommunications Companies
- Afreximbank
- Ecobank
- Absa Bank
- Citi Bank
- I&M Bank
- Diamond Trust Bank
- First City Monument Bank
- Standard Chartered
- Zanaco
- MTN, and more.
Media Companies
- TechCabal
- Technext
- The Kenyan Wall Street
- African Media Agency
- TechTrends Zambia
- Africa.com
- Financial Insight
- Get Funded Africa
- TanTV Studios
- Bitcoin Kenya, and others.
Non-Financial Tech Companies
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Thales Group
- Integrated Biometrics, and more.
Ecosystem Associations & Players
- Payments Association of Zambia
- Bankers Association of Zambia
- BongoHive
- Corporate Council on Africa
- Kenya Bankers Association
- Fintech Association of South Africa
- Mauritius Finance
- Congo Business Network
- Africa Tech Festival (Informal), and others.
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Industry Research & Consultants
- Wall Street Africa
- Briter Bridges
- Asoko Insight
- Dedalus Global
- Ibex Frontier
- Deloitte
- KRL International
- Mansa Advisory
- Invictus Solutions
- Flawless Events, and more.
Other Participants
- TNC Wealth Partners
- Kleiner Apex, and others.
About Africa Fintech Summit
The Africa Fintech Summit, a collaborative venture between Dedalus Global and Ibex Frontier, is dedicated to the fintech sector in Africa.
It serves as a vital gathering for investors, tech and financial innovators, and policymakers, showcasing the innovation and entrepreneurs propelling Africa’s digital transformation across diverse financial products and services sectors.
Scheduled for November 2-3, 2023, the 10th Africa Fintech Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, will embrace a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and virtual attendees from across the globe.
Conclusion
With approximately 700+ in-person and 1,000+ virtual attendees from 53 countries expected, this summit promises to be a pivotal event in the fintech calendar. For more details, visit our website at https://africafintechsummit.com/.
