FinTech & Banking Conferences in Africa
Africa’s financial technology (FinTech) and banking sectors are experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by rapid digital transformation and increasing financial inclusion. To foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, several key conferences are scheduled across the continent in 2025. These events will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Africa’s financial landscape.
Digital Finance Africa 2025
Scheduled for July 3, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Digital Finance Africa 2025 aims to address pressing challenges and uncover opportunities within the banking and FinTech sectors. The conference will focus on topics such as cybersecurity risks, new payment technologies, funding growth in African FinTech, AI in banking, and cloud infrastructure. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with expert speakers, participate in panel discussions, and network with peers and potential partners. (itnewsafrica.com)
Fintech Festival Tanzania 2025
Taking place on June 12–13, 2025, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the Fintech Festival Tanzania is East Africa’s premier financial technology event. The festival will unite professionals, investors, and innovators to connect, collaborate, and co-create. The event will feature concurrent conferences on future banking, blockchain, microfinance, e-commerce, insurance, marketing, and identity, as well as expos on home delivery, identity, cashless and card payments, and ICT. (fintechfestival.africa)
Africa Fintech Forum 2025
The 3rd Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum is set for June 24, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt. Building on the success of previous editions, this conference will bring together fintech leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the dynamic landscape of financial technology in Africa. The event will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of financial technology in the region. (africafinforum.com)
Global Fintech Conference 2025
Organized by Wits University, the Global Fintech Conference 2025 is scheduled for September 3–4, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference theme, “Global Fintech Trends,” invites scholars, researchers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, policymakers, and industry experts to submit original research papers, case studies, and presentations. The event aims to foster discussions, share insights, and explore cutting-edge developments in the fintech industry, providing a platform for understanding and shaping the future of finance and technology. (wits.ac.za)
Global Fintech Summit & Awards 2025
Scheduled for October 8–9, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Global Fintech Summit & Awards 2025 will focus on empowering the future of finance through technology, trust, and transformation. The summit will cover topics such as digital transformation in banking, the rise of embedded finance, payments innovation, financial inclusion, regulation and compliance, sustainability and green fintech, the future of work in fintech, emerging technologies, cybersecurity and data privacy, and global collaboration. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, participate in panel discussions, and network with peers. (globalfintechsummit.net)
BankTech Conference 2025
Taking place on October 21–22, 2025, at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Gauteng, South Africa, the BankTech Conference 2025 will address the challenges and opportunities in the African banking sector. The conference will focus on topics such as digital transformation, AI automation, open APIs, and platform transformation. Attendees will gain insights from top CIOs, fintech leaders, cybersecurity experts, and policy architects driving Africa’s financial future. (tci-sa.co.za)
Africa Fintech Forum 2025
The 4th Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum is scheduled for October 15, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. Building on the success of previous editions, this flagship event will bring together fintech leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts to discuss the dynamic landscape of financial technology in Africa. Nairobi has solidified its reputation as the “Silicon Savannah” due to its vibrant startup ecosystem, innovative solutions, and supportive regulatory environment, making it a global leader in financial inclusion. (africafinforum.com)
GITEX Africa 2025
Scheduled for April 14–16, 2025, in Marrakesh, Morocco, GITEX Africa is an annual technology exhibition and conference organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event convenes technology leaders, innovators, startups, and policymakers to advance digital transformation across the African continent. GITEX Africa features exhibitions, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking sessions covering emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, e-commerce, cloud computing, blockchain, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things. (en.wikipedia.org)
These conferences represent significant opportunities for stakeholders in Africa’s FinTech and banking sectors to engage with industry leaders, explore innovative solutions, and contribute to the continent’s financial transformation. By participating in these events, attendees can stay abreast of the latest developments, forge strategic partnerships, and drive the future of finance in Africa.
