Engineering the Future of African Digital Finance
The Ecobank Fintech Forum 2026 is an exclusive, invitation-led leadership forum bringing together senior decision-makers from across Africa's financial and technology ecosystem.
The forum will convene executives from commercial banks, central banks, financial regulators, fintech innovators, Big Tech organizations, institutional investors, development finance institutions, payment providers, and digital infrastructure companies to discuss the future of financial services across the continent.
Through high-level keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, strategic networking sessions, and industry case studies, participants will explore how emerging technologies are transforming financial inclusion, digital banking, and cross-border commerce.
Key Areas of Discussion
- Payments innovation
- Artificial intelligence in financial services
- Banking-as-a-service (BaaS)
- Open finance and APIs
- Digital assets
- Embedded finance
- Financial regulation
- Cross-border payments
- Digital identity
- Cybersecurity and trust
- Investment in African fintech
- Building Africa's digital financial infrastructure
Why Attend
The Ecobank Fintech Forum is designed to deliver meaningful conversations that translate into partnerships, investment opportunities, and practical strategies for Africa's financial future.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Learn from Africa's leading banking and fintech innovators
- Gain insights into emerging financial technologies shaping the continent
- Understand evolving regulatory frameworks and compliance trends
- Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming banking operations and customer experiences
- Discover opportunities in payments modernization and digital infrastructure
- Network with C-suite executives, policymakers, investors, and technology leaders
- Build strategic partnerships across banking, fintech, telecommunications, and government
- Exchange practical experiences through executive-led case studies
- Position their organizations at the forefront of Africa's digital finance revolution
Who Should Attend
The forum is designed for senior executives and decision-makers, including:
- Fintechs and Fintech infrastructure Providers
- Fintech Founders
- CEO
- CIO
- CTO
- Infrastructure Providers
- Central Banks
- Financial Regulators
- Ministries of Finance
- National Digital Economy Agencies
- Financial Intelligence Units