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East Africa's #1 Fintech Show

Africa's fintech ecosystem united under one roof

4th Edition | 18 May 2027 | Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya

Africa Fintech Live audience

Unrivalled seniority.
Unmatched impact.

Africa Fintech Live sets the agenda for the future of fintech, payments and banking across East Africa.

Hosted in Nairobi, this is the leading fintech, payments and banking event uniting industry leaders at the top of their game.

Drive your business growth at the leading gathering of Africa's fintech players

Africa Fintech Live has become the gathering point for over 1000 professionals and 300 companies, blending diverse expertise from payments, fintech, digital assets, banking and retail industries.

As a hub of innovation, we harness the power of diverse ideas and solutions, creating a melting pot where the latest trends and forward-thinking strategies take shape.

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ENGAGE EAST AFRICA'S FINTECH, BANKING & PAYMENTS LEADERS

The organisations and teams shaping the future of fintech, banking and payments meet in Nairobi this May.

Where East Africa's fintech, banking and payments partnerships begin.

- Insights

2027 Key Content Tracks

Payments & Remittances

The evolving landscape of domestic and cross-border payments across East Africa, including real-time transfers, mobile money, diaspora remittances, and the role of fintechs in driving financial inclusion.

Regulation

The regulatory ecosystem shaping East Africa's fintech sector, from policy reforms and sandbox frameworks to the balance between innovation and consumer protection.

Crypto & DeFi

Cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance across East Africa, covering peer-to-peer trading, blockchain adoption, regulatory responses, and the opportunities and risks inside the DeFi ecosystem.

Lending & Credit

Digital lending across the region, including credit scoring, buy-now-pay-later, micro-lending, and the discipline of responsible lending and recovery.

AI, Fraud & Security

How artificial intelligence is strengthening fraud detection, cybersecurity, and risk mitigation, and the ethical questions that come with it.

Embedded Finance

How financial services are being built into non-financial platforms, including APIs, partnerships, and new ways of distributing financial products.

Wealth, Investment & Asset Management

Digital savings, wealth management, and investing, including robo-advice and wider access to financial markets.

Agent Banking

The role of agent networks in taking financial services further, from operating models and technology to the rules that keep those networks working.

Customer Experience

How teams are using design, personalisation, and omnichannel service to improve engagement, retention, and satisfaction.

- Why attend

No better place to be

1000+ fintech, payments, digital assets, banking and retail players get together for a day of jam-packed conversations, exchanges and networking about what's now & next across our industry.

Explore New Frontiers

Gain insights from leading FinTech pioneers who are pushing industry boundaries. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, exchange diverse perspectives, and collaborate toward groundbreaking innovations.

Forge New Ventures

Network with industry leaders from 300+ companies and connect with forward-thinking individuals and brands. Build lasting relationships that will advance your FinTech mission.

Fast-track Deals

Leverage the vibrant atmosphere to present your products and services to over 1,000 key professionals, accelerating your path to impactful deals and collaborations.

- Who attends

Whatever your portfolio is, there is something for everyone at Africa Fintech Live

The industry leader

  • Drive strong partnership to thrive in an era of market consolidation
  • Explore emerging business models to exploit new opportunities
  • Future gaze to remain one step ahead

The product director

  • Understand consumer trends to scale product lines
  • Remain compliant whilst balancing the need to innovate
  • Integrate emerging technologies

The compliance director

  • Stay abreast of regulatory changes to inform future strategies
  • Identify future threats to safeguard your customers
  • Understand how policy will shape the fintech ecosystem and your business

The marketing and sales director

  • Build your marketing and sales pipeline
  • Enhance your company's brand by positioning amongst the best
  • Deliver your brand announcements and launch new solutions
What you can expect in 2027

Get ready for a bigger Africa Fintech Live

Insights that cut through the noise

Explore multiple expertly curated sessions on the latest fintech, payments and banking trends, with dedicated sessions across fintech infrastructure, stablecoins & payments, open banking, digital identity & fraud and much more.

The global ecosystem under one roof

We bring the entire fintech, banking and payments ecosystem together under one roof. From traditional banking giants to digital challengers, key regulators and policymakers, to BigTech disruptors; this is your chance to connect directly with the industry's most influential players.

Brightest minds across our ecosystem

Hear from C-suite and director-level leaders from Mastercard, Access Bank, Standard Chartered, Kenya Commercial Bank, Absa Bank Kenya, Paystack and more. They've all been part of our events. Access insider perspectives on the strategies driving success in today's market.

Networking redefined, influence amplified

At Africa Fintech Live, we fuel the conversations that keep the industry moving. Dive into 1-2-1 connect meetings, collaborative sessions, thematic roundtables and an electrifying sunset hour where meaningful connections are forged.

The official sunset hour

Turning handshakes into long-lasting connections.

Keep the momentum going with an evening of drinks, live music, and relaxed conversation. This is where the networking magic happens.

Africa Fintech Live networking
- Who attends

Who participates at our events?

- Speakers

Who Speaks at Africa Fintech Live?

Ali Hussein Kassim

Ali Hussein Kassim

Chairman,

Association of Fintechs in Kenya

Hartnell Ndungi

Hartnell Ndungi

Chief Data Officer,

Absa Bank Kenya

Jason Masai

Jason Masai

Head of Product - Digital,

M - Pesa

Hua (Sandra) Yao

Hua (Sandra) Yao

Group Head, Fintech & Remittance,

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated

Caroline Hane-Weijman

Caroline Hane-Weijman

Kenya Country Lead,

Paystack

Stéphanie Sarr Dioh

Stéphanie Sarr Dioh

Technology & Finance Executive

 

David Nandwa

David Nandwa

CEO,

Honeycoin

Eric Wainaina

Eric Wainaina

General Manager, Africa

Conduit

Kakea Mbacha

Kakea Mbacha

Country Manager, Kenya

Lemfi

Vinod Goel

Vinod Goel

Country Manager, East Africa

Jumia

Olanma John-Agbaje

Olanma John-Agbaje

Country Operating Officer, Kenya

Access Bank

Agnes Muthoni

Agnes Muthoni

Head of Growth

Tala

Albert Ndeto Mulei

Albert Ndeto Mulei

Head Commercialisation & Growth

Digital Financial Services, KCB Bank Group

Bolarinwa Odupe

Bolarinwa Odupe

CEO,

Centiiv

Carl Odame-Gyenti

Carl Odame-Gyenti

Director, Banks & Broker Dealers and Fintechs,

Standard Chartered

Radhika Bhachu

Radhika Bhachu

Co-Founder and CEO,

Ndovu

Akshay Grover

Akshay Grover

Founder,

Amadi

Joshua Chibueze

Joshua Chibueze

Co-Founder,

Piggyvest

Oumar Barry

Oumar Barry

Co-Founder and CEO,

Cauridor

Darlington Wleh

Darlington Wleh

President of Blockchain Centre,

NBO

Howell Magondu

Howell Magondu

VP, Partnerships, Global Enterprises and Institutions,

Onafriq

Kevin Korir

Kevin Korir

East Africa Lead,

Vula

Saruni Maina

Saruni Maina

Regional Operations Lead - Africa

BINANCE

Anton Borisov

Anton Borisov

Business Development Director

Codhob

Emily Odindo

Emily Odindo

Lead, Growth and Operations

Lume

- Testimonial

What they had to say

Carl Odame-Gyenti

What stood out at Africa Fintech Live 2026 was the quality of engagement between banks and fintech innovators, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in advancing Africa's digital economy.

Carl Odame-Gyenti

Director, Banks & Broker Dealers and Fintechs,

Standard Chartered

Olanma John-Agbaje

Africa Fintech Live 2026 was an impressive gathering of industry leaders. I particularly valued the conversations around digital banking, innovation, and partnerships driving more accessible financial services across Africa.

Olanma John-Agbaje

Country Operating Officer, Kenya,

Access Bank

Oumar Barry

AFL2026 was a rewarding experience. I enjoyed connecting with innovators who share our passion for simplifying cross-border payments and unlocking Africa's fintech potential.

Oumar Barry

Co-Founder and CEO,

Cauridor

Kakea Mbacha

I enjoyed the inspiring conversations at Africa Fintech Live 2026, particularly around remittances, financial inclusion, and creating seamless financial experiences for Africans at home and abroad.

Kakea Mbacha

Country Manager, Kenya,

LemFi

Caroline Hane-Weijman

It was wonderful connecting with Africa's fintech community at Africa Fintech Live 2026. The conversations on payment innovation and empowering African businesses were truly inspiring.

Caroline Hane-Weijman

Kenya Country Lead,

Paystack

2027 Sponsors and Partners

Associate Sponsors
Exhibitors
Media Partners
Community Partners
- Highlights

Highlights from previous editions

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Keynote Presentation

Demonstrate your thought leadership by delivering a keynote presentation to an engaged audience of fintech and payments leaders.

Panel Discussions

Showcase your expertise by discussing the hot topics of the day relating to your solutions on stage with a panel of senior industry experts.

Fireside Chats

Discuss a hot topic relating to your solutions on stage with a leader from the fintech and payments industry.

Roundtables

Share your experiences and expertise with senior decision-makers from your target accounts in a private roundtable discussion, with a topic and guestlist tailored to your requirements.

Exhibition

Showcase your products and solutions through your carved out space, designed to host your most valuable current and prospective clients and lead the conversations that will shape your business for the year.

Media Visibility

We leverage multiple media platforms to ensure your brand messages get to the right audience before, during and after the event. We have done this multiple times for multiple brands.

Sunset Hours

Keep the momentum going with an evening of drinks, live music, and relaxed conversation. This is where handshakes turn into long-lasting connections.

You've got the brand, we've got the platform

Partner with us to make your mark across East Africa's fintech ecosystem

Amplify.

Your brand awareness across multiple touchpoints

Engage.

Your prospects with unrivaled thought leadership

Connect.

Generate relevant and qualified leads

Exhibit.

Your innovative solutions and services to thousands of attendees

Speak to our team

If you are interested in learning more about our available sponsorship, speaking, exhibitions and other partnership opportunities, please speak to our team.

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