Digital Finance Africa 2026

Empowering Africa's Financial Future: Fintech Innovations for Inclusive Growth

Mark your calendars for 28th October 2026! Join us in Johannesburg for Digital Finance Africa, a pivotal summit for pioneers and thought leaders in the African financial services sector. This full-day event is dedicated to tackling the pressing challenges and uncovering the vast opportunities within the realms of banking and FinTech throughout the continent.

With a sharp focus on actionable solutions and strategic perspectives, Digital Finance Africa is set to catalyze progress in financial technology and bolster economic development across the region.

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Key Topics

Navigating Cybersecurity Risks in Digital Finance.
New Payment Technologies Revolutionizing Finance.
Capital Constraints: Funding Growth in African FinTech.
AI in Banking: Creating Guardrails and Encouraging Innovation.
Cloud Infrastructure: Backbone of Modern Banking.

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Why Attend?

Engage with expert speakers discussing key issues such as financial inclusion, cybersecurity, and new payment technologies.
Participate in panel discussions on pressing industry topics like the impact of AI in banking and the future of cryptocurrencies.
Network with peers, potential partners, and investors.

Why Sponsor?

Position your brand as a leader in the solutions-oriented approach to African FinTech challenges.
Access a concentrated audience of decision-makers and influencers in the finance sector.
Demonstrate your products or services.
Benefit from extensive pre-event and on-site publicity.

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2026 Speakers

Tap into the expertise of FinTech thought-leaders, industry analysts and decision-makers

Abe Wakama

CEO, IT NEWS AFRICA

Adesoji Solanke

Director, Head of FinTech & Banks, Investment Banking Origination, Absa (UK)

Dare Okoudjou

Founder & CEO - Onafriq

Qiniso Mthembu

Group Chief Risk Officer at the JSE

Romaric Sia

Group CISO at UBA Group

Nkahiseng Oratile Ralepeli

VP of Product: Digital Assets, ABSA

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The Audience

Who attends Digital Finance Africa?

At Digital Finance Africa you only meet the people who matter

This year’s Digital Finance Africa will see our community back together. A vibrant gathering where you can make new connections and discover solutions and services to support the successful delivery of your digital transformation initiatives.

Delegates will attend from financial institutions including:
Senior decision-makers from retail and commercial banks, central banks, investment banks, Internet banks, payment providers, insurance firms, influential analysts, regulators, solution providers, and founders of fintech companies.

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Secure your spot at Digital Finance Africa 2026. Register now.

Individual

R2,999.00

One Delegate
Conference & exhibition access
Access to tea, coffee, and lunch stations
Evening drinks and networking
Event slides

5 Delegates

R8,997.00

5 for the price of 3
Conference & exhibition access
Access to tea, coffee, and lunch stations
Evening drinks and networking
Event slides

10 Delegates

R14,995.00

10 for the price of 5
Conference & exhibition access
Access to tea, coffee, and lunch stations
Evening drinks and networking
Event slides

32%

CxO

58%

Financial Institutions

350+

Attendees

51%

Director/VP/SVP/Head

Job Titles

Sector

Uniting leaders from banks, financial institutions, fintechs, and government.

This is the premier platform to meet with and learn from those who are successfully realizing the potential of fintech. Now, more than ever, we must come together and share our stories and find answers to our questions.
This is the who’s who of the finance/technology community and you won’t find better networking anywhere.

Attendees Included:

Chief Information Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Data Officer
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Digital Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Head of Fraud / Compliance
Head of Customer Experience
Head of Innovation
Head of Distribution Channels
Head of IT
Head of Payments
Head of Data Analytics
Head of Digital Transformation
Head of Customer Experience
Head of Fintech
Head of Digital / Digital Banking
Head of App / API infrastructure
Head of Data Architecture
Head of IT Infrastructure
Head of Mobile Banking
Head of Transaction Banking
Head of Distribution Channels
IT Manager
IT Infrastructure Managers

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Calling all Speakers

Share your expertise and insights with a highly engaged audience

Lend your voice to the FinTech conversation and share your expertise with a captive audience.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to the conversation around Financial Services in Africa. Submit your application today and let us know why you would be a valuable addition to our lineup of speakers.

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Are you interested in sponsoring or exhibiting?

Join us as a sponsor to feature your brand at the most anticipated FinTech event of the year.

Sponsoring or exhibiting at Digital Finance Africa is the most effective way for you to put your organization in front of industry decision-makers and budget holders, to powerfully communicate your company’s technology solutions before, during, and after the event.

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Sponsors and Partners

Digital Finance Africa attracts top IT and Finance executives and delegates from around Africa.

Exhibitors and sponsors reach influential decision-makers who attend the conference to discover new players in the industry, form partnerships, and evaluate emerging technologies.

Interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Get the brochure.