The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) will take place from November 18 to 20, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Center in Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together fintech founders, investors, policymakers, regulators and technology leaders to discuss developments shaping Africa’s financial services sector.
The three-day event will focus on key areas of financial technology, including digital payments, artificial intelligence (AI), financial inclusion, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and financial infrastructure. The summit is expected to provide a platform for industry stakeholders to exchange ideas, explore business opportunities and discuss solutions to challenges affecting the growth of Africa’s fintech ecosystem.
According to the published programme, discussions will examine the role of technology in improving financial access, strengthening payment systems and supporting cross-border financial transactions. Artificial intelligence and its growing applications in financial services will also feature prominently, alongside cybersecurity, digital asset infrastructure, stablecoins and regulatory technology.
Other scheduled sessions will address fintech licensing, payment interoperability, financial inclusion, remittances, open finance and investment in Africa’s financial infrastructure. The programme also includes product launches, partnership announcements, exhibitions, workshops and a startup pitch competition designed to connect emerging businesses with investors and other industry stakeholders.
The summit is expected to create opportunities for fintech companies, financial institutions, investors and regulators to establish connections and explore potential areas of collaboration. Potential developments to watch include new fintech partnerships, product launches, investment announcements and discussions on regulatory frameworks affecting digital financial services across African markets.
The event will also feature the Alpha Expo Micro-Accelerator and Pitch Competition, bringing together selected early-stage startups to showcase their solutions to investors and ecosystem leaders. As African markets continue to expand their digital financial services infrastructure, the summit will provide a platform for discussions on innovation, investment, financial access and regional integration.
Further details, including the full agenda and registration information, are available on the official Africa Fintech Summit 2026 programme.
