Wednesday, August 6

Get inspired as we spotlight bold ideas shaping the future of finance.

• Keynotes on building bridges between Canada and Africa’s fintech economies

• Lightning Talks offering sharp insights on stable coins, microloans, African fintech innovation, and cross-border fintech collaboration

• Panel Discussions on the power of open banking, cybersecurity in fintech innovation and the role governments in enabling AI and Fintech Innovation.

• Rockstar Success Story: Jonah Chininga (Founder, WOVEO) on unlocking credit through social collateral.

• Workshop: A hands-on session on IP strategy for African fintechs—critical for fundraising, expansion, and resilience

• Round tables tackling ESG & Green Finance, health access, cybersecurity and Fintech risks, Web3/Blockchain/Crypto, APIs, and capital-raising strategies

 Thursday, August 7

Take your knowledge—and your network—to the next level.

• Keynotes on unlocking Africa’s fintech potential and building the future proactively

• Lightning Talks from leaders including Sunil Sharma (investor in 40+ African startups) and Dr Patrick Conteh (CEO of the Africa Fintech Network ) on overcoming access challenges and driving growth

• Panel Discussions on fintech leadership, talent, and culture, investor strategies, and the evolving world of digital currencies

• Rockstar Success Story: Ayo Oyalekem (Co-founder, Mainstack) shares how AI is transforming the fintech user experience

• Live Pitching Competition – Watch top Fintech Startups and Africa–Canada Bridge Builders pitch to investors, regulators, and ecosystem leaders

• Evening Networking Reception to close the summit in style

This is more than a conference. It’s where the Canada-Africa fintech future begins.
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