To create new partnerships for FinTech start-ups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs from all over Africa.
Africa Fintech Festival 2025
- November 24 - 26 2025
- Pretoria, South Africa
Working Towards One Africa - A Unified Fintech Continent
The Africa Fintech Festival is the flagship event of the Africa Fintech Network, with previous editions held in Nigeria (2018), Uganda (2019), Mauritius (2021) and Kenya (2024). It serves as a vibrant convergence point for industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, innovators, and policymakers, offering a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Who We Are
Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA)
The Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the growth and development of the fintech industry in South Africa. FINASA was founded in 2022 by a group of fintech industry leaders who saw the need for a platform where fintech companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders could connect, share ideas, and collaborate on projects. Today, FINASA is a thriving community of fintech professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, all united by a common goal: to drive innovation and growth in the fintech sector.
Africa Fintech Network (AFN)
Africa Fintech Network (AFN) is a platform that unites Africa’s fintech and digital finance leaders, organizations and stakeholders through their country associations to exchange information and ideas, promote and support creation of innovative technologies and deployment across and beyond Africa.
Key Achievements & Goals
Our Key Achievements include :
- Formalisation and inauguration of Africa FinTech Network.
- Provided the platform for the official take of the UK-Africa Fintech Investment Group.
- Increased membership for the FinTech Association of Nigeria.
- Facilitated engagements with stakeholders and relevant Government agencies.
- Initiated discussions on the creation of the draft FinTech Adoption Roadmap for the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Implementation and development of policies and regulatoryframeworks pertinent to creating an enabling environment for harnessing Financial Technology in Uganda.
- Increase of FITSPA membership base post event.
- Industry recognition and creation of a unified voice for the Uganda Fintech ecosystem.
- Solidified partnerships with fintech, banks, insurers and MNO’s.
- Creation of investment opportunities for deeper penetration for financial services.
- Global Reach & Engagement: 2,200+ registrations, 1,400+ attendees from 90+ countries, and 100+ speakers across 38 sessions.
- Industry Impact & Networking: Covered fintech innovation, regulation, and investment, with 784+ business contacts and 317 discussions created.
- Government & Policy Influence: Strengthened dialogue with regulators and policymakers, enhancing fintech-friendly policies.
- Investment & Ecosystem Growth: Showcased Africa’s fintech potential, attracting investor interest and partnerships.
- Recognition & Future Growth: Boosted visibility for fintech associations.
- Showcase Pan-African FinTech Solution & Ecosystems
- Drive Partnerships and Funds for the Fintech Development.
- Discuss Regulations to Enable and Unblock Fintech Development.
- Provide learning Opprtunities Around Fintech.
Target Audience
- SMEs
- Corporates
- Investors
- Startups
- Entrepreneurs
- Regulators
- Tech Companies
- Financial Service Providers
- Govt & County Govts
- Universities & Research Institutes
Why You Should Get Involved
To inspire actionable change in regulatory bodies to facilitate FinTech development across Africa.
To generate original and exclusive content that will be made freely available online to serve as an educational tool.
To secure new sources of funding in FinTech across hubs, start-ups.
To bring more stakeholders into the Pan-African ecosystem to promote it as a FinTech hub for Africa.
Why Sponsor
Increased visibility in the Fintech and
Financial sector.
Increased visibility in the Fintech and
Financial sector.
Opportunities for speaking and panel participation.
Exclusive networking events with professionals
Insights into technology trends in the forementioned themes
Direct engagement with potential clients, facilitating lead generation and business development opportunities.
Event Format
- Welcome Cocktail
- Case Studies Showcases
- CEO Breakfast
- Exhibition
- Startup Pitches
- Keynote Addresses
- Panel Discussions
- Africa Themed Dinner
- Roundtable Sessions
Agenda Overview
Green Finance
Agriculture
Capacity Development
Policy & Regulations
Sponsorship
Brace yourself for the Africa FinTech Festival – a groundbreaking event poised to ignite the FinTech landscape like never before. This is your chance to be part of the FinTech highlight of the year, where innovation meets opportunity. Here’s why you should seize the moment and become a sponsor:
- Elevate Your Brand: Immerse your brand in the heart of Africa’s FinTech revolution, commanding attention and recognition from industry titans and rising stars alike.
- Unlock Strategic Partnerships: Gain exclusive access to our business matchmaking platform, opening doors to game-changing collaborations and synergies that propel your business forward.
- Experience Unparalleled Networking: Step into our VIP lounge, a hub of networking excellence, where you’ll forge connections with industry influencers and thought leaders, shaping the future of FinTech.
- Take Center Stage: Secure the opportunity to captivate audiences as a keynote or panel speaker, showcasing your expertise and visionary insights to an engaged and influential crowd.
This Festival is more than just an event; it’s a catalyst for transformative change. We’re creating an unprecedented collaborative environment designed to nurture and accelerate the growth of the FinTech ecosystem in Mauritius and across the African continent.Join the movement now and be part of this historic revolution. Together, we’ll redefine the FinTech landscape and unlock boundless possibilities.
