AFRICA FinTech Festival 2025

ONE AFRICA, ONE FINTECH FUTURE

8AM – 5PM | 24 – 25 November 2025

Pretoria, South Africa

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Event Overview (Why Attend)

Since its inaugural edition in 2018, the Africa FinTech Festival has matured into the continent’s foremost platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in digital finance. Under the banner “One Africa, ” the Festival convenes a unique blend of decision-makers, from bank CEOs and telco executives to startup founders, regulators, and global investors, all committed to forging an integrated, tech-driven financial ecosystem

Unmatched Scale & Diversity

In 2024, over 2,500 attendees representing 100+ countries descended on Naivasha, Kenya, to share insights and co-create solutions. Participants spanned sectors and seniority levels: C-Suite leaders at Standard Bank, Absa, Vodacom and MTN; innovation teams from Flutterwave, Chipper Cash, Yoco and Paga; policy architects at SARB and CBN; major cloud providers; and capital partners including IFC, CDC Group, and LHOFT.

Curated Experiences for Maximum Impact

The Festival’s program blends strategic keynotes and high-energy panel debates with hands-on workshops and intimate networking moments. Signature activations include the invitation-only CEO’s Table, which facilitates closed-door strategy sessions, and the Fireside Dinner, where relationships deepen in a relaxed lakeside setting. Each element is designed to spark practical outcomes, whether that’s policy alignment, pilot partnerships, or investment commitments.

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Day 1 Agenda

Time	Session	Topic	Moderator	Speakers
07h30–08h00	Arrival & Registration	Guest arrival and Breakfast. Exhibition floor open
08h00–08h20	Opening Ceremony	“Welcome to a New Era of African FinTech Opening remarks by Dr. Segan and FINASA leadership.”		Mr. Kagisho Dichabe, Chairman, FINASA, Dr. Segun Aina, President Africa FinTech Network
08h20–08h30	Goodwill Message	Goodwill Message: African Development Bank Limited.		Mr. Tijani Babatunde, Principal Financial Institutions Specialist (Southern Africa Region), African Development Bank
08h30–08h50	Address by the South African Reserve Bank	SARB Address: Authorisation Framework	n/a	Mr. Arif Ismail, Payments FMI and Fintech, SARB
08h50–09h10	Opening Keynote	One Continent, One Vision: Building Africa’s Integrated FinTech Future – How continental alignment can turn Africa’s fragmented innovation into global leverage.		Mr. Kevin Odudoh, Executive Head of Business Development, Vodacom Business Services
09h10–09h50	Panel Session	Africa and the G20: Can Our Continent Lead the Next Wave of Financial Innovation? Exploring Africa’s role in shaping inclusive global finance as the world’s fastest-growing digital economy.	Ms. Shelley Anderson, Program Director, Alliance for Innovative Regulations (AIR)	Mr. Kevin Moodley, Director: Financial Services Technology, BDO, Ms. Tracy Ashton, Associate Director, Deloitte, Mr. Tim Masela, Former Head of National Payments System, SARB
09h50–10h30	Fireside Chat	The Pan-African FinTech Passport: From Vision to Reality – Licensing harmonisation, regulatory alignment, and the AfCFTA’s role in unlocking borderless finance.	Ms. Jacqueline Jumah, Director of Advocacy and Capacity Development, AfricaNenda	Ms. Reica Rampersadh, Regulatory Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime Professional, Independent Consultant, Ms. Tanya Alvis, Regional Director SADC, Onafriq, Mr Darren Franks, CEO, FINASA
10h30–11h00	Networking Break & Showcase	Coffee Bar
11h00–11h40	Keynote	Beyond Borders: How PAPSS Is Accelerating Trade, Inclusion, and the Digital African Century	n/a	Ms. Lebogang Mokgabudi, Board Member, PAPSS
11h40–12h30	Panel Session	“Redesigning Remittances: The Future of Cross-Border Payments Wholesale to retail – how do we harmonise the free flow of money across Africa and beyond?”	Mr. Colin Marnewecke, Head of Africa, Moneygram	Mr. Moosa Manjra, CEO, Hello Group, Ms. Tendai Tizirai, Head of Expansion, Mukuru, Mr. Angus Brown, CEO, Minit Money, Ms. Meera Sunker, Head of TCIB, Pay Inc
12h30–13h30	Networking Lunch	Lunch
13h30–14h15	Panel Session	“Stablecoins & the New Financial Order: What Role Will Africa Play? Assessing stablecoins’ impact on reserves, settlements, and financial sovereignty.”	Mr. Darren Franks, CEO, FINASA	Mr. Warren Wheatley, CEO, Africa Bitcoin Corporation, Ms. Candice Mesk, Blockchain Enabler – Application Development Head, Firstrand, Ms. Shelley Anderson, Program Director AIR, Mr. Jevon Coffin-Grey, Co-Founder and CTO, Arrel Tech
14h15–15h00	Panel Session	The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Payments Can Power South Africa’s R130 Billion Online market	Mr. Joshua Shimkin, Head of Growth, Peach Payments	Mr. Andy Higgins, Managing Director, BOBPay, Ms. Tanya Alvis, VP Commercial, Onafriq, Rachel Cowan, CEO, Ozow, Mr. Paul Liebmann, Marketing Director, Aranda, Mr. Andrew Pillay, Country Director, Flowcart
15h00–15h20	Coffee Break	Grab-and-go refreshments
15h20–16h10	Cross-Continental Leadership Dialogue	“Funding SMEs: Beyond Credit Scores Alternative data, new scoring models, and the rise of digital lenders empowering small businesses.”	Mr. Kagisho Dichabe, Chairman, FINASA	Mr. Mladen Colic, Head of Fintech Africa, Transunion, Mr. Pat Mokgatle, Partner, BDO, Mr. Trevor Gosling, CEO, Lula, Ms. Ati Ngubevana, Executive Head for Digital Process Automation, Vodacom Group
16h10–16h40	Fireside Chat	Trust in FinTech: Regulation, Protection, and Prevention. How can regulators and innovators build consumer confidence at scale?	Ms. Reica Rampersadh, Regulatory Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime Professional, Independent Consultant	Ms. Nadine Nagooroo, Managing Executive for Risk, Regulatory and Compliance, Vodacom Financial Services, Mr. Richard Jansen Van Vuuren, Senior Sales Executive, Paymentology
16h40–17h20	Closing Remarks	Mobilising Momentum: Day One Key Takeaways & What to Expect Tomorrow.		Ms. Danielle Lawrence, COO, FINASA

Day 1 Agenda

Day 2 Agenda

Time	Session	Topic	Moderator	Speakers
08h00–08h20	Arrival & Morning Networking	Breakfast and Networking. Exhibition Open
08h20–09h00	Panel Session	Digital Identity Unlocked. Inclusive Finance Unleashed. How Digital ID and Open Finance Will Transform Africa’s Digital Economy	Mr. Nevellan Moodley, Head of Financial Services Advisory, BDO	Mr. Lance Fanaroff, Co-Founder, iidentifii, Mr. Yogo Dubois, Founder and CEO, Rego Inc & AFN VP, Central Africa, Mr. Ashlin Perumall, Partner, Baker McKenzie
09h00–09h30	Minister Address	Address by the Ministry of Communication – Opening of Day 2	n/a	Honourable Mr. Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications
09h30–10h10	Presentation	The Informal Economy: Africa’s Greatest Untapped FinTech Frontier.	n/a	Mr. Lincoln Mali, CEO, Lesaka Technologies Inc
10h10–10h50	Analyse and Discuss	Analysis of Presentation: operational and investment realities of unlocking fintech opportunities in Africa’s informal economy	Ms. Danielle Lawrence, COO, Fintech Association of South Africa	Mr. Gerald Nyakwawa, Head: Digital Channels, Moneymart Finance, Mr. Karabo Seduma, Co-Founder and COO, ePocket, Mr. Mike Adamson, CEO, eShandi, Mr. Jaroshen Naidoo, Executive Head for SME Digital Enablement, Vodacom Business
10h50–11h20	Networking Break	Coffee and Snacks
11h20–12h00	Panel Session	“Women Leading Africa How female leadership and inclusion are reshaping the continent’s innovation landscape.”	Ms. Symone Davids, Director, Africa Women in Fintech and Payments Network	Ms. Miranda Naidoo, Co-Founder and CEO, Scale, Ms. Michelle De Oliveira, Partner, BDO Financial Services Advisory, Ms. Abyda Aziz, COO, TouchNet Telecommunications
12h00–12h40	Panel Session	“The State of Inclusive Instant Payments New insights into adoption, interoperability, and digital inclusion across the continent.”	Ms. Jacqueline Jumah, Director of Advocacy and Capacity Development, AfricaNenda	Ms. Anine DeKock, Head of Partnerships, Peach Payments, Mr. Javier Hermida, Sales Director: Banking and Payments, FIS, Ms. Sindi Tshabalala, Pay Inc, Ms. Tendi Hlatshwayo, Chief Legal Officer, Ozow
12h40–13h40	Networking Lunch	Lunch
13h40–14h20	Tech Spotlight	“AI, Blockchain, and Big Data: The Power Trio Redefining Financial Systems How emerging technologies are driving smarter, faster, and more transparent finance.”	Mr. Mark Chirnside, Group CRO and Africa CEO, Cross Switch S.A.R.L	Mr. Tavonga Muchuchuti, President, Fintech Association of Botswana, Mr. Percy Maphologela, Founder and CEO, EquiXToken Capital, Mr. Vishen Chetty, CEO, NexFin Solutions
14h20–15h00	Spotlight Session	“Digital Banking in Africa: Rebuilding Trust for the Next Generation Exploring the trust gap between digital banks, traditional banks, customers, and regulators.”	Mr. Kumaran Selvarajalu, Former Head of Payments, Banking Association of South Africa	Ms. Marlyn Jose, Head of Business Development, Mintoak, Ms. Maxine Hlaba, GM, SADC Banking Association, Ms. Pauline Molloyi, Chief Product and Innovation Officer, OM Bank
15h00–15h30	Panel Session	“One Africa: What Must Happen by 2030 to Prevent Fragmentation? A united roadmap for policy, infrastructure, and inclusion across 54 nations.”	Mr. Brendon Williamson, CEO	Dr. Thanusha Govender, CEO, XLink, Mr. James Poultney, Manager, BDO, Ms. Hannah Marais, Senior Associate Director, Deloitte, Ms. Stasha Battye, Head of Retail Payments eZAR, Block Markets Africa
15h30–15h40	Closing Remarks	“Closing Reflections & Announcement of 2026 Host Nation Celebrating progress, partnerships, and Africa’s fintech future.”		Mr. Kagisho Dichabe, Chairman, FINASA, Dr. Segun Aina, President Africa FinTech Network

Day 2 Agenda

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Venue

A world-class venue with modern facilities, accommodation options, and convenient access to OR Tambo International Airport.
Perfectly equipped to host Africa’s most prestigious fintech gathering.

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