AFRICA FinTech Festival 2025
ONE AFRICA, ONE FINTECH FUTURE
8AM – 5PM | 24 – 25 November 2025
Pretoria, South Africa
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One africa. one fintech Future
In Conjunction With: The G20 Summit. The Africa FinTech Festival (AFF) is the continent’s premier gathering of digital finance stakeholders, a multi-day platform designed to convene policy architects, capital allocators, innovators, and ecosystem builders under one roof.
Presented by FINASA in collaboration with the Africa FinTech Network, AFF 2025 arrives at a historic moment: running alongside the G20 Summit, where global attention will be focused on Africa’s role in shaping the future of finance.
Themed “One Africa”, the Festival aims to drive cross-border alignment and accelerate digital transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area’s Digital Trade Protocol. With over 2,500 delegates expected from 100+ countries – including banks, VCs, DFIs, regulators, and major fintech players – AFF offers unrivalled scale, diversity, and visibility.
What is africa fintech festival 2025
In November 2025, Africa steps into the global spotlight.
The Africa FinTech Festival (AFF), presented by Fintech Association South Africa (FINASA) in collaboration with the Africa FinTech Network (AFN), stands as the continent’s premier gathering of digital finance innovators, investors, regulators, and visionaries.
Taking place in conjunction with the G20 Leaders’ Summit, this landmark event positions African fintech at the centre of global economic conversations. Over two transformative days, the festival will unite more than 2,500 delegates from over 100 countries, including founders, CEOs, policymakers, DFIs, venture capitalists, and ecosystem builders, all coming together under one roof to shape the future of inclusive finance across the continent.
Under the theme “One Africa, One FinTech Future,” the festival drives cross-border collaboration and accelerates digital transformation through platforms like the African Continental Free Trade Area’s Digital Trade Protocol, showcasing Africa’s growing influence on the global stage.
Expect visionary keynotes, dynamic panels, and high-impact discussions, AFF 2025 will explore the forces redefining the fintech landscape, from digital identity and payments interoperability to AI-driven inclusion, cyber resilience, and open finance innovation.
This is Africa’s fintech moment: a powerful convergence of innovation, collaboration, and excellence that will define the next decade of financial evolution.
The world is watching. Africa is ready.
Brought to you by
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.
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Who Should Attend
Delegates
Gain direct access to cutting-edge insights, innovations, and strategies that are transforming financial services across Africa.
Engage with over 2,500 professionals, policymakers, and pioneers driving fintech progress in payments, banking, insurance, and regulation.
From visionary keynotes to interactive panels and masterclasses, every session offers tools, inspiration, and connections to elevate your professional journey.”
Sponsors and Partners
Position your brand at the centre of Africa’s fintech movement.
Showcase your leadership, build partnerships with high-value clients and decision-makers, and align your organisation with the continent’s most influential fintech gathering.
Your presence demonstrates commitment to Africa’s digital evolution, where visibility translates into long-term credibility and opportunity.
Exhibitors and Ecosystem Builders
Share your innovations with an audience ready to invest, collaborate, and implement.
Meet potential clients, partners, and investors face-to-face, and leverage media exposure through our extensive local and international coverage.
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Two Days of Insight, Innovation, and Impact.
The Africa FinTech Festival 2025 brings together the brightest minds shaping the future of digital finance across the continent. Expect thought-provoking keynotes, interactive sessions, and case studies that unpack how collaboration, policy alignment, and innovation are driving Africa’s fintech rise on the global stage:
Day 1:
• Innovation
• Regulation
• Collaboration
• Focus on digital identity
• Open finance
• Payments interoperability
• Regulatory frameworks.
Day 2:
• Funding
• Scaling and Inclusion
• Focus on VC investment
• Women in fintech
• SME finance
• Sustainable innovation.
A Leading Business Communications & Technology enabler, your platform for Fintech Innovation
HEADLINE SPONSOR
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Speakers
Dr SegunAina
President
Africa Fintech Network
Dr Stanley Jacob
President & VP
Fintech Association of Nigeria (FintechNGR)
Mr Alex Sea
Director
Africa Fintech Forum
Mrs Miranda Naidoo
Director
Africa Fintech Forum
Mrs Shelley Anderson
Head of International
Alliance for Innovative Regulation
Mr Lance Fanaroff
Chief Strategy Officer
iiDENTIFii
Mr Mladen Colic
Head of FinTech
TransUnion
Mrs Michelle De Oliveira
Partner
BDO South Africa
Mr Yogo Dubois
President
DRC Fintech Association
Mr Mphahlela Mokgatle
Partner: Head of Entrepreneurial Business
BDO SOUTH AFRICA
Mr Richard Jansen Van Vuuren
Senior Bus Dev Africa Paymentology
Mr Lincoln Mali
CEO Southern Africa
Lesaka
Ms Tracy Ashton
Associate Director Strategy and Business Design
Deloitte
Ms Ashlin Perumall
Partner
Baker McKenzie
Mr Lorien Gamaroff
CEO
Centbee
Mr Trevor Gosling
Co-founder & CEO
Lula
Ms Danielle Lawrence
COO
FINASA
Mr Darren Franks
CEO
FINASA
Ms Candice Mesk
Blockchain Delivery Lead
FirstRand
Mr Tavonga Muchuchuti
President
Fintech Association Botswana
Ms Chilekwa Banda
Director Fintech
Bridging Gap Solutions
Mr Michael Adamson
CEO
eShandi
Ms Hannah Marais
Senior Associate Director
Deloitte Consulting
Mr Karabo Seduma
Co-foudner & COO
ePocket (Pty) Ltd
Mr Vish
Managing Director
NEXFIN SOLUTIONS
Mr Munyaradzi Gerald Nyakwawa
Chief Association Executive
Digital Finance Practictioners & Fintech Association of Zimbabwe
Ms Tendai Tizirai
Head of Expansion
Mukuru
Mr Obey Itai Domingo
VP SADC
Thunes
Ms Ati Ngubevana
Group Executive: AI & Automation
Vodacom
Dr Thanusha Govender
CEO
XLink
Mr Nevellan Moodley
Partner and Head of Financial Services Advisory Head of Fintech for Africa
BDO
Mr Kevin Moodley
Partner: BDO Financial Services Advisory
BDO
Mr Peter Malebye
Managing Executive – Connected Products & Solutions
Vodacom Business
Ms Anine de Kock
Head of Partnerships
Peach Payments (Pty) Ltd
Dr Patrick Conteh
CEO
Africa Fintech Network
Mr Andy Higgins
Managing Director
Bob Pay
Ms Marlyn Jose
VP: Africa
Mintoak Innovation Pvt Ltd
Mr Jaroshen (Jay) Naidoo
Executive Head: SME Digital Enablement
Vodacom Business
Mr Kevin Odudoh
Executive Head: Business Development
Vodacom Business
Mr Mncedisi Mayekiso
Managing Executive: Direct Sales
Vodacom Business
Ms Abyda Aziz
COO
TouchNet Telecommunications
Mr Paul Liebmann
Marketing Director
Aranda
Mrs Rutendo Nyathi
Chief Legal Officer
Ozow (Pty) Ltd
Mrs Symone Davids
Director: Southern Africa
Africa Women in Fintech and Payments Network
Mr Jevon Coffin-Grey
Co-founder & CTO
Arrel
Mr Percy Maphologela
Founder & CEO
EquiXToken Capital
Mrs Rachel Cowan
CEO
Ozow
Mr Andrew Pillay
Country Director
Flowcart//Sukhiba
Mr Mark Chirnside
CEO / Co-founder & Director
Cross Switch Technologies / Xago
Ms Maxine Hlaba
Executive Secretary
SADC Banking Association
Mr Warren Wheatley
Chief Executive Office
Africa Bitcoin Corporation
Mr Sannesh Beharie
Managing Executive: SME (Small Medium Enterprise)
Vodacom Business
Ms Sindiswa Tshabalala
Scheme Manager
PayInc
Ms Reica Rampersadh
Regulatory Compliance and Anti-Financial Crime Specialist
Independent Consultant
Mr Angus Brown
CEO
Minit Money
Dr Arif Ismail
Head: National Payment System Department
South African Reserve Bank
Mr Tijani Babatunde
Principal Investment Officer
African Development Bank
Mr Colin Marnewecke
Head of Africa
MoneyGram
Mr Moosa Manjra
CEO
Hello Gorup
Mr Brendon Williamson
Independent Fintech Consultant
Ms Tanya Alvis
Regional Director- SEA
Onafriq
Mr Kagisho Dichabe
Chairman, FINASA
Who Is Attending
Be part of Africa’s most influential FinTech movement
The FinTech Awards Gala Event 2025
Recognizing the Visionaries Shaping Africa’s Fintech
Closing the Africa FinTech Festival on a high note, the FinTech Awards Gala 2025 takes place on the evening of 25 November, immediately following the conference.
This private awards celebration brings together the continent’s leading innovators, investors, and changemakers for a night dedicated to honouring excellence across the African fintech ecosystem.
Twelve Elite Categories highlight groundbreaking achievements from digital banking to sustainable finance.
Over five hundred Industry Luminaries, including C-suite executives, founders, and investors, gather to celebrate innovation and leadership.
A Distinguished Panel of Judges represents Africa’s top fintech pioneers and thought leaders.
Global Recognition is achieved through extensive media exposure and strategic partnerships.
An evening of inspiration, connection, and recognition celebrating those redefining the future of finance in Africa.
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