About DMFS Africa
The Business Forum for Africa's Digital Financial Infrastructure
Africa’s digital-finance economy is expanding rapidly — and behind every digital bank, instant payment, mobile wallet, cross-border transaction and embedded financial service is an increasingly sophisticated technology infrastructure.
DMFS Africa Forum exists for the market building that infrastructure.
Held in Lagos, DMFS brings together banks, payment companies, fintechs, enterprise buyers, regulators, investors and technology providers to address the systems and partnerships required to build, connect, secure and scale Africa’s next generation of financial services.
From payments and core banking to cloud, APIs, cybersecurity, digital identity, AI, data and cross-border settlement, DMFS creates a focused commercial environment for the organisations buying, building and investing in Africa’s financial infrastructure.
Africa’s Digital Finance Market at a Glance
$107BN
AFRICAN BANKING MARKET
Africa's banking sector reached approximately $107 billion in revenues in 2025.
₦1.07 QUADRILLION
Nigeria Electronic Payments
The value of electronic payments processed in Nigeria in 2024, up nearly 80% from 2023
11.2 BILLION
Electronic Transactions
Nigeria processed approximately 11.2 billion electronic payment transactions in 2024.
1+ BILLION
Mobile Money Accounts
Sub-Saharan Africa had more than one billion registered mobile-money accounts in 2024 — double the number recorded in 2020
$100BN+
Mobile Money Merchant Payments
More than $100 billion was paid to merchants globally through mobile money in 2024, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for two-thirds of the value.
Behind these numbers is an enormous infrastructure requirement. As transaction volumes, digital banking, mobile money and cross-border commerce scale, financial institutions need greater processing capacity, modern banking systems, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital identity, APIs, AI, data and settlement technology.
That is the market DMFS Africa Forum is built to serve.
Why Participate
Join Africa’s Growing Marketplace for Digital Finance Innovation
Africa’s digital finance ecosystem is expanding rapidly, creating significant opportunities for banks, fintech companies, payment providers, and technology vendors.
The DMFS Africa Forum connects the organizations building this ecosystem and accelerating the next phase of financial innovation across the continent.
The Forum focuses on key areas including:
- Payments infrastructure and financial rails
- Digital banking platforms and fintech innovation
- Open finance and financial APIs
- Cross-border payments and regional financial integration
- Digital identity and financial security
- Artificial intelligence and data-driven financial services
Through its exhibition, conference sessions, and networking platform, the Forum connects technology providers with financial institutions actively investing in digital transformation.
Why Africa, Why Now
Africa’s financial sector is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in the global digital economy.
Several powerful trends are shaping this moment:
- Africa’s fintech sector is one of the fastest-growing in the world, attracting billions in investment and driving financial innovation.
- Mobile money and digital payments are expanding rapidly, bringing financial services to millions of individuals and businesses.
- Cross-border payment systems and regional financial infrastructure are evolving, supporting greater trade integration across the continent.
- Open banking, financial APIs, and embedded finance are reshaping financial ecosystems, enabling collaboration between banks, fintech companies, and technology providers.
- Governments and regulators are supporting digital finance innovation, while strengthening financial stability and consumer protection.
Located at the center of West Africa’s financial and technology ecosystem, Lagos provides an ideal meeting point for the leaders shaping Africa’s digital finance future.
Collaborating to Shape Africa’s Financial Future
Digital finance is no longer confined to banks or fintech startups.
It now touches every sector of the economy, including:
- financial services
- telecommunications
- e-commerce
- logistics
- public services
- international trade
The DMFS Africa Forum brings together established industry leaders, fast-growing fintech innovators, regulators, investors, and technology providers working together to strengthen Africa’s financial infrastructure.
The Forum collaborates closely with:
- financial institutions and fintech associations
- government and regulatory bodies
- technology and infrastructure providers
- international development partners
- research institutions and industry networks
Becoming a Forum Partner positions your organization at the center of Africa’s rapidly evolving digital finance ecosystem increasing visibility and access across local, regional, and global markets.
Whether you represent a financial institution, fintech platform, technology provider, investment firm, or industry association, partnering with DMFS Africa Forum provides direct access to the decision-makers shaping Africa’s financial future.
Who Exhibits:
- Payment infrastructure platforms
- Digital banking and core banking systems
- Fintech platforms and financial APIs
- Fraud prevention and cybersecurity solutions
- Digital identity and KYC providers
- Cloud infrastructure and financial data platforms
- Financial analytics and AI technology providers
- Compliance and regulatory technology solutions
Who Attends:
Financial Institutions
Commercial banks
Digital banks
Microfinance institutions
Payment service providers
Fintech & Payment Companies
Fintech startups
Payment processors
Mobile money operators
Financial technology innovators
Technology & Infrastructure Providers
Core banking platforms
Cloud infrastructure providers
Cybersecurity and identity providers
AI and data technology companies
Regulators & Public Institutions
Central banks
Financial regulators
National payment authorities
Investors & Ecosystem Leaders
Private equity firms
Venture capital investors
Development finance institutions
Global technology companies
