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Programme Highlights
The DMFS Africa Forum programme brings together banks, fintech innovators, payment networks, regulators, investors, and technology providers shaping Africa’s digital finance ecosystem.
Across three days in Lagos, the Forum explores the technologies and partnerships enabling the next generation of financial services — from real-time payments and open banking to AI-driven financial platforms and cross-border payment infrastructure.
Through keynote sessions, executive panels, technology showcases, and curated networking, DMFS Africa Forum provides a strategic platform where leaders collaborate to build Africa’s digital finance future.
Lead the Transformation of Africa’s Digital Finance Ecosystem
Now in its edition, DMFS Africa Forum sets the agenda for Africa’s payments, banking innovation, and financial infrastructure landscape, connecting industry leaders, regulators, and innovators.
The 2026 theme:
Building Africa’s Digital Financial Infrastructure: Payments, Platforms & Partnerships
will bring together banks, fintech innovators, regulators, and investors to explore how Africa can scale secure, interoperable, and inclusive financial systems.
Expect three days of:
- Live technology showcases from global fintech and payment infrastructure providers
- Case studies from leading banks and fintech innovators across Africa
- Regulatory dialogues shaping open banking, digital identity, and payments frameworks
- Executive networking sessions connecting financial institutions, investors, and technology partners
Key Programme Tracks
Digital Payments Infrastructure
Exploring real-time payments, payment gateways, and digital wallet ecosystems transforming financial transactions across Africa.
Open Banking & API Ecosystems
How open finance frameworks and API-driven innovation are enabling new financial products and partnerships.
Cross-Border Payments & Settlement Systems
Technologies enabling faster and more efficient payments across African markets.
Financial Inclusion & Digital Identity
How digital identity platforms and fintech innovation are expanding access to financial services.
AI & Data in Financial Services
How artificial intelligence and data analytics are transforming banking operations and customer experience.
Banking–Fintech Partnerships
How banks and fintech innovators collaborate to deliver scalable financial services.
Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention
Protecting digital financial infrastructure from cyber threats and financial crime.
Investment & Fintech Funding
Insights from investors and venture capital firms supporting Africa’s fintech growth.
If You’re an Exhibitor
Showcase your fintech, payments, banking, AI, and digital infrastructure solutions
Meet decision-makers from banks, fintech startups, payment networks, and regulators
Connect with technology buyers from across Africa’s financial sector
Build partnerships with banks, fintech innovators, and infrastructure providers
Generate high-value leads through live demonstrations and executive networking
If You’re a Delegate
Join the conversations shaping Africa’s digital finance transformation
Learn directly from central banks, fintech founders, banking executives, and regulators
Discover technologies powering real-time payments, open banking, and financial inclusion
Connect with senior leaders building Africa’s digital finance ecosystem
Event Highlights
Digital Payments Innovation Arena
Explore the technologies powering real-time payments, digital wallets, payment gateways, and financial infrastructure across Africa.
Banking & Fintech Leadership Forum
Join executives from banks, fintech companies, and regulators discussing digital transformation, open banking, and platform banking.
Fintech Startup Showcase
Meet emerging fintech innovators building payments, lending, regtech, and financial inclusion solutions.
Investor & Partnership Hub
Connect with venture capital firms, development finance institutions, and investors funding Africa’s fintech growth.
What Delegates Will Gain
Attending DMFS Africa Forum enables delegates to:
- understand Africa’s evolving digital finance infrastructure
- learn from banking and fintech leaders
- discover emerging financial technologies
- build partnerships across banks, fintech companies, and technology providers
- gain insights into regulatory developments shaping financial services
Who Will You Meet
- Banking Leaders & Financial Institutions driving digital banking transformation
- Fintech Founders & Payment Innovators building next-generation financial platforms
- Payment Networks & Infrastructure Providers enabling real-time and cross-border payments
- Regulators & Central Banks shaping financial policy and payments regulation
- Investors, Venture Capital & DFIs funding Africa’s fintech and digital finance ecosystem
Africa’s Leading Digital Finance Forum in Numbers
Thematic Focus Areas
DMFS Africa Forum brings together the organizations shaping Africa’s digital finance ecosystem.
Digital payments infrastructure
Open banking and APIs
Cross-border payments and settlement
Financial Inclusion & Digital Identity
AI and data in financial services
Banking-fintech partnerships
Cybersecurity and fraud prevention
Investment and fintech funding
Need To Convince Your Boss?
We understand internal approvals can take time.
Our “Convince Your Boss Pack” outlines the ROI of attending DMFS Africa Forum including market insights, networking opportunities, partnership potential, and access to Africa’s leading digital finance innovators.
Use it to demonstrate the value of attending to your leadership team.
