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Not a conference. A working platform.
F3 was created to move the industry forward.
This is where regulators, financial institutions, infrastructure providers, investors, and fintech operators come together to engage on the opportunities and challenges shaping the ecosystem.
Every part of the platform is designed around meaningful engagement and practical outcomes that continue beyond the event itself.
No unnecessary panels. No filler content. Just focused conversations with the right people in the room.
Why F3 matters now
Fintech across Southern Africa is evolving rapidly, but the gap between innovation, regulation, and implementation continues to grow.
F3 exists to help close that gap by creating a space where the ecosystem can engage directly, collaboratively, and constructively.
Rapid ecosystem growth
The fintech landscape continues to expand across payments, infrastructure, digital banking, and financial inclusion. As new technologies and business models enter the market, the ecosystem is becoming more interconnected and increasingly important to the broader financial sector. This growth creates significant opportunity, but also increases the need for collaboration and alignment across the industry.
What is F3?
F3 is a two day fintech platform focused on collaboration, alignment, and execution.
Rather than traditional conference formats, the platform is built around structured working sessions, curated discussions, strategic networking, and ecosystem engagement.
The objective is simple: create conversations that contribute to meaningful industry progress.
Working Sessions
Focused discussions across key fintech domains and ecosystem challenges.
Strategic Networking
Senior level relationship building across the ecosystem.
Regulator Engagement
Direct interaction with policymakers and industry stakeholders.
Ecosystem Outputs
Insights and recommendations designed to continue beyond the event itself.
A focused, high value audience
F3 brings together senior decision makers from across the fintech ecosystem in a curated environment designed for meaningful engagement.
Regulators &
Policymakers
Direct engagement with ecosystem stakeholders
Payment & Infrastructure Providers
Core infrastructure and payment rail operators
Banks & Financial
Institutions
Senior banking and innovation leaders
Investors & Capital
Allocators
Venture, institutional, and strategic capital
Fintech Founders &
Operators
Emerging and established fintech leaders
Technology & Advisory
Firms
Advisory, consulting, and technology partners
40+
Fintechs, financial institutions & infrastructure providers
Invite Only
Designed for meaningful engagement, not mass attendance
200+
Senior decision makers across the ecosystem
2 days. Focused. Outcome driven.
DAY 1
Industry Working Sessions
Focused sessions across key fintech domains designed to surface real world challenges, opportunities, and areas for industry alignment.
Discussions bring together regulators, financial institutions, infrastructure providers, fintech operators, and ecosystem partners in a collaborative working environment.
DAY 2
Alignment and Ecosystem Outputs
Key discussions are refined into actionable insights, ecosystem recommendations, and ongoing areas of engagement across the industry.
The focus shifts from discussion to alignment, helping identify practical next steps and opportunities for continued collaboration across the ecosystem.
CULMINATING EVENT
South African Fintech Awards
The FINASA Fintech Festival concludes with the South African Fintech Awards, bringing together senior leaders from across the ecosystem for an evening of recognition, networking, and industry celebration.
The awards recognise the companies, founders, financial institutions, and innovators driving meaningful progress across fintech in Southern Africa.
Built around independent judging and measurable industry impact, the platform is designed to celebrate real execution, innovation, and ecosystem growth.
Key ecosystem themes
F3 is structured around the conversations shaping the future of fintech across Southern Africa.
Each theme is designed to encourage practical discussion, ecosystem alignment, and meaningful engagement between industry stakeholders and regulators.
Payments and Infrastructure // The future of payment rails, interoperability, and transaction ecosystems.
Open Banking // Collaboration, APIs, and data driven financial ecosystems.
Financial Inclusion // Expanding access through technology and ecosystem innovation.
Digital Identity // Trust, compliance, and scalable digital onboarding.
Regulation and Policy // Building alignment between industry and regulators.
Emerging Technologies // AI, embedded finance, digital assets, and next generation infrastructure.
PARTNER WITH F3 // Go beyond visibility.
Shape outcomes.
F3 is built for organisations looking for more than traditional sponsorship visibility.
This is an opportunity to:
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Engage directly with regulators and policymakers
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Participate in industry shaping conversations
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Build strategic ecosystem relationships
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Position your organisation within the future of fintech in the region
HEADLINE SPONSOR
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Maximum impact.
Premier visibility.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
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Strategic presence.
Lasting influence.
GOLD SPONSOR
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High-impact visibility.
Meaningful connections.
OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Tailored opportunities to suit your goals.
Partnerships can be customised to align with your organisation’s strategic objectives.
PREVIOUS SPONSORS INCLUDE
FINASA FINTECH AWARDS
Recognising industry excellence
The South African Fintech Awards recognise the companies and leaders driving meaningful impact across the ecosystem.
Built around independent judging and real industry contribution, the platform celebrates execution, innovation, and ecosystem progress.
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2026 Award Categories
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Best RegTech Award
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Digital Assets / Cryptocurrency Innovation Award
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Excellence in Payments
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Financial Inclusion Impact Award
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FinTech Innovation of the Year
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Ecosystem Collaboration of the Year
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FinTech App of the Year
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Emerging Thought Leader of the Year
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FinTech Entrepreneur of the Year
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations opening soon
Join the waitlist to be notified when nominations officially open for the 2026 South African Fintech Awards.
Be part of what comes next
F3 brings together the people and organisations shaping the future of fintech across South Africa.
Whether you are looking to contribute to industry conversations, build strategic relationships, support ecosystem growth, or position your organisation within the region’s evolving fintech landscape, F3 provides a platform for meaningful engagement.