One Africa, One FinTech Future: A Historic Moment for the Continent’s Digital Economy

In 2025, Africa will step onto the global stage like never before.

Map showcasing the growth and distribution of FinTech hubs across Africa, highlighted by varying sizes of magenta and blue circles representing different levels of activity and development in the sector.

For the first time, two of the most influential platforms in African fintech the Africa FinTech Festival and the South African FinTech Awards will come together to create one powerful, united voice for the continent’s innovators, investors, regulators, and visionaries.

And it’s all happening in South Africa, just days before the country hosts the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

This is more than a conference. More than an awards night.It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Africa’s fintech excellence to the world.

Why This Matters

Africa’s fintech sector has proven its resilience and momentum, even in the face of global economic headwinds. In 2024 alone, tech companies across the continent attracted $2.2 billion in venture capital, with fintech startups taking the lion’s share... $1.4 billion across 116 deals.

But this isn’t just about investment figures. It’s about impact.From enabling cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to driving financial inclusion in rural communities, fintech is rewriting the rules of access, opportunity, and growth across Africa.

By uniting the Africa FinTech Festival and the South African FinTech Awards, we’re creating a platform where ideas turn into action, partnerships are born, and Africa’s story is told by those building its future.

What to Expect

Over 2,000 delegates per day from more than 30 African nations - plus guests from over 100 countries - will gather in Pretoria from 24–26 November 2025. You can expect:

• Inspiring Keynotes & Panels - Hear from bank CEOs, startup founders, regulators, and global tech leaders shaping the future of finance.

• Policy & Innovation Roundtables - Where regulators and entrepreneurs tackle big challenges, from payments modernisation to cross-border regulation.

• A Vibrant Exhibition Floor - Showcasing the latest fintech solutions and products driving Africa’s digital economy.

• The South African FinTech Awards Gala - An evening celebrating excellence, authenticity, and innovation in 12 prestigious categories, from Best FinTech Startup to Green Finance and Lifetime Achievement.

  
  

Why You Should Be There

Whether you’re a founder looking for investors, a policymaker shaping the regulatory landscape, a corporate leader seeking innovation partners, or an investor looking for Africa’s next big opportunity, this is where you need to be.

You’ll be joining:

• C-Suite Leaders from banking, insurance, and telecoms

• Global & Regional Investors including VCs, DFIs, and corporate venture arms

• Policy Makers & Regulators from across Africa’s 54 markets

• High-Growth Startups from Lagos to Cape Town to Cairo

  
  

Our Vision: One Africa, One FinTech Future

At its core, this unified platform is about fostering connections across borders, sectors, and cultures. It’s about creating an Africa where digital finance isn’t just a tool for the few, but a catalyst for opportunity for all.

We believe the future of African fintech is collaborative, inclusive, and globally competitive. And in November 2025, the world will be watching as we show exactly what that future looks like.

For more information, please download the full prospectus.

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