Nairobi, 2 - 3 July 2025
Schedule
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Jul 29:30
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OPENING INTERVIEW Africa’s financial future: innovation, inclusion, and the path to prosperity
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 29:50
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KEYNOTE PANEL Navigating the African consumer behavior in an era of digital opportunity and high demand for convenient transacting
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Linus Gitahi, Chairman of the board, Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 210:30
Conference pass
KEYNOTE INTERVIEW The transformative power of new open payment integrations for consumers and companies in Africa
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 211:30
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PANEL Upgrading the real time payments infrastructure: adopting the correct tools to modernize
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Christian Kajeneri, Director, National Bank of Rwanda
STAGE 2: PAYMENTS
Jul 211:30
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PANEL Unlocking ecommerce potential: exploring marketplaces and a super app customer base
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 211:30
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PANEL Open, flexible and customer-centric: demystifying APIs and BaaS as the building blocks of innovation
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Sidi Mohamed Dhaker, Director, Banque Centrale De Mauritanie
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Jul 212:10
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PANEL Banking & financial sector liberalisation: driving financial inclusion in Ethiopia & advancing cashless payments
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
This panel will explore how regulatory shifts, fintech innovation, and cross-border payment solutions are unlocking financial access for millions and shaping the future of cashless transactions in Ethiopia and East Africa.
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 212:10
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PANEL Last-Mile delivery & logistics: bridging the gap to underserved communities
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Wanini Wachira, Head of Retail, Hotpoint Appliances Limited
Micah Wanyama Wanyama, Operations Director, The Coca-Cola Company
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 212:10
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PANEL Breaking barriers: financial literacy as the key to women's economic empowerment
STAGE 3: FINTECH
This panel will explore the transformative role of financial literacy in advancing women's economic empowerment across Kenya and East Africa.
Maurine Onyango, CEO, County Government of Kisumu
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Jul 214:00
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PANEL Removing the third party: an embedded transaction for convenience and improved CX
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Moderator: Priscilla D'Oliveira, Chief Operating Officer, CrossTech Payments
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 214:00
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PANEL Boosting customer retention and avoiding churn: maintaining satisfaction, loyalty and profitability
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Irene Idiaghe, Global President, The Coca-Cola Company
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 214:00
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PANEL Measuring CX across an ever-evolving industry: building better models and defining a unified framework
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Abhinav Nehra, CEO, CIB Bank Kenya
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Jul 214:40
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INTERVIEW Financial inclusion and digital payments: the impact of digital wallets on expanding access to financial services
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Moderator: Lucia Musau, CEO, African Elite Group Ltd
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 214:40
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PANEL The future of retail & ecommerce in East Africa
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
East Africa’s retail and e-commerce landscape is undergoing a digital revolution, fuelled by changing consumer behaviors, AI-driven experiences, and cutting-edge payment solutions. From bustling street markets to luxury malls, from WhatsApp shopping to AI-powered recommendations—how and where people shop is evolving at lightning speed.
Funlola Pearce, Finance Director, Beiersdorf East Africa Ltd
Robert Machira, Group Chief Financial Officer, Goodlife Pharmacy Africa
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 214:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT Africa’s fintech revolution: As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, seamless payments, cross-border transactions, and regulatory harmonization are critical to economic growth.
STAGE 3: FINTECH
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STAGE 3: FINTECH
Jul 215:40
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PANEL The advancement of digital wallets: enhancing interoperability, integrating ecommerce and empowering SME’s
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom
Christine Maina, CEO, East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA)
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 215:40
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PANEL Perfecting the all-in-one hub from front to back: enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency across African channels
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Ravi Kanani, CEO, Hotpoint Appliances Limited
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 215:40
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FIRESIDE CHAT eKYC verification: leveraging state-of-the-art AI and machine learning tech to automate processes effectively with regulation at the core
STAGE 3: FINTECH
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Jul 216:20
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PANEL Digitising county finance: unlocking innovation & financial inclusion for transparent public services
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Maurine Onyango, CEO, County Government of Kisumu
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 216:20
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INTERVIEW Localising digital commerce: bridging cultures & consumer behaviours in Africa’s diverse markets
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 216:20
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PANEL Empowering financial Inclusion: the role of SACCOs in East Africa’s economic growth
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) play a pivotal role in driving financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and access to credit across East Africa. With millions relying on SACCOs for affordable financing, investment opportunities, and savings solutions, their impact on the region’s financial landscape continues to grow.
STAGE 3: FINTECH
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Jul 39:50
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KEYNOTE PANEL Navigating the African consumer behavior in an era of digital opportunity and high demand for convenient transacting
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 310:30
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DIAMOND Gen AI in digital transactions: increasing revenue and optiziming costs
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 311:30
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PANEL Transforming Kenya’s cashless economic landscape: enhanced transparency, reduced corruption and increased efficiency
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Zahid Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer, I&M Bank Tanzania limited
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 311:30
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PANEL Poised for further growth: empowering social sellers with tech
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Donald Obonyo, CFO, Jiji Africa
Elizabeth Kamuyu, Director of Sales, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 311:30
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PANEL Improving financial literacy and inclusion: AI as the tool for a more accessible customer base
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Ehud Gachugu, Acting Deputy CEO, Kenya Private Sector Alliance
Moderator: Jasiel Martin Odoom, Fintech lead, Accion Venture Lab
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Jul 314:00
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PANEL Achieving agility: POS, SMS, mobile ecommerce & P2P
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 314:00
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PANEL Leapfrogging traditional retail models with data & AI: driving customer satisfaction
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Sandile Lukhele, SVP, Massmart
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 314:00
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PANEL Elevating trust in fintech: the pivotal role of cybersecurity and ensuring trust in the ever-evolving consumer
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Beverley A., Head of Cyber Security, Central Bank of Kenya
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Jul 315:00
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PANEL: Cyber risk and financial crime built-in, not bolted on – integrating payments and fraud prevention by design
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Barrie Venter, Product Manager, Sybrin Systems (Pty) Ltd
Moderator: Luca Marang'a, Board Member, Halftime Africa
Stage 1: Payments
Jul 316:00
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PANEL Consumer education at the forefront: addressing transparency and regulation for BNPL and credit offerings
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
STAGE 1: PAYMENTS
Jul 316:00
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PANEL Cross border trade and enterprise in a formalized Kenya: capitalizing on new productive opportunities
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Micah Wanyama Wanyama, Operations Director, The Coca-Cola Company
STAGE 2: DIGITAL COMMERCE
Jul 316:00
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PANEL Exploring cloud platforms to help African neo banks with embedded finance as the enabler
STAGE 3: FINTECH
Christine Maina, CEO, East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA)
Moderator: Priscilla D'Oliveira, Chief Operating Officer, CrossTech Payments
STAGE 3: FINTECH
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