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500 + Pre-Qualified In-Person Delegates
1000 + Pre-Qualified Virtual Delegates
200 + Top organisations
40 + Sponsors & Exhibitors

With over 354 fintech companies across numerous sectors, Kenya’s fintech landscape is a force to be reckoned with, which is also Africa’s largest and most established fintech ecosystems. The country left the whole region behind when in just the first 3 months of 2022 it garnered a record high VC funding of $482million.  

Spearheading as the most technologically advanced country in the continent, Kenya has earned the title of “Silicon Savannah” which also correlates to the fact that 94% Kenyans are mobile money users. Even the Central Bank of Kenya has joined the bandwagon and launched its “National Payments Strategy 2022 – 2025” to encourage innovations in the payments system. It’s no surprise that MNCs in the fintech space are making huge investments in the country, thereby boosting foreign direct investment as well.  

To provide a common platform for the burgeoning FSI & Tech community, Tradepass is hosting World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) in Nairobi, Kenya on 24 25 May 2023. The event will host over 350 technology and business heads from the leading Banks, Insurance & Micro-Finance institutions across the country. 

 

WHY KENYA

At a time when the country is leveraging inexpensive, accessible tech to mobilize consumers, fintech has emerged has most formidable weapon for boosting Kenya’s digital economy. The country also has its own economic development strategy called ‘Kenya Vision 2030’ that aims to transform the life of its citizens.  

In a bid to further spur fintech’s growth, the government has disclosed its plan to manufacture the most affordable smartphone in Africa that will cost just 5,000 Kenyan Shillings. This exemplary move came after Kenyans made a record 1.9 trillion mobile money transactions during the first 11 months of 2021 that was worth more than $55 billion. 

$482 million

VC funding in first three months of 2022

354

Kenyan fintech companies across different sectors

94%

Kenyans use mobile money

81%

growth rate of fintech startups in Africa in 2021

SUMMIT HAPPENINGS

CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE

Presenting the top inspiring names from the industry at the main stage to share crucial intelligence on the most pressing topics, which get further enriched by a Q&A session.

EXHIBITION

EXHIBITION

Enabling the organisations to showcase their best to the many pre-qualified delegates at the event in real time. The provision of using technology just adds on to the whole demonstration and helps in driving more leads from the top companies across the industry.

HYBRID

HYBRID

Considering the current pandemic state, the event will also facilitate remote connections for the experts who want to join virtually as they can get connected through a seamless omnichannel medium that will provide all the benefits of an in-person experience.

AFTER PARTY

AFTER PARTY

An exclusive after-party for more networking exposure, allowing attendees to break the ice with some spirit-lifting humor, all the while enabling them to unwind and rub shoulders against industry peers, thought leaders and potential customers.

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

Curating the best-in-class case studies and insightful topics to aid in defining the right set of protocols and the future road map for the organizations.

Banking In New Era

Digital Future Of Payments

Digital Transformation

Open Banking Innovation

Corporate Payments

Digital Forensics

AI In Banking

Cloud Banking

Nnenna Nwabufo

Director General, East Africa Region

African Development Bank Group

MOSES OKUNDI

CIO

Absa Kenya

Kiiru Muhoya

CEO

Fingo Africa

Shehryar Ali

Country Manager for East Africa

Mastercard

Julius Orayo

Group CIO

Jubilee Insurance, Kenya

STEVE NJENGA

Group CIO Payments

Equity Group Holding

MOHAMED DALAL

CIO

Liberty Life

Dr. Peter Kamau Njuguna

Chief Information Officer

Co-operative Bank

Dr. IBRAHIM ABDUBA

ERP Strategy and Business Development Leader

Oracle Corporation

Monicah Ndung’u

Head, Payments RPC &
Remittances Unit

Ecobank Kenya Ltd

Russell Akuom

Head of Payments

Letshego Group

JEMIMA KARIUKI

Director, Products and Solutions

Mastercard

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WHO ATTENDS

BY JOB TITLE

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs & Heads of IT 19%

Heads Of Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking 17%

Heads Of Fraud, Risk & Compliance 15%

COOs & Heads Of Operations 11%

Heads Of Data Analytics & Customer Experience 10%

Heads Of Cards & Payments 9%

CMOs, Heads Of Marketing & Loyalty Management 9%

GMs & Senior Management 8%

Others 2%

BY SECTOR

WFIS SERIES AT A GLANCE

2 Continents
8 Editions
8000 + Delegates
2000 + Organisations
300 + Sponsors and Partners

PAST SPONSORS

Tradepass has successfully linked 300+ global fintech companies with thousands of pre-qualified in-market buyers across APAC & Africa.

COVID PROTOCOL

A detailed set of enhanced health and safety measures to ensure the successful integration of exhibitions and events in the current pandemic era.

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