On March 12, 2025, the 20th Connected Banking Summit will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together key stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors to address the future of digital banking in East Africa.
Main Themes of the Summit
This year's theme, 'Empowering East Africa’s Financial Future', focuses on overcoming regional challenges such as limited digital infrastructure, cybersecurity concerns, and digital skills gaps. Topics include mobile banking for financial inclusion, cyber resilience strategies, AI and chatbots in customer service, the digital payments revolution, and open banking and fintech collaborations.
Benefits of Attending
The event promises pioneering insights into digital transformation strategies and a deep dive into the role of mobile banking in financial inclusion. Attendees will explore strategies to build resilient and secure digital infrastructure through collaborative discussions between traditional financial institutions and fintech innovators.
Event Highlights
The summit will feature the Innovation & Excellence Awards, celebrating trailblazers shaping East Africa’s BFSI sector. Attendees can enjoy networking opportunities with C-suite executives and BFSI leaders, panel discussions, and keynotes from industry experts, and explore the latest in banking technologies and digital tools.
The Connected Banking Summit 2025 will serve as a pivotal platform for discussing and developing the future of the banking sector in East Africa, fostering dialogue between traditional and innovative market participants.
