The inaugural 3i Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Accra, Ghana from May 13 to May 15, 2024, is set to be a pivotal three-day event uniting policymakers, innovators, and investors to chart the course for Africa’s digital economy.
Organized collaboratively by the Bank of Ghana, the Development Bank of Ghana, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the summit aims to unlock the continent’s vast potential in fintech and digital sectors.
The summit, under the theme “Unleashing Africa’s Fintech and Digital Economic Potential”, underscores the objectives of driving investment, fostering economic growth, and forging global partnerships for sustainable development. With an anticipated attendance of over 3,000 participants, the event is poised to catalyze innovation and progress.
The key focus areas include Policy and Regulatory Support for Sustainable Financing, Curating Investment for Impact in Africa’s Fintech and Digital Sectors and Creating a Vibrant Platform for Networking, Partnerships and Thought Leadership. The event is said to have a Deal room masterclass.
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According to the 3i Africa Summit website, notable speakers include governors of central banks from five African countries. The lineup also features prominent fintech leaders such as Iyin Aboyeji, co-founder of Flutterwave and Andela, Dare Okoudjou, founder and CEO of Onafriq (formerly MFS Africa), and Odunayo Eweniyi, co-founder and COO of Piggyvest, among other industry experts.
The 3i Africa summit stands on three (3) pillars of innovation, impact and investment which the organisers of this summit say “are crucial in sculpting Africa’s future”.
The 3i Africa Summit is poised to be a pivotal moment for Africa’s digital economy. By fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships among these influential figures, the summit has the potential to reshape the fintech landscape, attract significant investment, and deliver lasting positive impacts for years to come.
