Africa is undergoing a profound financial transformation driven by rapid technological advancements, with fintech and cross-border payments leading the charge.
The continent’s cross-border payments market is projected to grow from $329 billion in 2025 to $1 trillion by 2035, fueled by fintech innovation and intra-African trade. This growth enhances financial inclusion, connecting millions to financial services via mobile money, which Africa leads globally.
However, this digital surge heightens cybersecurity risks, with rising cyberattacks necessitating robust fraud prevention. Fintechs must prioritize compliance, identity verification, and advanced technologies like AI to safeguard sensitive data. AI is revolutionizing African banking by automating fraud detection, enhancing regulatory compliance, and improving risk assessment, enabling more efficient and secure financial systems.
IT News Africa’s Digital Finance Africa 2025, set for July 3, 2025, at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, will convene industry leaders to explore these trends. This premier summit will foster collaboration in fintech, AI, regulation, and cybersecurity, shaping a secure and inclusive financial future for Africa. Join the conversation to drive innovation and trust in Africa’s dynamic financial landscape.
Themed “Safeguarding Innovation: Advancing Secure, inclusive Finance in Africa,” DFA2025 will explore technology’s transformative power in driving secure financial inclusion and economic development.
Digital Finance Africa attendees can look forward to a day full of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge solutions shaping Africa’s FinTech and banking sectors.
Key Topics and Discussions
The summit’s agenda is designed to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the digital finance sector, including
- Navigating cybersecurity risks in digital finance
- Emerging payment technologies are revolutionizing the industry
- Overcoming capital constraints and funding growth in African fintech
- Implementing AI in banking while ensuring innovation and compliance
- Leveraging cloud infrastructure as the backbone of modern banking
These topics aim to provide attendees with actionable insights and strategies to drive innovation and resilience in their respective organizations.
Why Attend?
Digital Finance Africa 2025 offers a unique platform for:
- Engaging with over 300 executives, founders, and solution providers in the finance sector
- Gaining insights from fintech thought leaders and industry analysts
- Exploring the latest technologies and solutions in digital finance
- Networking with peers and potential partners to foster collaboration and growth
Sponsorship & exhibiting opportunities are available for organizations looking to promote their products or services, with extensive pre-event and on-site publicity.
Speakers
This event features a distinguished lineup of speakers, including
- Erika More, Sage Intacct Director, AME, Sage
- Fanwell Sibanda, Cybersecurity Specialist, Steward Bank, Zimbabwe
- Sindiswa Kahla-Makhubalo, Head of Banks & Payments Providers, FSCA SA
- Thabiso Serake, Head of Technical Ops & Cyber Security at Pay@
- Lazola Ndamase, Head of Data Enablement & Analytics, Nedbank CIB
- Dr Yudhvir Seetharam, Head of Analytics, Insights and Research, FNB Business
- Ben Janse van Rensburg, CTO, BankservAfrica
- Chipo Mushwana, Executive: Emerging Innovation, Nedbank
- Frank Rizzo, Chief Design Officer, Discovery Bank
- Keneilwe Gwabeni, Group CIO, Assupol Holdings
- Cheslyn Jacobs, Chief Commercial Officer, TymeBank
- Dare Okoudjou, Founder & CEO – Onafriq
- Darren Franks, Interim CEO and co-founder of the FinTech Association of South Africa
- Qinisi Mthembu, Group Chief Risk Officer—Enterprise Risk Management at JSE
- Romaric Sia, Group CISO at UBA Group
- Nkahiseng Oratile Ralepeli, VP of Product: Digital Assets, ABSA
- Vuyo Mpako, Managing Director of NEXT176 at Old Mutual
- Rufaida Hamilton, Head of Payments from Standard Bank
- Bradwin Roper, Chief of Payments Partnerships at JUMO
- Edmund Higenbottam, Managing Director at Verdant Capital
- Daniel Goldberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Bridgement
- Mpho Sadiki, Group MD: Merchant Solutions (Africa), Network International
- Paul Spagnoletti, Revenue Executive at Synthesis
- John Felix Mchaki, Head of Information Security, Ecobank Tanzania
- Yonga Mapongwana-Kasambara, Group IT Risk Manager, FirstRand Group
- Nqobile Mahlangu, Cybersecurity Business Engagement Lead, ABSA
If you would like to join us as a speaker, fill out our contact form and we will reach out to you.
Registration and Participation
Register with coupon code “SAVE50@DFA” at checkout to save 50%!
Explore sponsorship opportunities by visiting the official event page: Digital Finance Africa 2025.
