25th Connected Banking Summit – West Africa 2026

The 25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 is a premier gathering for West Africa’s financial services ecosystem. The event brings together senior leaders from banks, fintechs, regulators, technology providers, and digital finance strategists to explore how the region can build resilient infrastructure, scale innovation, and deliver truly customer-centric financial experiences.

As the summit marks its silver jubilee edition, it reflects on 25 years of progress while setting the agenda for the next phase of transformation – moving from digital adoption to becoming inherently digital.

Taking place in Accra, Ghana on 25 February 2026, the summit provides a strategic platform to advance dialogue, showcase innovative solutions, and foster partnerships that will shape the future of banking and financial inclusion across West Africa.

What to expect

The agenda is designed for leaders driving next-generation finance in the region and includes:

• High-impact keynote presentations from central bank leaders, CEOs, and global experts on open finance, AI, digital payments, and emerging technologies.
• Strategic panel discussions covering financial inclusion, digital identity, ESG and green finance, cybersecurity, and customer experience transformation.
• The Innovation & Excellence Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding achievements in digital banking and fintech innovation.
• Curated networking opportunities with C-suite executives, regulators, investors, and technology partners.

Why attend

The Connected Banking Summit – West Africa is where strategy meets execution. Delegates will:

• Engage directly with decision-makers shaping the region’s financial ecosystem
• Gain insights into real-world implementations of AI, open finance, digital currencies, and real-time payments infrastructure
• Celebrate 25 years of innovation driving transformation across Africa’s financial services landscape
• Build meaningful partnerships with peers and potential collaborators

Strategic focus areas

West Africa’s financial landscape is evolving rapidly. The summit will focus on three core pillars defining next-generation finance:

• Resilience – Building robust and future-ready financial systems
• Scalability – Expanding digital solutions to serve broader populations
• Customer-centricity – Delivering seamless, inclusive, and personalized financial experiences

Who should attend

The summit attracts senior decision-makers and influencers from:

• Banks and financial institutions
• Fintech and payments companies
• Regulators and policymakers
• Technology providers and advisory partners

Reserve your place

Connect with leading voices in banking innovation, explore the trends driving digital transformation, and position your organization at the center of West Africa’s next-generation finance movement.