Azentio banking changemakers forum – Ethiopia edition

Event overview

Islamic banking in Ethiopia is moving into its next phase. As the market matures, banks are shifting their focus from entry and expansion, to scale, governance, and operating model resilience.

For many institutions, Islamic and conventional banking still operate through separated structures. While this has supported early market development, it can also create duplication, process inefficiency, and constraints on long-term scale.

The next priority for banking leaders is to build operating models that support Islamic banking growth with stronger integration, clearer governance, and the flexibility to respond to regulatory and customer expectations.

This closed-door executive session brings together senior banking leaders from Ethiopia to explore how institutions can move toward fully integrated Islamic banking models while building for long-term growth and competitiveness.

Agenda

20th May 2026 , 5pm to 8pm EAT

Session & details

Who should attend

• Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, and Country Heads
• Chief Operating Officers and Chief Transformation Officers
• Heads of Islamic Banking and Business Line Leaders
• Chief Strategy and Chief Product Officers
• Senior executives driving banking transformation, operating models, and institutional strategy

Why you should attend

See where Islamic banking growth is heading

Islamic banking in Ethiopia is moving beyond standalone products. It is becoming a more strategic part of how banks shape growth, serve new customer segments, and strengthen competitive positioning.

Strengthen the operating model for scale

As Islamic banking grows, separated operating structures can create duplication, inefficiency, and constraints on execution. This session will explore how banks can build stronger integration while maintaining the governance and control Islamic banking requires.

Benchmark with senior banking peers

Engage with other C-level leaders who are actively working through the same transformation journey and compare approaches to integration, scale, and governance.

Explore where sustainable growth can come from

Explore how Islamic financing opportunities across SME, trade, and infrastructure can be unlocked more effectively through integrated banking models.

Move from ambition to execution

Move beyond theory and discuss the real enablers of scalable Islamic banking, including operating model design, governance alignment, and technology enablement.