Africa Fintech and Banking Summit Nairobi 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
What to expect
East Africa is at the forefront of a fintech revolution, and Nairobi is leading the charge. With its thriving mobile money ecosystem, innovative startups, and tech-savvy population, the city has become a hub where financial technology meets real-world impact.
Consumers across the region now expect fast, secure, and seamless financial services that integrate effortlessly into their daily lives. At the same time, the pace of innovation brings challenges—regulatory complexity, system interoperability, fraud prevention, and scaling technology for mass adoption.
The Nairobi Fintech & Digital Finance Summit 2026, under the blanket of Future of Africa series, taking place on 8–9 October, is designed to tackle these challenges and explore the opportunities ahead. Over two days, the summit will bring together banking leaders, fintech innovators, investors, regulators, and digital experts to discuss emerging trends, exchange insights, and shape the future of East Africa’s digital financial ecosystem.
Conference format
Our 3-day conference is designed to help you in various key areas, such as resource constraints, managing complex portfolios, or confidently navigating AI adoption in PPM.
In addition to our trusted formats – Keynotes, Case Studies, and Panel Discussions – we are introducing new interactive sessions to deepen learning and real-world application:
Engage in real-time problem-solving and collaboration through hands-on experiences with peers and experts.
Leave with actionable strategies, toolkits, and best practices.
Gain deep, focused insights into the challenges industry leaders face and how they overcome them. Learn from their strategies and approaches.
DAY 1
Focus: Building strong connections between corporate strategy and portfolio priorities.
Explore how to elevate PPM as a strategic partner that aligns scientific, commercial, and organizational goals to drive greater portfolio impact.
DAY 2
Focus: Achieving results through a balance of technology and human leadership. Learn best practices and tools for empowering cross-functional collaboration—where AI supports, not replaces, human judgment, leadership, and team dynamics.
DAY 3
Focus: Optimizing resources, building capabilities, and applying modern PPM methodologies. Discover how to create a resilient, scalable project culture through improved resource management, skill development, and next-generation tools.
Track 1
VIEW KEY TOPICS
- Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
- Supply Chain Disruptions
- Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
- Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
- Agile PPM for Medical Devices
- Optimizing Resource Allocation
- Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
- Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs
Track 2
VIEW KEY TOPICS
- Digital Transformation and Integration of AI
- Supply Chain Disruptions
- Accelerating Time-to-Market without Compromising Quality
- Innovating Under Pressure: Managing Risk and Speed in MedTech Projects
- Agile PPM for Medical Devices
- Optimizing Resource Allocation
- Talent Management and Development in Medical Device
- Navigating Global Regulatory Affairs
Event speakers
Aijaz Shalla
Ali Bin Mohamed
Angela Mwirigi
Arthur W. Omuse
Bernadette Ngara
Bonface Asiligiwa
Carl Odame-Gyenti
Catherine Nyaga-Mbithi
Collins Wanyonyi
Dennis Nderitu
Erastus Muthura
Eric Shikanda
Event HIGHLIGHTS
Key takeaways
Everything you need to know about This event in one spot.
Join us at Africa Fintech and Banking Summit Nairobi 2026to shape the future of Fintech and Banking – and take home the insights, tools, and connections for a digital and future ready fintech and banking industry.
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Who should attend?
Banks & Insurance Companies:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Digital Officer (CDO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), Heads of Banking/Insurance Innovation, Heads of Retail & Corporate Banking, Head of Digital Banking,
Fintech Startups & Tech Innovators:
- Founders & Co-founders, Chief Product Officer (CPO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Heads of Engineering, Heads of Payments
Consultancies & Advisors:
- Partners, Senior Consultants, Digital Transformation Leads, Risk & Compliance Advisors, Fintech Strategy Directors.
Digital, AI and Finnacial Sevices Providers:
- Business Development Managers, Solution Architects, Customer Success Leads, and Partnership Managers from payment processors, cloud platforms, cybersecurity firms, and API service companies.
Event partners
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Planisware is a global provider of software solutions for project portfolio management. Planisware solutions are specifically designed to support product development, engineering and IT business processes. For more than 20 years, Planisware has been helping its customers to achieve strategic and innovative excellence, make valid business decisions and increase portfolio value.
PREMIUM GOLD SPONSOR
Atlas is a global, strategic consulting firm with over 25 years of experience supporting the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. We partner with clients to solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes across the life sciences ecosystem.
Our services span four key areas:
- Execution & Delivery Excellence – Driving portfolio, program, project, and product success.
- Transformation – Leading people, process, and technology change initiatives.
- Advanced Technologies & Analytics – Leveraging AI, machine learning, and data-driven insights.
- Managed Services – Providing scalable, efficient solutions tailored to client needs.
Through a combination of deep industry knowledge, innovative thinking, and operational rigor, Atlas helps clients accelerate progress and achieve lasting impact.
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Event registration
2 DAY CONFERENCE
Banking and Insurance Professionals-
Access to all conference sessions
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Access to all networking activities during the conference
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Conference materials
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Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
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Networking lunch
2 DAY CONFERENCE
Consultants, Solution-providers & Vendors-
Access to all conference sessions
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Access to all networking activities during the conference
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Conference materials
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Coffee breaks with snacks and refreshments
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Networking lunch
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