Event Type: Summit
Theme / Focus: Driving Digital Banking Evolution and Financial-Technology Integration Across East Africa
Date: March 11, 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Physical
Overview
The 26th Connected Banking Summit convenes senior leaders from banking, fintech, telecommunications, regulation, and technology sectors to advance digital finance and foster scalable innovation in East Africa’s financial ecosystem.
It is designed for CEOs, founders, regulators, investors, and decision-makers seeking to accelerate collaboration, form commercially viable partnerships, and address key challenges in digital transformation.
The event tackles opportunities in modernizing payments, enhancing financial inclusion, and integrating emerging technologies while navigating regulatory and risk landscapes.
Key Topics
● Digital identity, fraud prevention, and cyber resilience
● Cross-border payments, open APIs, and embedded finance
● SME credit innovation, ESG integration, and AI-driven decision intelligence
Who Should Attend
Bankers (especially CEOs and senior executives), fintech founders, regulators, telecom leaders, investors, policymakers, technology providers, and consultants in financial services.
Why It Matters
This summit delivers strategic value through high-level networking, one-on-one business meetings, and the Innovation & Excellence Awards, enabling participants to forge partnerships, gain market insights on regulatory developments and innovation trends, and influence the trajectory of East Africa’s digital economy.
It positions attendees at the forefront of deal flow, policy alignment, and transformative initiatives in banking and fintech.
Organizer: International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)
Website / Registration:https://connected-banking.com/summit/east-africa/ | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/26th-connected-banking-summit-innovation-excellence-awards-2026-tickets-1979987039535
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