The Africa Fintech Summit 2023
June 22 - 23, 2023
Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Nairobi (also happening virtually)
Featured speakers
Moses Okundi
CIO, Absa Bank Kenya
Vimal Shah
Co-Founder and Chairman, Bidco Africa
Steve Njenga
Group CIO - Payments, Equity Group Holdings
Catherine Maina
Senior Cloud Solution Manager, Huawei
welcome
Beyond Banking: Digital Transformation in the Financial Services Industry
This is an exciting time for Fintech in Africa, as we are witnessing a range of innovations that have the potential to improve lives and drive economic growth. Now on its 8th year running, the dx5 Africa Fintech Summit will bring together leaders from across the continent who are at the forefront of this sector to discuss best practices, trends, solutions and challenges facing African financial services sector today.
Speaker List
Technology within the financial services industry (FSI) is transforming payments, finance, wealth management and insurance industries. Financial institutions are improving efficiency and effectiveness in their service delivery through the adoption of a multitude of technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Blockchain, Big Data and Analytics among other technologies all this wrapped in a secure infrastructure.
topics
Topics to be covered
This year's Fintech summit will cover the following areas
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Edge Computing
DevOps
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Cybersecurity
NeoBanking
Payments and Remittances
Lending and Microlending
Digital Banking
audience
Target Audience
The annual Fintech Summit targets a wide range of people and institutions in the Fintech space and offers an opportunity to meet key market players.
Heads of Compliance
Heads of Risk
Chief Information Officers
Chief Digital Offiers
Chief Financial Officers
Heads of Investment
Investment Bankers
Heads of Fintech
IT Infrastructure Managers
Chief Information Security Officers
Governance, Risk and Compliance Managers
Payment Systems Managers
Digital Banking Managers
Delivery Channel Managers
Chief Risk Officers
Speakers
Speakers
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5
Moses Okundi
CIO, Absa Bank Kenya
Dennis Volemi
Chief Information and Digital Officer, Diamond Trust Bank
Ben Roberts
Group Chief and Technology Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Vimal Shah
Co-Founder and Chairman, Bidco Africa
Valentine Wambui
Manager - Fintech and Startups, KCB Bank Group
Sandeep Chagger
Group COO, Peach Payments
Seun Owoeye
Senior Vice President, Domestic Payments Network (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), Citi
Dr James Wanjagi
Acting CEO, Kenya Institute of Bankers
Carolyne Guya
Proprietor and Technology Lawyer, Guya and Associate Advocates
Elias Omondi
Principal, Innovation for Resilience, FSD Africa
Mbugua Njihia
COO, Safiri Express
James Muigai
Director, Information Technology and Operations, Sidian Bank
Robert Ochieng'
CEO and Co-Founder, Abojani
Dr Bright Gameli Mawudor
Cyber Security Lead, Mara
Annstela Mumbi
General Manager, Tala
Steve Njenga
Group CIO - Payments, Equity Group Holdings
Jaine Mwai
Head, Country Technology Management - Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered Bank
George Murage
CTO, Integrated Payment Service Limited (IPSL)
Timothy Munyao
AWS Solutions Architect, Eleven Degrees Consulting Ltd
Imran Sumra
Founder and CEO, FinSense Africa
Catherine Maina
Senior Cloud Solution Manager, Huawei
Francis Mwangi Wokabi
Group Head, IT Security and Infrastructure, Platcorp Group
Bernard Wanjau
Data Centre Solutions Specialist - South East Africa, Dell Technologies
Topyster Muga
Founder and CEO, Prosper Mentor
Timothy Oriedo
Founder and CEO, Predictive Analytics Lab
Simion Rutto
Group Head of Forensic and Security Services, Britam
Samson Ogada
Cyber Security Specialist, Cloudlogic Ltd
Albert Ndeto Mulei
Head Commercialisation and Growth - Digital Financial Services, KCB Bank Group
Judy Ngure
Cyber and Information Security Consultant | Advisory Board Member, Cybersafe Foundation
Osama AlZoubi
CTO - Middle East and Africa, Cisco
Martin Kamethu
Technical Solutions Lead, Serianu Ltd
Laura Tich
Founder, ShaHacks KE
Kevin Mutiso
Co-Founder and CEO, OYE
Andrew Munene
Manager- IoT/M2M Sales and Global Partnerships, Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect)
Christopher Akolo
Regional Business Development Director, JuicyScore
Hartnell Ndungi
Chief Data Officer, Absa Bank Kenya
Michael Michie
Artificial Intelligence Consultant
Mark Wang
Director, Cloud Solution Architect, Huawei
Sharon Kinyanjui
Principal Consultant, Diaspora Bridges Advisory
George Wakaria
Director, Treasury and Trade Solutions Head - Kenya and East Africa, Citibank
Joel Onditi
Group CEO and President, Pathways International
Patrick Odhiambo Ochieng
Customer Success - Senior Technical Account Manager, VMware
Jason Eisen
Founder and CEO, UTU technologies
Lucy Kimani
Technical Lead and Quality Assurance, SasaPayKE
Janet Dali
Head, Partnerships, Ecosystems and Strategic Alliances, Diamond Trust Bank
Olivia Etyang
Head of Innovation Studio, SSA, Visa
Leonard Mabele
Lead - Research and Innovation, African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI)
Hussein Popat
Business Manager – Cloud and Digital, Computech Ltd
Faisal Omar
Chief Product Officer, Pesalink
Kelvin Mbogo
Cyber Security Specialist , Data Security and Privacy, KCB Bank Group
Ahmed Abdulwahab
Founder, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer, Next Arabia
agenda
Agenda
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CEO Breakfast
June 22, 2023
07:00 AM - 09:15AM
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Day 01
June 22, 2023
09:15 AM - 06:00 PM
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Day 02
June 23, 2023
09:15 AM - 05:00 PM
07:00 AM - 07:05 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5
speaker
07:05 AM - 07:35 AM
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat
Ahmed Abdulwahab
Founder, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer, Next Arabia
moderator
Vimal Shah
Co-Founder and Chairman, Bidco Africa
panelist
07:40 AM - 07:55 AM
Lightning Talks: Tech Trends in BFSI
Lightning talks on Future of Payments, AI and Cyber Security
Steve Njenga
Group CIO - Payments, Equity Group Holdings
speaker
Jaine Mwai
Head, Country Technology Management - Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered Bank
speaker
Martin Kamethu
Technical Solutions Lead, Serianu Ltd
speaker
08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
CEO Insights: Strategies for Successful Digital Transformation
Mark Wang
Director, Cloud Solution Architect, Huawei
speaker
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Panel Discussion
Roundtable Discussion: Addressing Key Technology Challenges in BFSI
Dr James Wanjagi
Acting CEO, Kenya Institute of Bankers
moderator
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5
panelist
09:05 AM - 09:15 AM
Wrap-up and Actionable Takeaways
Ahmed Abdulwahab
Founder, CEO and Chief Innovation Officer, Next Arabia
speaker
09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Opening Remarks
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5
speaker
09:40 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote
Banking in the Cloud: How Digital Transformation is Changing the Game
Catherine Maina
Senior Cloud Solution Manager, Huawei
speaker
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Keynote
Big Data, Big Insights: How Analytics is Revolutionizing Digital Banking
Hartnell Ndungi
Chief Data Officer, Absa Bank Kenya
speaker
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM
Coffee Break
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM
Panel Discussion
Open Banking: Is the Future API-Driven?
Are APIs the key to unlocking the Future of Banking? This panel discussion will delve into the exciting potential of open banking, which allows third-party providers to access financial information from banks through APIs. We'll examine how this API-driven model can help banks and other financial services innovate and provide more customer-centric services, and explore the opportunities and challenges of this new frontier in banking. With the potential to create new business models and revenue streams, we'll discuss whether APIs are the key to unlocking the future of banking as we know it.
Imran Sumra
Founder and CEO, FinSense Africa
moderator
Dennis Volemi
Chief Information and Digital Officer, Diamond Trust Bank
panelist
Valentine Wambui
Manager - Fintech and Startups, KCB Bank Group
panelist
Lucy Kimani
Technical Lead and Quality Assurance, SasaPayKE
panelist
Faisal Omar
Chief Product Officer, Pesalink
panelist
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Blockchain Brilliance: Smart Contracts and Distributed Ledgers are the Future of Banking
Dr Bright Gameli Mawudor
Cyber Security Lead, Mara
speaker
11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
AI-Powered Lending: The Smart Way to Access Credit in the Digital Age
Kevin Mutiso
Co-Founder and CEO, OYE
speaker
12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Panel Discussion
Collaboration is the New Competition: Strategic Partnerships in Digital Banking
Collaboration over competition! This panel will discuss the shift towards strategic partnerships in the digital banking industry, where banks and fintech companies work together to provide innovative and customer-centric solutions. Exploring how these collaborations are changing the landscape of banking and discuss the benefits and challenges of this new approach to competition. By putting aside traditional rivalries and joining forces, we'll see how strategic partnerships can lead to a more dynamic and responsive banking ecosystem that benefits customers and stakeholders alike.
Carolyne Guya
Proprietor and Technology Lawyer, Guya and Associate Advocates
moderator
Elias Omondi
Principal, Innovation for Resilience, FSD Africa
panelist
George Wakaria
Director, Treasury and Trade Solutions Head - Kenya and East Africa, Citibank
panelist
Timothy Munyao
AWS Solutions Architect, Eleven Degrees Consulting Ltd
panelist
Osama AlZoubi
CTO - Middle East and Africa, Cisco
panelist
12:50 PM - 01:05 PM
Banking as a Service: Opportunity for African Banks?
Janet Dali
Head, Partnerships, Ecosystems and Strategic Alliances, Diamond Trust Bank
speaker
01:05 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
02:05 PM - 02:20 PM
Hybrid Cloud: The Best of Both Worlds for Digital Banking
Patrick Odhiambo Ochieng
Customer Success - Senior Technical Account Manager, VMware
speaker
02:25 PM - 02:40 PM
The Internet of Banking: How IoT is Transforming the Financial Sector
Leonard Mabele
Lead - Research and Innovation, African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI)
speaker
02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Edge Computing: Bringing Banking to the Edge of the Network
Bernard Wanjau
Data Centre Solutions Specialist - South East Africa, Dell Technologies
speaker
03:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Panel Discussion
Are 5G and IoT in BFSI a Match Made in Heaven?
Is 5G and IoT the perfect pair for banking and financial services?" This panel will explore the potential of the marriage between 5G and IoT technologies in the banking and financial services industry. Examine the benefits of this powerful duo, including faster and more secure transactions, real-time data analytics, and personalized customer experiences. We'll also discuss the challenges and considerations involved in implementing these emerging technologies, such as data privacy and security concerns.
Andrew Munene
Manager- IoT/M2M Sales and Global Partnerships, Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect)
moderator
Ben Roberts
Group Chief and Technology Officer, Liquid Intelligent Technologies
panelist
Moses Okundi
CIO, Absa Bank Kenya
panelist
Albert Ndeto Mulei
Head Commercialisation and Growth - Digital Financial Services, KCB Bank Group
panelist
Jaine Mwai
Head, Country Technology Management - Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered Bank
panelist
03:50 PM - 04:05 PM
Future of Finance: Neobanks and the Evolution of Digital Credit
Annstela Mumbi
General Manager, Tala
speaker
04:10 PM - 04:25 PM
The Future of Payments: Innovations and Trends in Digital Banking
Steve Njenga
Group CIO - Payments, Equity Group Holdings
speaker
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Fireside Chat
Wearable Banking: Is This the Next Wave of Mobile Banking Innovation
Is wearable Banking the future of mobile banking? This panel explores the potential of wearable devices as the next wave of mobile banking innovation. Examining how wearable banking technology can provide customers with easy access to banking services on-the-go, without the need for a smartphone or computer. The panel will also discuss the opportunities and challenges of implementing wearable banking technology, such as ensuring security and privacy of personal financial information.
Mbugua Njihia
COO, Safiri Express
moderator
James Muigai
Director, Information Technology and Operations, Sidian Bank
panelist
Olivia Etyang
Head of Innovation Studio, SSA, Visa
panelist
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Session
09:15 AM - 09:20 AM
Opening Remarks
Harry Hare
Co-Founder and Chairman, dx5
speaker
09:40 AM - 09:55 AM
Keynote
The AI Advantage: How AI is Empowering Banks to Deliver Better Service
Joel Onditi
Group CEO and President, Pathways International
speaker
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote
Securing the Digital Bank
Martin Kamethu
Technical Solutions Lead, Serianu Ltd
speaker
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Panel Discussion
Fragmentation and Interoperability: Peer-To-Peer as the Future of Payments
A Glimpse into the Future of Money. This panel will explore the future of money through the lens of digital currency and central bank digital currency (CBDC). The panelists will examine how digital currencies are changing the landscape of traditional banking and financial services and discuss the potential benefits and challenges of a CBDC system. From increased transaction speed and convenience to potential risks such as cyberattacks and financial instability, we'll explore the implications of this emerging technology for the future of money.
Topyster Muga
Founder and CEO, Prosper Mentor
moderator
Seun Owoeye
Senior Vice President, Domestic Payments Network (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), Citi
panelist
Sharon Kinyanjui
Principal Consultant, Diaspora Bridges Advisory
panelist
George Murage
CTO, Integrated Payment Service Limited (IPSL)
panelist
Sandeep Chagger
Group COO, Peach Payments
panelist
11:25 AM - 11:40 AM
Decentralized Finance: The New Frontier of Banking and Investment
Jason Eisen
Founder and CEO, UTU technologies
speaker
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Financial Services in the Age of AI: A Crystal Ball
Michael Michie
Artificial Intelligence Consultant
speaker
12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
Panel Discussion
Are AI and ML the best Approach to Fraud Detection in FSIs?
Fraud, especially its dynamic nature, is a major area of concern requiring significant time and resources to isolate from an enormous volume of transaction data generated by financial institutions. As online transactions increase so is the increase in velocity of fraudulent transactions. Can artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) help FSIs to deal with this enormous challenge? Increase the speed of accurate detection and even predict future fraudulent transactions?
Carol Odero
Head of Content, dx5
moderator
Michael Michie
Artificial Intelligence Consultant
panelist
Simion Rutto
Group Head of Forensic and Security Services, Britam
panelist
Christopher Akolo
Regional Business Development Director, JuicyScore
panelist
Joel Onditi
Group CEO and President, Pathways International
panelist
12:40 PM - 12:55 PM
Data Privacy: Ensuring Compliance With Data Protection Regulations
Timothy Oriedo
Founder and CEO, Predictive Analytics Lab
speaker
12:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Break
02:05 PM - 02:20 PM
Zero Trust and DevSecOps: Integrating Security into the Development Process
Judy Ngure
Cyber and Information Security Consultant | Advisory Board Member, Cybersafe Foundation
speaker
02:25 PM - 02:55 PM
Panel Discussion
Implementing Zero Trust: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Unlocking the secrets to a secure digital world! This panel discussion will explore the world of Zero Trust Security and discover the best practices and lessons learned from industry leaders. From identity and access management to network segmentation, we'll delve into the key components of a Zero Trust Architecture and explore how you can implement this game-changing approach to cybersecurity in your organization.
Francis Mwangi Wokabi
Group Head, IT Security and Infrastructure, Platcorp Group
moderator
Laura Tich
Founder, ShaHacks KE
panelist
Judy Ngure
Cyber and Information Security Consultant | Advisory Board Member, Cybersafe Foundation
panelist
Samson Ogada
Cyber Security Specialist, Cloudlogic Ltd
panelist
Kelvin Mbogo
Cyber Security Specialist , Data Security and Privacy, KCB Bank Group
panelist
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Cocktails and networking
Networking
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