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Upcoming Events
29th Edition Connected Banking Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern African
Date: 8th July 2026
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is pleased to announce the 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa, taking place on 8th July 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
This year’s theme, “Advancing Intelligent Banking, Security, and Enterprise Digital Modernization in South Africa,”reflects our commitment to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across the region’s financial ecosystem.
As one of Southern Africa’s most influential platforms in banking and fintech, the summit will bring together leading executives, digital transformation experts, regulators, innovators, and key decision-makers for high-level knowledge exchange and strategic engagement.
We are delighted to extend an exclusive media partnership invitation to your organization as part of a barter-based collaboration, designed to deliver strong mutual value and meaningful visibility for both parties.
To register, please visit: https://connected-banking.com/summit/southern-africa/
29th Edition Connected Banking Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Date: 12th August 2026
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA is delighted to invite your esteemed organization to join us as an Official Media Partner for the 29th Edition Connected Banking Summit & Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, taking place on 12th August 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Under the theme, “Building Digital Financial Systems and Accelerating Banking Modernization in Emerging Markets,” the summit will bring together senior banking executives, regulators, fintech innovators, technology leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of digital banking and financial transformation across Africa.
As Ethiopia continues its journey toward a digitally enabled economy, the summit will serve as a strategic platform for industry leaders to exchange insights on digital payments, financial inclusion, AI-driven banking, cybersecurity, open banking, fintech collaboration, and emerging technologies shaping the future of financial services.
To register, please visit: https://connected-banking.com/summit/ethiopia/
AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2026, London,
Date: 13th – 14th October 2026
AFSIC – Investing in Africa has for more than a decade focused on nurturing investment and collaboration across the investment value chain and driving sustainable growth in Africa. AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2026 will offer delegates more than just leading edge content as the investor networking opportunities are expanded and investor ready projects from the African Investments Dashboard are profiled through the AFSIC Deal Book and in on-site project pitching.
As a results-focused, private sector-led investment event, AFSIC – Investing in Africa provides the ultimate forum for investors, African business leaders and dealmakers to connect, collaborate and close deals.
To register, please visit: https://www.afsic.net/