FAQs

Africa Fintech Expo is designed for professionals and organisations shaping the future of financial services in Africa. Whether you’re looking to build partnerships, discover new technologies, or expand into new markets, this is the place to be.

Ideal attendees include:

• Banks and financial institutions
• Fintech startups and scale-ups
• Payment service providers
• Investors and venture capital firms
• Regulators and government agencies
• Insurance and wealth management companies
• Telecom and technology providers
• Merchants, SMEs and enterprise leaders
• Developers, innovators and entrepreneurs
• Students and professionals interested in fintech careers

Booking an exhibition stand is simple. Complete the Exhibit Enquiry Form on our website, and our sales team will contact you to discuss available stand options, pricing, branding opportunities, and the best package for your business.

We recommend booking early to secure prime exhibition space and maximise your pre-event marketing exposure.

Yes. While we offer a range of standard sponsorship packages, we also create bespoke sponsorship solutions tailored to your marketing objectives, budget, and target audience.

Custom opportunities may include:

• Thought leadership speaking opportunities
• Exhibition space
• Branding throughout the venue
• Networking event sponsorship
• Product demonstrations
• Startup challenge sponsorship
• VIP hospitality
• Digital marketing before, during and after the event

Our sponsorship team will work with you to build a package that delivers measurable business value.

Yes. Africa Fintech Expo is committed to supporting Africa’s innovation ecosystem. Eligible early-stage startups may qualify for discounted exhibition packages, startup showcase opportunities, and special delegate rates.

Startup spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact our team early to learn about current startup offers.

Selected keynote presentations and panel discussions will be professionally recorded. Registered delegates will receive access to available on-demand content after the event, subject to content licensing restrictions.

Please note that some workshops, closed-door sessions, and executive roundtables may not be recorded.

Yes. International delegates requiring a visa to travel to Nigeria can request an official invitation letter after completing their event registration.

Visa support letters are issued to confirmed participants and are intended solely to assist with visa applications. The decision to grant a visa remains at the discretion of the relevant embassy or consulate. We encourage international attendees to apply well in advance of the event.

Exhibiting at Africa Fintech Expo gives your business direct access to senior decision-makers, buyers, investors, regulators, banks, fintech founders, and technology leaders from across Africa. It’s an opportunity to showcase your solutions, generate qualified leads, launch new products, build strategic partnerships, and increase brand visibility before, during, and after the event.

Sponsorship positions your brand at the centre of Africa’s fintech conversation. Sponsors benefit from premium brand exposure, thought leadership opportunities, speaking engagements, targeted marketing campaigns, VIP networking, and direct access to key stakeholders shaping the future of financial services across the continent.

Africa Fintech Expo brings together a diverse community of fintech professionals and business leaders, including:

• Banks and financial institutions
• Fintech startups and scale-ups
• Payment service providers
• Regulators and policymakers
• Central banks
• Venture capital and private equity firms
• Angel investors
• Technology companies
• Telecommunications providers
• Insurance and insurtech companies
• Merchants and enterprise businesses
• Government agencies
• Developers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students

Africa Fintech Expo attracts participants from across Africa and international markets. Delegates typically attend from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Egypt, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, the United Kingdom, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and other global fintech hubs.

Africa Fintech Expo 2027 is expected to welcome thousands of delegates from across Africa and beyond, including executives, innovators, investors, regulators, entrepreneurs, and technology providers. The event is designed to facilitate high-quality business meetings, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships.

The exhibition and conference will showcase innovations across multiple sectors, including:

• Digital Banking
• Payments
• Embedded Finance
• Open Banking
• Digital Identity
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain & Digital Assets
• RegTech
• InsurTech
• WealthTech
• Lending
• Cross-Border Payments
• Financial Inclusion
• GovTech
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Data & Analytics

Networking is a key part of Africa Fintech Expo. Attendees can participate in:

• Executive networking receptions
• VIP networking lounges
• Business matchmaking sessions
• Investor-startup meetings
• Hosted buyer meetings
• Roundtable discussions
• Product demonstrations
• Exhibition networking
• Evening networking events

Yes. Africa Fintech Expo features dedicated investor engagement opportunities, connecting startups and growth-stage companies with venture capital firms, angel investors, corporate venture funds, accelerators, and strategic investors seeking innovative fintech solutions.

Registered delegates, exhibitors, and sponsors will have access to the event networking platform before the Expo, allowing them to browse attendees, request meetings, and build personalised schedules to maximise business opportunities during the event.

Exhibitors and sponsors benefit from year-round promotional opportunities, including:

• Website listing
• Social media promotion
• Email marketing campaigns
• Press announcements
• Newsletter features
• Speaker promotion
• Product launch announcements
• Event app listing
• Digital advertising opportunities

Premium sponsors receive additional marketing exposure tailored to their sponsorship level.

Africa Fintech Expo provides several product launch opportunities, including exhibition demonstrations, dedicated launch sessions, media briefings, keynote presentations, sponsored workshops, and live technology showcases. Our team can help create a launch package that maximises visibility and media coverage.

Yes. Sponsors and exhibitors may book meeting rooms, hospitality suites, or private networking spaces for client meetings, executive briefings, product demonstrations, workshops, or invitation-only events, subject to availability.

Sponsorship packages vary by level but may include:

• Exhibition space
• Speaking opportunities
• Brand visibility across event marketing
• Logo placement on event materials
• Delegate registrations
• VIP invitations
• Networking access
• Digital marketing campaigns
• Website and event app branding
• Media exposure
• Post-event recognition

Custom sponsorship packages are also available to align with your business objectives.

We welcome partnerships with industry associations, government agencies, financial institutions, technology companies, media organisations, accelerators, universities, development organisations, and ecosystem enablers. Contact our partnerships team with your objectives, and we’ll develop a collaboration that delivers value for both organisations.

Africa Fintech Expo is more than a conference — it’s a business platform designed to accelerate fintech growth across Africa. By bringing together an exhibition, high-level conference, investor engagement, startup showcases, product launches, executive networking, and strategic partnerships under one roof, the Expo creates meaningful opportunities for collaboration, investment, and innovation. With a strong focus on practical insights and business outcomes, it connects the people and organisations driving the future of financial services in Africa.