Fostering sustainable growth and innovation in Africa

We enable a global community through strategically anchored Forums around the world. Explore our initiatives in Africa.

Why Africa?

Africa’s financial ecosystem is at a pivotal point, with enormous potential for growth. Yet key challenges remain, such as the lack of access to fair financial services. 
 
We are committed to serve this ecosystem by enhancing infrastructure, improving financial inclusion, and driving innovation. By bringing together African central bank governors, international experts, industry leaders, and startups, we aim to create a collaborative environment that addresses Africa’s most pressing challenges.  
 
Our programmes including 3i Africa Summit and the Inclusive FinTech Forum are helping to shape a resilient and inclusive digital infrastructure - supported by knowledge transfer, regulatory frameworks, and strategic investments.  
 
This holistic approach is designed to empower Africa’s financial future, as well as ensure its sustainable growth and economic resilience. 

3i Africa Summit

14 May 2025

Accra, Ghana

The 3i Africa Summit, a collaborative effort between Bank of Ghana and Development Bank Ghana, supported by GFTN, fosters transformative discussions on Africa's digital financial landscape. It gathers Heads of State, policymakers, and industry leaders to catalyze fintech growth and sustainable development across the continent.

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Global SME Finance Forum

15 - 17 Sept 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa

The Global SME Finance Forum, the SME Finance Forum’s annual flagship event, is the leading gathering for financial executives, fintechs, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping SME finance. Through dialogue and collaboration, it drives innovation, scaling digital and sustainable solutions to enhance financial inclusion and economic growth. 

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The Founders Peak, Africa

14 - 16 May 2025 | Accra, Ghana
24 - 26 February 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda 

The Founders Peak is a globally recognised platform where exceptional startup founders connect, inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Here, founders boldly share pivotal moments and untold stories from their entrepreneurial journeys - tales of grit, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of solving problems. 

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Join us at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda  

Inclusive FinTech Forum

24 - 26 Feb 2026

Kigali, Rwanda

The Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali, Rwanda fosters strategies for the inclusive and sustainable development of FinTech. Policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and foundations convene to align on the implementation, policies and partnerships that will harness technology to accelerate greater financial inclusion. 

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Education

Since 2021, our education programmes have benefited more than 5,000 participants from across the world. Partnering with world-class universities, training providers and industry partners, we distill the most current and relevant insights, and equip talent with the knowledge to navigate the future of finance. 

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