Inclusive FinTech Forum

24 - 26 February 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda

This annual Forum convenes global and regional leaders aiming to harness fintech's potential in promoting economic inclusion and driving sustainable development.

 

About the Inclusive FinTech Forum

The Inclusive FinTech Forum is a unique collaboration between Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), Rwanda’s financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa, the National Bank of Rwanda; Rwanda's Central Bank, and GFTN, a company set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to advance fintech in the digital economy.

The Forum brings together leaders, investors, and fintechs for impactful dialogues and meetings, shaping policies, regulations, and fostering meaningful long-term connections and partnerships to drive financial inclusion through fintech for good.

About the Inclusive FinTech Forum

The Inclusive FinTech Forum is a unique collaboration between Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), Rwanda’s financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa, the National Bank of Rwanda; Rwanda's Central Bank, and GFTN, a company set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to advance fintech in the digital economy.

The Forum brings together leaders, investors, and fintechs for impactful dialogues and meetings, shaping policies, regulations, and fostering meaningful long-term connections and partnerships to drive financial inclusion through fintech for good.

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Who attends

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Policymakers

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Heads of state & government

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Development finance institutions

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Institutional investors

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Fintechs & fintech associations

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Venture capitalists & private equity fund managers

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Featured speakers 

Alex Sea

Alex Sea

Vice President
Africa FinTech Network

Dr Alfred Hannig

Dr Alfred Hannig

Chief Executive Officer
Alliance for Financial Inclusion
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Alvin Tan

Minister of State (Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth) and Board Member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Ministry of Trade and Industry; Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), Singapore
Archie Hesse

Archie Hesse

Chief Executive Officer
Ghana Interbank Payment Settlement Systems

Carmelle Cadet

Carmelle Cadet

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
EMTECH
Diana Mpyisi

Diana Mpyisi

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Blue Oceans Rwanda
Diane Karusisi

Dr Diane Karusisi

Chief Executive Officer
Bank of Kigali
Prof. Esselina Macome

Prof. Esselina Macome

Chief Executive Officer              FSDMOC & Chairperson of the Board, Standard Bank Mozambique

Fadilah Tchoumba

Fadilah Tchoumba

Chief Executive Officer
ABAN
Haim Taib

Haim Taib

Founder & President
Mitrelli and JETA Africa Holding
Hannah Acquah

Hannah Acquah

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
TKC Africa 
Israel Bimpe

Israel Bimpe

Chief Executive Officer
Irembo LTD
Jean Bosco Iyacu

Jean Bosco Iyacu

Chief Executive Officer
Access to Finance Rwanda
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Hon. John Rwangombwa

Governor
National Bank of Rwanda
Kosta Peric

Kosta Peric 

Deputy Director, Inclusive Financial Systems
Gates Foundation
Lacina Koné

Lacina Koné

Director General & Chief Executive Officer
Smart Africa Secretariat
Meghan McCormick

Meghan McCormick

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer
Oze
Mike Ogbalu III

Mike Ogbalu III

Chief Executive Officer
Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS)
Nick Barigye

Nick Barigye

Chief Executive Officer
Rwanda Finance Limited
Oluwatosin Olaseinde

Oluwatosin Olaseinde

Founder
Money Africa
Hon Paula Ingabire  (1)

Hon. Paula Ingabire

Minister of ICT and Innovation
Rwanda
Sabine Mensah

Sabine Mensah

Deputy Chief Executive Officer
AfricaNenda Foundation
Sam Tayengwa

Sam Tayengwa

Chief Executive Officer
TransUnion Rwanda
Sopnendu Mohanty (5)

Sopnendu Mohanty

Group Chief Executive Officer
Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
Soraya Hakuziyaremye

Hon. Soraya Hakuziyaremye

Deputy Governor
The National Bank of Rwanda
Thapelo Tsheole

Thapelo Tsheole

Chief Executive Officer
Capital Market Authority
Tania Tome

Tânia Tomé

President & American Business Award Judge
Womenice.Org
Yussouf Ntwali

Yussouf Ntwali

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
BAG

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