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Powering East Africas financial hub with the next wave of Technologies


24-25
May 2023

The Kenyatta International
Convention Centre (KICC)
Nairobi, Kenya

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#WFISKENYA

With over 354 fintech companies across numerous sectors, Kenya’s fintech landscape is a force to be reckoned with, which is also Africa’s largest and most established fintech ecosystems. The country left the whole region behind when in just the first 3 months of 2022 it garnered a record high VC funding of $482million.

Spearheading as the most technologically advanced country in the continent, Kenya has earned the title of “Silicon Savannah” which also correlates to the fact that 94% Kenyans are mobile money users. Even the Central Bank of Kenya has joined the bandwagon and launched its “National Payments Strategy 2022 – 2025” to encourage innovations in the payments system. It’s no surprise that MNCs in the fintech space are making huge investments in the country, thereby boosting foreign direct investment as well.

To provide a common platform for the burgeoning FSI & Tech community, Tradepass is hosting World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) in Nairobi, Kenya on 24 – 25 May 2023. The event will host over 600 technology and business heads from the leading Banks, Insurance & Micro-Finance institutions across the country.

WHY KENYA

A QUICK INSIGHT ON KENYA'S FSI MARKET

$482 M

VC funding in the first three months of 2022

354

fintech companies across different sectors in the region

33.5M

mobile subscribers, representing an uptake of 61% in total

1.9T

mobile money transactions worth more than $55 billion

CONFERENCE


Presenting the top inspiring names from the industry at the main stage to share crucial intelligence on the most pressing topics, which gets further enriched by a Q&A session.

It showcases thought leadership and cutting-edge knowledge for the growth of the entire business community. A perfect platform that projects the pulse of the industry.

EXHIBITION


Enabling the organisations to showcase their best to the many pre-qualified delegates at the event in real-time. The provision of using technology just adds on to the whole demonstration and helps in driving more leads from the top companies across the industry.

It’s specifically tailored for the organizations to get in the eyes of the region’s biggest stakeholders and uplift their overall brand image.

AFTER-HOURS


An exclusive session for more networking exposure, allowing attendees to break the ice with some spirit-lifting humour, while enabling them to unwind and rub shoulders against industry peers, thought leaders, and potential customers.

Allowing networking interactions to happen in a more relaxed and honest way, where receiving direct feedbacks is a given phenomenon.

TOPICS

TOPICS

Revolutionizing Kenya’s FSI Offerings with Digital Inclusion

Fortifying Cyberspace -Tackling Evolving Cyberthreats

Banking 4.0: Undertakings in Banking Innovation

Role and use cases of AI, ML and Robotics in Financial Services

Data Analytics and Data Centric Decision Making

Building on The Power of APIs and Open Banking

Mobile Banking: Roadway to Limitless Banking Services

Evolution of Digital Payments - Rearing to Go Cashless

Speakers

Speakers

GUL <br>  KHAN

With over 20 years of international financial services experience, he has worked across geographies including Europe, North America, Asia, Middle East & Africa. Recognized as a leader in both Banking and Fintech, he has a proven track record of delivering high growth, transformation and financial inclusion.

GUL
KHAN

Chief Executive Officer

I&M BANK LIMITED

MOSES <br> OKUNDI

A seasoned Information Systems & Telecommunications Expert with over 20 years of pan-African experience in Telecommunications, Telco Value Added Services, Mobile Money, Fintech and most recently Banking and its associated Operations.

MOSES
OKUNDI

Chief Technology Officer

ABSA BANK KENYA

JAMIE<br> LODEN

Jamie is an executive leader with 25 years of international experience, including senior operational and technology roles for Barclays in the UK and Africa, and a formative career with the British Army.

JAMIE
LODEN

Chief Operating Officer

Diamond Trust Bank

PAULINE <br>  MACHARIA

With a career spanning over 20 years in Financial Services, Telecommunications, Airline, Medical and Travel Security Risk Management, she is a renowned expert in enhancing Customer Experience across Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions. 

PAULINE
MACHARIA

Director Customer Experience

SBM BANK KENYA

CHARLES <br>  KINYANJUI

A highly versatile professional, he is adept at many things including but not limited to Product Management, Customer Relationship Management, Business Development and Creative thinking. With myriad responsibilities under his name, at the National Bank of Kenya he is also responsible for the right delivery of customized solutions for enhanced customer experience.

CHARLES
KINYANJUI

Head New Ventures and
Fintech Development

NATIONAL BANK OF KENYA

DIANE <br> KORIR

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DIANE
KORIR

Director – Customer Experience, Brand & Marketing

BRITAM HOLDINGS PLC

ANGELA <br>  MWIRIGI

A versatile professional, she is inclined towards driving digital to build mobile-first plan for disintermediation of finance and deliver ecosystems & networks that can future proof financial institutions.

ANGELA
MWIRIGI

Director, Digital Financial Services

KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK

VICTOR <br>  WAIRIMU

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VICTOR
WAIRIMU

Regional Head: Digital, Transactional
Banking and Remittances

UBA BANK GROUP

HARTNELL <br>  NDUNGI

With extensive experience across Data, AI and Digital fields in the East Africa region, he excels in the Banking and Financial Services sector where he has been able to master the development and execution of key data strategies for large banks and financial institutions.

HARTNELL
NDUNGI

Chief Data Officer

ABSA BANK KENYA PLC

Sponsors & Partners

Sponsors & Partners

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

Exhibitors

DIGITAL NEWS PARTNER

Media Partners

Demographics

Demographics

BY JOB TITLES

CIOs, CTOs, CISOs & Heads of IT

19%

COOs & Heads of Operations

11%

CMOs, Heads of Marketing & Loyalty Management

15%

CDOs, Heads of Data Analytics & CX

17%

Heads of Retail & Wholesale Banking

10%

GMs & Senior Management

8%

Heads of Fraud, Risk & Compliance

9%

Heads of Cards & Payments

9%

Others

2%

BANKS
INSURANCE
MICRO-FINANCE
POLICY MAKERS

Series Sponsors

Series Sponsors

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News & Articles

News & Articles

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Africa’s fintech market defies VC downturn

Over 400 investors backed African FinTech companies in the first nine month of 2022

Why Africa is next frontier of innovation – Osinbajo

Africa-based Flutterwave to reportedly buy Railsr

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