The 26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 | Flagship East Africa Edition will take place on 11 March 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together senior decision-makers shaping the future of digital-first financial services across East Africa.
Organised by International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), this flagship summit will convene leaders from banking, fintech, technology, telecommunications, and regulatory institutions to accelerate innovation, strengthen collaboration, and enable scalable financial ecosystems across the region.
Held under the theme “Driving Digital Banking Evolution and Financial-Technology Integration Across East Africa,” the summit will address critical priorities such as open finance, cross-border payments, AI-driven decision intelligence, digital identity, cyber resilience, inclusive finance, and interoperable financial infrastructure.
The agenda will feature keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, Innovation & Excellence Awards, and curated networking sessions, designed to foster commercially viable partnerships and practical transformation strategies.
Audience Profile
Banking CEOs & senior executives
Fintech founders & innovators
Regulators & policymakers
Telecommunications executives
Investors & venture leaders
Technology providers
Digital transformation leaders
Event Details
Date: 11 March 2026
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Website: https://connected-banking.com/summit/east-africa/
Contact Information
Email: info@connected-banking.com
- Phone: +44 20 3808 8625
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