Next-Gen Finance Takes Centre Stage at 25th Connected Banking Summit in Accra

The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) has announced that the 25th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 will take place on 25th February 2026 in Accra, Ghana. This landmark Silver Jubilee event celebrates a quarter-century of advancing banking innovation across Africa.

Returning to where it all started in 2018, the summit will convene senior banking executives, fintech pioneers, regulators, and technology strategists to drive the transformation of West Africa’s financial landscape.

Under the theme “Next-Gen Finance West Africa: Resilient, Scalable & Customer-Centric,” the summit will serve as a premier platform for strategic dialogue, executive networking, and future-defining collaborations as the region transitions toward digital-first financial services.

With Ghana’s internet penetration at 68.6% and 60% of African adults now holding digital financial accounts, West Africa is shifting from “going digital” to becoming inherently digital. The Connected Banking Summit will address how banks, fintechs, and regulators can build resilient infrastructure, scale innovation, and deliver customer-centric experiences.

Summit Highlights

High-impact keynotes from central bank leaders, CEOs, and global experts on AI, open banking, payments innovation, and cybersecurity
Strategic panel discussions on financial inclusion, digital identity, ESG & green finance, and customer experience transformation
Innovation & Excellence Awards Ceremony recognizing leadership in digital banking, fintech innovation, and financial inclusion across 30+ categories
Exclusive VIP networking with C-level executives, ministry representatives, regulators, and fintech founders

Why Attend

Engage directly with decision-makers shaping West Africa’s digital finance future
Explore real-world applications of AI, open finance, digital currencies, and real-time payments infrastructure
Celebrate 25 editions of innovation and excellence across Africa’s financial ecosystem
Network with 1,970+ delegates from 770+ organizations across banking, fintech, and technology

Registration & Partnership Opportunities

Join us for this landmark Silver Jubilee Edition and be part of the conversation shaping next-gen finance in West Africa.

Register now at: https://connected-banking.com/summit/west-africa/

For inquiries: info@intercsa.com
Contact: +44 20 3808 8625
Primary Contact: Mohammed Thoufiq