29th Edition Connected Banking Summit & Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

약 29th Edition Connected Banking Summit & Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 is one of Africa’s leading banking and fintech conferences, bringing together banking executives, financial institutions, fintech innovators, regulators, technology providers, and policymakers to explore the future of digital finance in Ethiopia and across emerging markets.

The summit focuses on accelerating banking modernization through digital transformation, financial inclusion, AI-powered banking solutions, digital payments, cybersecurity, open banking, and next-generation financial infrastructure. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends reshaping the banking sector, including mobile banking, AI and chatbots, blockchain technologies, payment innovation, and the growing collaboration between banks and fintech companies.

Through keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, networking opportunities, and the Innovation & Excellence Awards, the event provides a platform for industry leaders to exchange knowledge, showcase innovative solutions, and build strategic partnerships. Connected Banking Summit plays a key role in supporting Ethiopia’s digital economy ambitions and advancing the adoption of modern financial services across the region.