Over 25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026
The 25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 is the Silver Jubilee edition of West Africa’s premier financial services summit, taking place on 25 February 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana. Organized by the International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), this flagship event brings together senior banking leaders, fintech innovators, regulators, technology strategists and ecosystem stakeholders across the region’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.
Under the theme “Next-Gen Finance West Africa: Resilient, Scalable & Customer-Centric,” the summit provides a high-level platform for strategic dialogue, executive networking and future-defining collaborations as West Africa transitions toward digital-first financial services. Attendees will engage with keynotes and panels on AI-enabled banking transformation, open finance, payments innovation, cybersecurity, digital identity, financial inclusion, ESG and real-time payments infrastructure.
A highlight of the week is the Innovation & Excellence Awards Ceremony, which celebrates outstanding leadership and breakthrough solutions in digital banking, fintech innovation and financial inclusion across 30+ categories. With VIP networking opportunities bringing together C-level executives, regulators, ministry representatives, FinTech founders and global experts, this summit is a key destination for anyone shaping the future of resilient, inclusive and tech-driven finance in West Africa.
