Afrifin Fintech Summit 2022: Building an Africa-Canada Fintech Ecosystem that Promotes Inclusive Development
The second edition of the Afrifursa Fintech Summit, AFRIFIN, will be held on 22 September 2022. After an inaugural edition that registered more than 440 participants and top players from the global fintech space, as well as rising stars in the African fintech ecosystem, the AFRIFIN virtual summit has now launched its 2nd edition. The acquisition of Oklahoma-based Global Technology Partners (GTP) by African fintech MFS Africa shows that African fintechs are changing the rules of the game.
Afrifursa Fintech Summit, AFRIFIN is the platform that brings together dynamic founders, the latest innovation and exciting opportunities for collaboration between Africa and Canada.
AFRIFINfounded by financial expert Tapfuma Musewe, is fulfilling a vision: to shift the narrative around Africa by connecting the Canadian and African fintech ecosystems and engaging in social impact partnerships – through shared thought leadership, understanding of the fintech startup environment, market intelligence and awareness of B2B opportunities. Musewe said he has been fascinated by “fintech’s ability to address some of Africa’s deepest challenges and differences”. That is why AFRIFIN was launched “to reduce the barriers and make direct links,” between Canadian and African fintech stakeholders.
The future of Fintech is unfolding in Accra
It all started with the realization that “Fintech in Africa can reach the most remote populations geographically, but also those who are socio-economically distanced from traditional financial services.”
Africa has approximately 573 fintechs with room to expand much more. From January to May 2022, African startups received a record amount of over $2.7 billion in funding, according to Disrupt Africa with much of it going to fintech.
Canada, on the other hand, currently has the fastest growing technology market in North America. The province of Ontario is considered a hotbed for fintech with over 750 and the city of Toronto is globally regarded as one of the world’s most attractive centers for fintech.
Both Africa and Canada have a large body of knowledge and best practices to share in the fintech ecosystem. AFRIFIN offers a unique opportunity.
For the African side:
To engage diasporan communities that contribute significantly to technological innovation, to pool opportunities for external jobs globally, to attract investment from other global regions and,
For the Canadian side:
To go global and diversify trading partners, to engage African newcomers and diasporan communities more, to attract FDI from foreign technology firms.
This second edition offers innovation and masterclasses. Selected participants will engage with renowned speakers to learn about:
- Venture Capital fund investing in African technology
- The Canadian fintech landscape
- Financial competence for young people and newcomers.
Afrifursa Fintech Summit, AFRIFIN will be held on 22 September 2022 from 10:00 – 16:00 ET/ 16:00 – 22:00 CAT. Register to secure your virtual seat at: afrifin2022
