The highly anticipated 3i Africa Summit kicked off today at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together over 4,000 participants from across the globe. The three-day event, organized by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Development Bank Ghana (DBG), and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) through its subsidiary, Elevandi, aims to generate momentum and traction for Africa’s digital finance agenda.
The summit has attracted a diverse range of participants, including three Heads of State, 10 Governors of Central Banks, over 150 Chief Executives and Senior Executives of FinTechs and Financial institutions, and other key players in the financial, investment, policy-regulatory, and digital technology domains.
Over the next three days, participants will engage in over 15 sessions, covering over 60 topics aimed at finding solutions to drive progress in Africa’s digital economy and FinTech sector. The sessions include “Capital meets Policy Dialogue”, “Fintech for Inclusion Forum”, “3i Africa Dialogues on Digital Assets”, and “Women in Tech Conference”, among others.
The discussions will focus on key issues such as interoperability of data, digitalizing intra-Africa trade, and skilling up Africa’s workforce, with a emphasis on women and youth. The summit aims to foster important conversations, strategic alliances, and creative solutions to address Africa’s unique challenges and harness its vast potential.
According to the organizers, the summit is not just a talk-shop, but a platform for action. The discussions, views, and solutions will be packaged with recommendations, collaborative deals, progressive policies, and projects to unleash Africa’s FinTech and economic potential.
“We are committed to delivering a summit that will make a real impact on Africa’s digital economy and FinTech sector,” said a spokesperson for the organizers. “We are confident that the 3i Africa Summit will be a game-changer for the continent.”
The summit runs from May 13 to 15, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre.
