Africa’s largest fintech platform in terms of reach and scale, MTN Group Fintech, will hold its first MTN Fintech Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, from September 9 to 11.
The summit, with the theme “Take-Off,” will bring together 300 delegates from all over Africa and beyond, including regulators, innovators in fintech, policymakers, and business executives from its varied markets.
Significant milestone in MTN Group Fintech’s development
The Summit is a significant milestone in the development of MTN Group Fintech and is intended to foster cooperation, information exchange, and new business prospects throughout the digital financial services sector in Africa.
Serigne Dioum, CEO of MTN Group Fintech, said, “Our theme ‘Take-Off’ captures the essence of our current trajectory, a pivotal moment where strategic groundwork meets execution and innovation meets scale. This inaugural summit underscores our commitment to the ever-growing pedigree of Africa’s fintech landscape. By bringing together leading innovators, regulators, and policymakers, we aim to shape inclusive and trusted digital financial systems that unlock new opportunities, uplift communities, and drive lasting socio-economic impact across the continent.”
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The Summit will examine ways to improve industry cooperation, fortify regulatory frameworks, and hasten digital and financial inclusion. It is organised into two interrelated streams: a Commercial & Ecosystem Forum and a Regulatory & Policy Forum.
Summit to include high-impact sessions
The Summit will include several high-impact sessions to promote regulatory alignment and financial innovation throughout Africa.
Important topics of discussion will include the need for standardised oversight of Mobile Money Payment Service Providers (PSPs), the delicate balance between data sovereignty and regulatory compliance, and how regulators and fintechs can fully realise the potential of cross-border remittances and float.
Nikiwe Tanga, Chief Legal Officer at MTN Group Fintech, added: “Our ambition extends beyond commercial objectives to include the advancement of sound regulatory and legal frameworks that support inclusive financial systems. This summit underscores MTN Group Fintech’s commitment to fostering trusted digital ecosystems that align with evolving legal standards and regulatory expectations. By facilitating dialogue, reinforcing compliance-driven partnerships, and promoting responsible innovation, we are contributing to the development of resilient financial infrastructures that uphold the rule of law and deliver sustainable value across Africa.”
Africa’s digital transformation journey is expected to be anchored by the MTN Fintech Summit 2025, emphasising the vital role that fintech plays in closing gaps in innovation, opportunity, and access.