AFRICA MONEY AND DEFI SUMMIT 2026

Africa Money & DeFi Summit 2026: Forging the Future of Digital Finance in Africa

About the Event

The Africa Money & DeFi Summit is a big meeting about money and technology. People from many countries come to learn and share ideas. The event happens on 11th - 12th February 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. It is part of the Africa Tech Summit.

At the summit, people talked about new money tools like Crypto, DeFi, Web3, mobile money, and digital identity. Many smart people come to show their new products and explain how they work. The event helps people learn, grow, and work together.

Who Organizes the Event

The event is run by Africa Tech Summit (ATS). ATS creates large tech events across Africa. They bring business leaders, startups, and tech experts together so they can build better tools for the continent.

About the Speakers & Experts

Every year, many important people speak at the summit. These include:

• Founders and CEOs of fintech and DeFi startups

• Tech experts who build Blockchain Market

• Leaders from banks, phone companies, and tech firms

• Government and central bank officials

• Investors looking for new ideas

Some past speakers were Carmelle Cadet from EMTECH, Kwame Oppong from the Bank of Ghana, Adesoji Solanke from Absa, and Leona Abban from Turaco Ghana.

In 2026, more global and African leaders will join to talk about the future of digital money.

Why You Should Attend

The summit is helpful for many people.

• Networking & Partnerships: You can meet startup founders, investors, and tech builders. You can make new friends and find partners.

• Learn & Discover: You can listen to simple talks about crypto, DeFi, digital identity, mobile money, CBDCs, and more.

• Deals & Investments: Startups can show their ideas. Investors can learn about new projects.

• Market Entry: International companies can learn how to grow in Africa.

• Build Your Brand: Companies can speak, sponsor, or display tools to get noticed.

• Meet Regulators: You can talk to central bank teams and learn about digital finance rules.

• See New Tech: You can watch demos of new wallets, blockchain tools, and payment systems.

What to Expect at Africa Money & DeFi Summit 2026

People at the event can enjoy talks, demos, and shows about:

• Crypto rules in Africa

• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

• DeFi tools used in real life

• Cross-border payments and stablecoins

• Digital identity and KYC

• Open banking and APIs

• Tokenization and digital ownership

• Startup pitch sessions

There will be new product launches, announcements, and important partnerships.

In Summary

The Africa Money & DeFi Summit 2026 is a place where Africa’s digital money future grows.
It is more than a meeting, it is where people learn, share ideas, and build new tools for Africa and the world.