MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Fintech Summit; November 21, 2019; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This event will include sessions on topics such as: financial inclusion, blockchain, “Future of Banking,” and “AfCFTA (the African Continental Free Trade Agreement) and Fintech.” Additionally, there will be multiple pitch competitions showcasing new platforms and products in fintech (financial technology).

The list of confirmed presenters includes:

– His Excellency Dr Getahun Mekuria, Minister, Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

– Dr Ephrem T Lemango, Commissioner, Jobs Creation Commission, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

– Amrote Abdella, Regional Director, Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative

Background on Organizers:

– Dedalus Global is a US-based “boutique investment consultancy focusing on investment, communications, and strategy” in Africa and the Middle East.

– Ibex Frontier is a Ethiopia-based investment advisory firm focusing on Ethiopia, offering services such as deal sourcing and market research.

Cost: The fee per delegate is USD 300 until November 18. Thereafter, a rate of USD 350 applies.

Event Website: https://africafintechsummit.com/addis

For additional information, you may call +1 202 774 6383 or email either info[at]africafintechsummit.com or info[at]dedalusglobal.com.

By Anuhya Tadepalli, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources

Event homepage
https://africafintechsummit.com/addis

Event agenda
AFTSAddisAgenda-10_4_19.pdf

Dedalus Global homepage
https://dedalusglobal.com/

Ibex Frontier homepage
https://www.ibexfrontier.com/

MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Fintech Summit; November 8-9, 2018; Lagos, Nigeria
https://www.microcapital.org/microfinance-event-africa-fintech-summit-november-8-9-2018-lagos-nigeria/#more-39649

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