Fintech growth is being advocated for across South Africa through a collaboration between FINASA and Digital Finance Africa 2025.
The Digital Finance Africa (DFA) 2025 summit, partnering with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA), is set to take place on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. This year marks the fifth edition of the event, which has become one of the continent's most influential gatherings of fintech visionaries, banking executives, regulators, and cybersecurity professionals.
The summit aims to champion fintech growth across South Africa and the broader African region, focusing on trends shaping the future of fintech, fostering collaboration, addressing challenges, and promoting financial inclusion. South Africa's role as a fintech hub and regional integration within the continent's digital finance landscape are key topics on the agenda.
Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa, expressed pride in partnering with FINASA for DFA 2025. FINASA, a non-profit organization founded in 2022, will play a strategic role in curating content, contributing speakers, and mobilizing the fintech community.
More than 300 senior executives are expected to attend the summit, with an interactive exhibition featuring innovative fintech solutions. Keynote presentations and in-depth panel discussions on cybersecurity, AI, open finance, and digital regulation are planned, ensuring a packed program.
A variety of speakers have been confirmed for the event, including Qiniso Mthembu, Group Chief Risk Officer, JSE; Romaric Sia, Group CISO, UBA Group; Dare Okoudjou, Founder & CEO, Onafriq; and Mpho Sadiki, Group MD: Merchant Solutions, Network International (Payfast).
FINASA members and partners will gain exclusive access to the DFA platform, contributing to conversations that will shape regulation, funding, and innovation for years to come. A promo code, SAVE50@DFA, offers 50% off delegate pass for DFA 2025.
For media inquiries, contact Nonhlanhla Kunene, the Marketing Manager for DFA 2025, via email at events@our website, or visit www.our website for more information. The contact number is +27 12 012 5801.
The DFA 2025 summit is themed "Safeguarding Innovation: Advancing Secure, Inclusive Finance in Africa", reflecting its commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive digital finance landscape across the continent.
[1] This paragraph summarizes the main focus of the summit, drawn from the provided bullet points.
- The Digital Finance Africa (DFA) 2025 summit, in partnership with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA), will focus on advancing fintech growth across South Africa and the broader African region.
- The event will touch on trends shaping the future of fintech, fostering collaboration, and addressing challenges towards financial inclusion.
- South Africa's role as a fintech hub and regional integration within the continent's digital finance landscape are key topics to be discussed.
- Abe Wakama, CEO of IT News Africa, is proud to partner with FINASA for DFA 2025, and FINASA will play a strategic role in content curation, speaker contribution, and fintech community mobilization.
- More than 300 senior executives are expected to attend the summit, featuring an interactive exhibition of innovative fintech solutions along with keynote presentations and panel discussions on cybersecurity, AI, open finance, and digital regulation.
- Notable speakers include Qiniso Mthembu, Romaric Sia, Dare Okoudjou, and Mpho Sadiki, with FINASA members and partners gaining exclusive access to the DFA platform.
- A special promo code, SAVE50@DFA, offers 50% off delegate pass for DFA 2025. For media inquiries, contact Nonhlanhla Kunene via email at events@our website, or visit www.our website for more information and the contact number +27 12 012 5801.
- The DFA 2025 summit's theme, "Safeguarding Innovation: Advancing Secure, Inclusive Finance in Africa", reflects its commitment to fostering a secure and inclusive digital finance ecosystem across the continent.
