African Tech Ascends: 400 Fintech & Crypto Innovators Converge at Landmark Summit

The Africa Money & DeFi Summit – West Africa edition is scheduled to take place on September 27-28th, 2022, at the Movenpick Hotel in Accra, Ghana. This pivotal event is set to connect a diverse group of stakeholders, including leading fintech companies, investors, crypto platforms, ventures, and digital finance experts, all converging to discuss the rapid expansion of fintech and the growing influence of decentralized finance (DeFi) throughout Africa.

Organized by Africa Tech Summit, this prominent business summit anticipates hosting over 400 delegates, representing more than 150 companies, and featuring over 50 speakers. The comprehensive agenda includes engaging panel sessions, insightful keynotes, and interactive fireside chats. Additionally, attendees will benefit from multiple networking opportunities, specialized masterclass sessions, and a fully sold-out exhibition floor. The core objective is to conduct deep-dives into the significant opportunities present within FinTech, Crypto, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) across the African continent.

Andrew Fassnidge, the Founder of Africa Tech Summit, expressed his excitement about hosting the West African edition of the summit in Accra. He emphasized the event's role in spotlighting fintech leaders, groundbreaking crypto innovators, emerging ventures, and various investment opportunities across the region. Fassnidge highlighted the continuous growth of crypto and the rise of a new wave of DeFi in Africa, framing these developments as an exciting period for advancing business and investment.

The summit enjoys robust support from an extensive list of partners and sponsors. These include Polygon, QoreID, Deimos, Zeepay, Celo Foundation, The HBAR Foundation, VeendHQ, Workpay, AWS, WiPay, Cellulant, Binance, YellowCard, Autochek, YouVerify, Fonbnk, Seamfix, Jelurida Africa, Niji Oni & Co, Affinity, Aza Finance, Flutterwave, International Trade Centre, Paystack, Pennee, DataMynt, Bitmama, Africa BIoT Labs, Bitpowr, WeWire Africa, Dukka, Crunch Network, Stakefair, Amalga Securities & FEZ Delivery.

Building on the success of the sold-out Money and DeFi Summit held in Nairobi earlier this year, the Accra summit is also expected to reach full capacity, with final passes available strictly through pre-registration. Identified by the hashtag #AMDSGH, this event serves as a premier gathering for fintech leaders, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), banks, international investors, entrepreneurs, governments, trade bodies, media, and leading ventures. Its primary aim is to foster investment and drive business within the African Fintech and DeFi ecosystem, providing crucial insights and unparalleled networking opportunities across the Pan-African Fintech, DeFi, and Crypto landscape.