Dakar: 9th Edition of the Regional Payment Technology Exhibition
A Key Event for Professionals in the Electronic Payments and Payment Ecosystem
Dates: November 19–20, 2026
Venue: King Fahd Palace, Dakar, Senegal
Organizer: GIM-UEMOA
1. Event Overview
The GIM-UEMOA Regional Payment Technology Exhibition is a biennial professional event bringing together banks, financial institutions, and key stakeholders in the electronic payments and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sectors.
It provides a platform for networking, discussions and knowledge sharing among decision-makers and industry professionals, focusing on technological developments, innovation and the challenges surrounding the growth of the payment ecosystem in Africa.
The 9th edition will take place on November 19 and 20, 2026, at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, Senegal.
2. Key Activities and Highlights
Several activities will feature in this year’s edition:
- Conferences: Presentations and discussions addressing key issues and developments in the electronic payments industry.
- Panel Discussions: Exchanges bringing together industry professionals and experts to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities within the payment ecosystem.
- Forum on Payment Fraud and Security: A dedicated platform to address fraud prevention, transaction security and the reliability of payment systems.
- GIM Awards: Awards recognizing outstanding initiatives, achievements and performance in the electronic payments sector.
3. Why Attend?
The exhibition offers several opportunities for companies and professionals looking to expand their presence in the payment industry:
- Expand Your Professional Network: Meet decision-makers from banks and financial institutions across the eight WAEMU member countries, as well as key stakeholders in the payment ecosystem.
- Showcase Your Innovations: Present your technological solutions, products and innovations to industry professionals.
- Explore New Business Opportunities: Develop business activities, identify potential partners and explore new opportunities in African markets.
- Strengthen Your Market Position: Increase your visibility and reinforce your positioning among banks, financial institutions and other key players in the industry.
4. Practical Information
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 9th Edition of the Regional Payment Technology Exhibition |
| Dates | November 19–20, 2026 |
| Venue | King Fahd Palace |
| City | Dakar, Senegal |
| Organizer | GIM-UEMOA |
5. Registration and Contact Information
Individuals and organizations interested in attending the event can obtain further information and contact the organizer directly using the details below:
Telephone: +221 33 869 95 95
Email: salonmonetique@gim-uemoa.org
Registration: Interested participants are invited to contact GIM-UEMOA directly for further information regarding registration procedures and participation requirements.
Official Website: https://www.gim-uemoa.org/
Key Takeaway: The 9th edition of the Regional Payment Technology Exhibition will take place on November 19–20, 2026, at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, Senegal. The event will bring together stakeholders from the banking, electronic payments and financial technology sectors for two days of conferences, panel discussions, a forum on payment fraud and security, and the GIM Awards.
Organizer
The Interbank Electronic Banking Group of the WAEMU (GIM-UEMOA), an international organization, was established in 2003 by the BCEAO (Central Bank of West African States) and banks to implement a regional interbank electronic withdrawal and payment system. Today, GIM-UEMOA brings together over 130 banks, financial and postal institutions, microfinance structures, and electronic money issuers.
GIM-UEMOA is engaged in three main activities:
- Payment Scheme: This involves providing a payment application and specifications for issuing regional bank cards and other payment instruments, as well as managing the related operational governance framework.
- Switching: Ensures the interoperability of electronic transactions for all market participants (routing, settlement of card and mobile transactions, e-commerce, money transfer, etc.).
- Processing: Involves outsourcing and technical processing by delegation of electronic products and services. Processing covers several strategic areas of activity, including acceptance services, security, composite payments, dematerialization services, centralization of flows, cash monetization, and mobile payments.
