📅 DATE

November 23, 2026

📍 LOCATION

Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

1. THE FINTECH EVENT: A NEW LANDMARK EVENT FOR FRANCOPHONE AFRICA’S FINTECH ECOSYSTEM

The Fintech Event is a leading gathering dedicated to the fintech ecosystem across Francophone Africa. It positions itself as a trusted arena where decisions take shape, bringing together key decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors, institutions, and ecosystem leaders.

More than a traditional networking event, The Fintech Event aims to create an environment where strategic partnerships, business opportunities, and high-value collaborations can emerge.

Its ambition is to become for Francophone Africa’s fintech industry what the Africa CEO Forum is for the broader African business community: a high-level platform where leaders connect, exchange ideas, and build strategic relationships.

2. 📍 ABIDJAN, THE FINTECH CAPITAL OF FRANCOPHONE AFRICA

For its inaugural edition, The Fintech Event has chosen Abidjan, one of West Africa’s leading economic and technology hubs.

Côte d’Ivoire has a rapidly developing fintech ecosystem, driven in particular by the growth of digital payments, digital financial services, and technological innovation.

By choosing Abidjan, The Fintech Event aims to bring together, at the heart of Francophone Africa, the players shaping the transformation of financial services and contributing to greater financial inclusion.

3. AN EVENT AT THE HEART OF THE KEY FINTECH CHALLENGES

The Fintech Event brings together the players shaping the present and future of the financial industry across Francophone Africa.

Key topics and challenges

• Financial and technological innovation
• Digital payments
• Financial inclusion
• New business models
• Customer acquisition and retention
• Financial services monetization
• Product-market fit
• Strategic partnerships
• Investment and funding
• Digital transformation of the financial sector

The event will provide an opportunity to exchange experiences, share best practices, and foster new collaborations across the ecosystem.

4. BRINGING THE ECOSYSTEM TOGETHER UNDER ONE ROOF

The Fintech Event brings together a diverse range of decision-makers and ecosystem stakeholders.

🏦 Fintechs & Startups

Entrepreneurs and executives building the financial solutions of tomorrow.

💳 Payments Players

Companies and platforms driving the transformation of payments and financial transactions across Africa.

🏢 Financial Institutions

Banks, financial institutions, and traditional players undergoing digital transformation.

💼 Investors & Strategic Partners

Investors, funds, and strategic partners seeking new opportunities within Africa’s growing fintech ecosystem.

🌍 Institutions & Decision-Makers

Institutional stakeholders and policymakers contributing to the development and structuring of the sector.

5. EXPERTISE AT THE SERVICE OF THE ECOSYSTEM

The Fintech Event is led by Marie-Pierre Zingoua, Founder & CEO of MPZ Consulting, a growth consulting firm specializing in supporting fintech CEOs across Francophone Africa.

Prior to founding MPZ Consulting, Marie-Pierre Zingoua served as Regional Head of Marketing at Visa West & Central Africa.

She also contributed to the growth of the Yango Pay e-wallet, which scaled from 0 to 500,000 users in six months.

A graduate of HEC Paris, with an MSc in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Marie-Pierre Zingoua is Franco-Ivorian and based in Abidjan.

Her experience across the payments and fintech industries provides the foundation for The Fintech Event and its ambition to contribute to the development and structuring of the Francophone African fintech ecosystem.

6. A PLATFORM FOR BUILDING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

The Fintech Event aims to go beyond the traditional conference format by creating an environment conducive to high-level professional connections and strategic decision-making.

The event is designed to foster:

• Connections between industry leaders;
• Business and commercial opportunities;
• Partnerships between fintechs and financial institutions;
• Connections with investors;
• Knowledge and expertise sharing;
• Synergies across the different Francophone African markets.

7. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

The event will feature several key components:

🎤 Guest Speakers

Leading figures and experts from the fintech ecosystem will share their insights, experiences, and perspectives.

🤝 Networking

Dedicated opportunities to connect executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and strategic partners.

📊 Programme

Panels, discussions, and presentations addressing the major challenges and opportunities facing fintech and financial services in Francophone Africa.

🌍 Participants

A high-level audience made up of decision-makers and stakeholders from across the fintech ecosystem.

🤝 Sponsors & Partners

Companies and organizations will have the opportunity to associate themselves with the event and contribute to its reach and impact.

8. KEY INFORMATION

9. WHY THE FINTECH EVENT?

With its inaugural edition taking place on November 23, 2026, at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire, The Fintech Event aims to establish a new point of convergence for fintech leaders and stakeholders across Francophone Africa.

A place to connect.
A platform to exchange ideas.
An environment where decisions take shape.
An ecosystem for building the partnerships of tomorrow.