📅 November 3–4, 2026

📍 Luanda, Angola

A Summit to Shape Africa’s Financial Power

The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) is one of the continent’s most influential gatherings for the financial industry.

Over two days, the summit brings together Africa’s leading decision-makers to discuss, exchange ideas and collectively shape the future of finance across the continent.

AFIS brings together more than 1,250 senior leaders from across the financial ecosystem, including:

• 🏦 Bank and financial institution executives
• 🛡️ Insurance leaders
• 🚀 Fintech founders and executives
• 📈 Capital markets professionals
• 📱 Mobile money and digital payment operators
• 🏛️ Policymakers
• ⚖️ African and international regulators
• 💼 Investors and institutional partners

Where Ideas Turn into Action

AFIS is more than a networking event.

It is a strategic platform for high-level dialogue, bringing together public- and private-sector leaders to share perspectives, identify key challenges and, most importantly, develop concrete solutions for Africa.

Discussions focus on the major transformations reshaping Africa’s financial landscape.

🌍 Climate Transition

How can Africa finance sustainable growth and support its economies through the transition to a greener future?

💻 Digital Revolution

How can fintech, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies transform financial services across the continent?

🤝 Financial Inclusion

How can more individuals and businesses gain access to affordable and effective financial services?

⚖️ Regulatory Harmonisation

How can regulatory frameworks be better aligned to accelerate the integration of African financial markets?

💰 Mobilising Capital

How can capital be better channelled towards businesses and strategic projects across the continent?

🌐 African Financial Integration

How can stronger cooperation, investment and connectivity between African markets be developed?

Angola, the Host Country

An Emerging Financial Hub

The 2026 edition of AFIS will take place in Luanda, Angola, a country seeking to strengthen its position within the African economy.

With nearly 40 million inhabitants and an estimated GDP of US$115 billion, Angola represents a significant market with considerable growth potential.

The country is undertaking major reforms aimed at:

Modernising its banking sector
Strengthening financial infrastructure and services.

Diversifying its economy
Reducing its dependence on oil by developing new sectors.

Improving access to capital
Creating a more favourable environment for investment and business financing.

Strengthening regional integration
Expanding trade and financial links with other African economies.

Angola Vision 2050

The Angola Vision 2050 strategy supports this transformation and aims to accelerate the diversification of the country’s economy.

Several sectors are expected to play a key role:

🌾 Agriculture
⛏️ Mining
🏭 Manufacturing
🏗️ Infrastructure
💳 Financial Services

The development of the Lobito Corridor illustrates this ambition.

This strategic infrastructure is helping strengthen Angola’s connectivity with Central and Southern Africa while positioning the country as an increasingly important regional trade and economic hub.

🚀 AFIS: A Catalyst for Solutions

Throughout the year, AFIS works to promote:

Innovation

Encouraging the emergence of new financial models, technologies and solutions.

Financial Independence

Strengthening Africa’s financial capabilities and its capacity to mobilise its own resources.

Regional Integration

Facilitating cooperation between African markets and financial institutions.

Inclusion

Developing financial solutions that are accessible to a wider share of the population and business community.

Collaboration

Building bridges between financial institutions, businesses, governments and regulators.

🤝 Why Attend?

Participating in AFIS means joining a unique environment where Africa’s leading financial decision-makers come together.

Gain Insights

Access the latest trends, analysis and perspectives shaping African financial markets.

Exchange Ideas

Take part in high-level discussions with the leaders and experts shaping the industry.

Expand Your Network

Connect with banks, fintechs, investors, insurers, public institutions and regulators.

Identify Opportunities

Discover new markets, partners, technologies and investment opportunities.

Help Shape the Future

Contribute to the discussions and initiatives defining the future of African finance.

💼 A Strategic Opportunity for Partners

AFIS also provides a unique platform for companies and institutions seeking to strengthen their positioning within the African market.

Becoming an AFIS partner offers the opportunity to:

• increase visibility among key decision-makers;
• showcase expertise, products and solutions;
• develop strategic business relationships;
• engage directly with senior executives;
• associate the brand with the transformation of African finance;
• demonstrate a commitment to the continent’s economic development.

An AFIS partnership therefore goes beyond brand visibility: it positions an organisation as an engaged and recognised contributor to the transformation of Africa’s financial ecosystem.

📊 AFIS at a Glance

A Unique Financial Ecosystem

Banks · Insurance · Fintech · Investors · Capital Markets · Payments · Regulators · Governments

🌍 At the Heart of Africa’s Transformation

AFIS brings together the people who finance, regulate, innovate and shape Africa’s economy.

The summit aims to create the conditions to turn:

Ideas → into solutions
Meetings → into partnerships
Discussions → into decisions
Ambitions → into action