Cotonou, Benin \u00b7 West Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n The Next Fintech Forum 2026<\/strong> will bring together leading stakeholders from Africa\u2019s fintech ecosystem in Cotonou to address a critical challenge: turning the rapid adoption of fintech services into sustainable economic value for the UEMOA region.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 8th edition aims to convene 500+ decision-makers and ecosystem leaders from 30+ nationalities<\/strong>, creating a high-level platform for dialogue, partnerships, investment and concrete initiatives shaping the future of fintech in West Africa.<\/p>\n Fintech is experiencing rapid growth across the UEMOA region. However, increased adoption and usage have yet to fully translate into sustainable economic value.<\/p>\n Key figures:<\/p>\n 248M<\/strong> +18.9%<\/strong> 2%<\/strong> < 20%<\/strong> The Forum therefore focuses on moving from usage-driven growth towards a structured, competitive fintech industry capable of generating measurable economic value.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Next Fintech Forum brings together key stakeholders from across the financial and technology ecosystem, including:<\/p>\n The event features the participation and support of major regional and continental institutions and ecosystem stakeholders, including BCEAO, UEMOA, BOAD, AMF-UMOA, BRVM, the African Union, AfCFTA, the African Development Bank and PAPSS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Over two days, the Forum will focus on the key drivers shaping the future of the fintech industry:<\/p>\n Innovation & Technology<\/strong> Payments & Infrastructure<\/strong> Regulation<\/strong> Funding & Investment<\/strong> Financial Inclusion<\/strong> Talent & Skills<\/strong> The Forum will provide a unique environment to:<\/p>\n Exchange<\/strong> ideas on the major trends and transformations shaping the industry.<\/p>\n Connect<\/strong> entrepreneurs, investors, institutions and strategic partners.<\/p>\n Create opportunities<\/strong> for business development and strategic partnerships.<\/p>\n Build collaborations<\/strong> across UEMOA and beyond.<\/p>\n Cotonou \u00b7 Benin \u00b7 West Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n Two days dedicated to shaping the future of fintech across the UEMOA region<\/strong> and contributing to the emergence of a more structured, inclusive, competitive and value-driven fintech industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":494374,"template":"","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"event_listing_category":[],"event_listing_type":[],"class_list":["post-494373","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","pmpro-has-access"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nFROM ADOPTION TO VALUE<\/h2>\n
Industrializing Fintech to Accelerate UEMOA Growth<\/em><\/h3>\n
\n\ud83c\udfaf THE CHALLENGE: MOVING FROM ADOPTION TO VALUE<\/h2>\n
\nelectronic money accounts across UEMOA<\/p>\n
\ngrowth in 2024<\/p>\n
\nof regional GDP represented by mobile money<\/p>\n
\nof formal SMEs using fintech solutions<\/p>\n
\n\ud83c\udf0d A REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL GATHERING<\/h2>\n
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\n\ud83e\udd1d CONNECT \u00b7 INNOVATE \u00b7 INVEST<\/h2>\n
\nDeveloping the solutions that will shape the next generation of financial services.<\/p>\n
\nAccelerating interoperability and the modernization of regional financial infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\nFostering constructive dialogue between innovation, regulation and consumer protection.<\/p>\n
\nImproving access to capital and strengthening the attractiveness of the fintech ecosystem.<\/p>\n
\nPositioning fintech as a powerful driver of access to financial services for individuals and businesses.<\/p>\n
\nBuilding the capabilities required to develop a strong and sustainable regional fintech industry.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\udc65 500+ DECISION-MAKERS \u00b7 30+ NATIONALITIES<\/h2>\n
\n\ud83d\udccd SEE YOU IN COTONOU<\/h1>\n
NOVEMBER 26\u201327, 2026<\/h2>\n
SOFITEL COTONOU MARINA HOTEL & SPA<\/h3>\n
The Cotonou Declaration<\/h3>\n