{"id":494976,"date":"2026-10-30T15:16:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T15:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/?post_type=event_listing&#038;p=494976"},"modified":"2026-10-30T15:16:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T15:16:46","slug":"dakar-9th-edition-of-the-regional-payment-technology-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"event_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.financialafrik.com\/en\/event\/dakar-9th-edition-of-the-regional-payment-technology-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Dakar: 9th Edition of the Regional Payment Technology Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>A Key Event for Professionals in the Electronic Payments and Payment Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Dates:<\/strong> November 19\u201320, 2026<\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Venue:<\/strong> King Fahd Palace, Dakar, Senegal<\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>Organizer:<\/strong> GIM-UEMOA<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>1. Event Overview<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>9th edition will take place on November 19 and 20, 2026, at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, Senegal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>2. Key Activities and Highlights<\/h2>\n<p>Several activities will feature in this year&#8217;s edition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conferences:<\/strong> Presentations and discussions addressing key issues and developments in the electronic payments industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panel Discussions:<\/strong> Exchanges bringing together industry professionals and experts to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities within the payment ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forum on Payment Fraud and Security:<\/strong> A dedicated platform to address fraud prevention, transaction security and the reliability of payment systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GIM Awards:<\/strong> Awards recognizing outstanding initiatives, achievements and performance in the electronic payments sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Why Attend?<\/h2>\n<p>The exhibition offers several opportunities for companies and professionals looking to expand their presence in the payment industry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expand Your Professional Network:<\/strong> Meet decision-makers from banks and financial institutions across the eight WAEMU member countries, as well as key stakeholders in the payment ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Showcase Your Innovations:<\/strong> Present your technological solutions, products and innovations to industry professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explore New Business Opportunities:<\/strong> Develop business activities, identify potential partners and explore new opportunities in African markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthen Your Market Position:<\/strong> Increase your visibility and reinforce your positioning among banks, financial institutions and other key players in the industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Practical Information<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Information<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Event<\/td>\n<td>9th Edition of the Regional Payment Technology Exhibition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dates<\/td>\n<td>November 19\u201320, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Venue<\/td>\n<td>King Fahd Palace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>City<\/td>\n<td>Dakar, Senegal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Organizer<\/td>\n<td>GIM-UEMOA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>5. Registration and Contact Information<\/h2>\n<p>Individuals and organizations interested in attending the event can obtain further information and contact the organizer directly using the details below:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone:<\/strong> +221 33 869 95 95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:salonmonetique@gim-uemoa.org\">salonmonetique@gim-uemoa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong> Interested participants are invited to contact GIM-UEMOA directly for further information regarding registration procedures and participation requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Official Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gim-uemoa.org\/\">https:\/\/www.gim-uemoa.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaway:<\/strong> The 9th edition of the Regional Payment Technology Exhibition will take place on November 19\u201320, 2026, at the King Fahd Palace in Dakar, Senegal. 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