25th Edition Connected Banking Summit - Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (formerly Digital Banking Summit)

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YEARS SILVER JUBILEE

25th Connected Banking Summit-West Africa

Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

"Next-Gen Finance West Africa: Resilient,
Scalable & Customer-Centric"

25th February, 2026 | Silver Jubilee | Accra, Ghana

Steering West Africa’s Financial Ecosystem into the Next Generation

25th CONNECTED BANKING SUMMIT – WEST AFRICA

West Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its financial transformation. Banking, fintech, insurance, and digital finance ecosystems are evolving rapidly driven by resilient institutions, expanding platforms, and rising customer expectations.

With a growing urban-digital population, strengthened regulatory frameworks, and emerging infrastructure, the region is shifting from simply “going digital” to becoming inherently digital.

The 25th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards in Accra brings together leaders and innovators to guide this transition—from innovation to execution, from potential to scale, and from service-provider to customer-centric partner.

25th February

25th Edition

Market Trends & Strategic Imperatives

As West Africa enters a more mature phase of digital-finance development, three strategic imperatives are emerging as the foundation for future growth: Resilience, Scalability, and Customer-Centricity. Institutions that align with these pillars will be best positioned to lead the next decade of transformation

What in Store for you at Connected Banking?

Connected Banking is the premier event for industry professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of finance. This year's conference is focused on exploring the latest trends, strategies, and technologies driving the banking industry forward. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, gain practical insights, and network with peers to exchange ideas and best practices.

From regulatory changes to digital transformation, the Banking Conference will provide the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to navigate today's complex financial landscape with confidence.

Engage with new audiences

By partnering with us we can help you engage with your target audiences, such as decision makers or influencers. As a sponsor/partner you will benefit from our full online and offline marketing infrastructure and expertise.

Exclusive Branding

Evaluating to sponsor, co-brand or become an official partner?, we can add value to your brand. Through channels including online campaigns social media and a wide set of media partners, we can promote your brand nationwide and internationally.

Meet Experts and Influencers

Our account managers are well equipped to make sure you get to interact with top C-Suite Executives. The Summit is exclusively for C-Suite Executives and decision makers and therefore will network and engage with experts that have a success story with best practices and case studies.

Key Focus

Focus Areas Defining Next-Gen Finance in West Africa

1st Day
25 Jan 2022
2nd Day
26 Jan 2022
3rd Day
27 Jan 2022

For more updates on the agenda and speaking slots, register now.

Audience Profile

Bringing Together the Leaders Powering Next-Gen Finance

Delegate Mix – 2026 (Estimated)

Banking & Financial Institutions 55%

Fintech & Payments 15%

Insurance & Insurtech 10%

Regulators & Public Institutions 10%

Technology & Advisory Partners 10%

Professional networking at financial conference

Connect with 200+ C-suite executives and decision-makers

Audience Includes

Banking & Financial Institutions

CEOs, CTOs, CDOs, Heads of Digital Transformation

Fintech & Payments

Founders, Product Heads, Growth Leaders

Insurance & Insurtech

Executive Leadership & Digital Innovation Teams

Regulators & Policymakers

Key Decision-Makers Shaping Financial Ecosystem

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Where Influence Meets Opportunity

Maximize your brand impact and generate qualified leads in Africa's fastest-growing financial market

200+

C-Suite Executives

70%

Decision Makers

50M+

Average Deal Size

Private executive sessions
"Connected Lounge" access
VIP networking dinners
Priority meeting scheduling
Dedicated relationship manager

VIP Only By Invitation

Strategic Alignment

Showcase measurable impact in resilience and scalability

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Strategic Business Alignment

Key Benefits:

Case study presentations
Solution demonstration area
Industry alignment workshops
Partnership announcements

Impact Metrics:

Resilience improvement
Scalability demonstration
Customer experience metrics
ROI measurement

Measurable Impact Industry Alignment

ROI & Engagement

Extend reach through integrated campaigns and co-branding

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ROI & Engagement Continuity

Digital Integration:

Integrated digital campaigns
Co-branded content
Social media takeovers
Email marketing inclusion

Post-Event Value:

Detailed lead reports
Analytics dashboard
Follow-up campaign support
Quarterly performance review

360° Engagement Tracked ROI

Value Proposition

Engage. Learn. Transform.

Join Africa's premier banking summit and gain actionable insights to drive your organization forward

Unparalleled Knowledge Exchange

Actionable Insights & Case Studies

Strategic Networking

Regulatory Dialogue

Series Speakers

Maxwell Opoku-Afari

First Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana

Kwame Oppong

Director – FinTech & Innovation, Bank of Ghana

Dr. Samuel Tengey

Head, Management Development, Central Bank of Nigeria

Adesola Adeduntan

MD & Group CEO, First Bank Nigeria

Abena Osei Poku

CEO, Barclays Bank Ghana

Victor Yaw Asante

MD & CEO, FBN Bank Ghana

Kofi Adomakoh

Managing Director, GCB Bank PLC

Benjamin Dzoboku

Managing Director, Republic Bank Ghana

Bernard Gyebi

Managing Director, Prudential Bank Ghana

Kwamina Duker

CEO, Development Bank Ghana

Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah

Executive Director, OmniBSIC Bank

Adegoke Akinola Adegbami

CEO, Mainstreet FMB Bank

Sidy Kounta

Managing Director, Atlantique Microfinance Bank

Nicole Van Der Tuin

CEO, First Access

Alex Agyei-Amponsah

Head, Retail Banking, Bank of Africa

Fosu Frimpng

CEO, Bluehills Microfinance

Immaculate Gatheca

CEO, Comet Credit Ltd

Teshome Yiheyis

CEO, Yemisrach Microfinance

EMMANUEL GALLEY BAIDE

CVO, WestOne Microfinance

Thomas Gachie

Group COO, Resolution Insurance

Dr. Avsharn Bachoo

CTO, PPS Insurance

Abena Amoah

Managing Director, Ghana Stock Exchange

Gillian Hammah

Group CMO, Databank Financial Services

Abdoul Aziz Faye

Group CIO, Ecobank Transnational Inc

Emmanuel Morka

CIO, Access Bank Ghana

Rachel Adeshina

CIO, FBN Nigeria

Ronald Martey

CISO, GCB Bank

Emem Umoh

CISO, Zenith Bank Ghana

Charles Adu-Asah

CISO, Ecobank Ghana

Daniel Adaramola

CISO, Unity Bank

Olufemi Olofintila

CISO, Nova Merchant Bank

Michael Michie

CISO, M Oriental Bank

Albert Tetteh

Head IT Security, First Atlantic Bank

Dele Adeyinka

Chief Digital Officer, Polaris Bank

Okyere Kwasi Akyeampong

Chief Transformation Officer, Fidelity Bank Ghana

Layi Ofolaham

Chief Risk Officer, United Bank for Africa

Frank Atube

Chief Operating Officer, Seamfix

William Nana Danso-Abeam

Country Head Direct Banking, Ecobank Ghana

Leopold Armah

Head Digital Transformation, Prudential Bank Ghana

KWAKU SAFORO

Head Remittances, Ecobank Ghana

Bennet Gorni

Head e-Banking, First Atlantic Bank

Gilbert Sebe-Yeboah

Head Consumer Finance, ADB

Emmanuel Aihevba

Head Customer Digital Channels, Stanbic IBTC

Jojo Bannerman

Head Financial Markets Sales, Standard Chartered Ghana

Henry Obike

Lead Digital Transformation, FBN Bank Ghana

Nitesh Marcel Singh

Managing Director, Accenture

Chukwuma Okpaka

Azure GTM Lead Africa, Microsoft

Ahmed Yahyaoui

Customer Success Director, Microsoft MEA

Hoda Younan

Marketing & Operations Director, Microsoft MEA

Ronald Raffensperger

Senior Solutions Director, Huawei

Jaco Fourie

Commercial Director SaaS Banking, Temenos

Lee Allcorn

Director SaaS, Temenos

Javier Hermida

Head Digital Banking MEA, Temenos

Erwin Van Helden

Head Payments & Digital Channels MEA, Temenos

Krinal Gupta

VP & Business Head Africa, Profinch Solutions

Udeet Bhagat

Business Head Arttha, PureSoftware

Dami Adebari

Manager Emerging Markets Africa, HID Global

Bossman Akuffo Kwapong

Country Manager, Mastercard Ghana

Sylvia Otuo-Acheampong

General Manager, MTN Ghana

Kasirim Nwuke

Chief Green Economy & Tech, UNECA

Ophelia Ama Oni

Digital Financial Services Expert, UNCDF

Dr. Konstantin Tsanis

Fintech & Digital Transformation Expert, IFC

Ram Rastogi

Technology Consultant, CGAP

Philip Twum

Digital Transformation Lead, KPMG

Andrew Osei Akoto

Partner & Head Advisory, KPMG Ghana

Nana Kwame Bediako

CEO, Kwarleyz Group

Albert Prempeh Kusi

CEO, LEC Group

Carl Sackey

CEO, CS Consulting

Edwin Mashigo

CEO, Africa Rise Global

Confidence Satevely

Founder & Executive Director, Cybersafe Foundation

Mahmoud Mansi

Founder, HR Revolution Middle East

Dina Marie

Co-Founder, HR Revolution Middle East

Aly Mansy

Economist, Independent

Series Partners & Sponsors

Proudly partnering with industry leaders to drive innovation in banking

Official Supporters & Partners

Supported by leading institutions and regulatory bodies

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Let’s Shape the Future of Finance Together.

The Connected Banking Summit – West Africa 2026 is more than a summit, it's a movement shaping the next era of financial innovation and inclusion.Join us in Accra and across eight global destinations as we continue to drive collaboration, resilience, and customer-centric growth across Africa’s banking and fintech ecosystems. Partner with the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) and position your organisation at the heart of transformation where meaningful connections create measurable impact. Register

Testimonials

Why Our Clients Love Us

I was really impressed with the quality of the speakers and particularly the participating companies. Most extremely interesting and innovative across a range of industries.

Seyi Kumapayi

CFO, Access Bank PLC

I definitely think I will try to get here next year as well, hopefully bring my colleagues with me.

Ronald Martey

CISO, GCB Bank

I really enjoyed all the connections with the different agencies and the other professional in the BFSI.

Edwin Akrofi

Head IT, First Atlantic Bank

Your Team was timely, efficient friendly and extremely helpful thank you for everything.

Kwame Oppong

Head Of Fintech & Innovation, Bank Of Ghana

Great Event with Keynotes and a lot of discussions that inspired a lot.

Sidy Kounta

Managing Director, Atlantique Microfinance Bank

As it was my first virtual best summit, kudos to all involved in putting it together and making it happen.

Aly Mansy

Economist

A very warm welcome and interesting speakers we were pleased to be among such a dynamic crowd.

Molefe Petros

Head Of IT, Bancabc

This is the first time we are attending one of thr summits here, the Digital Banking Summit. We have been really impessed by the team at ICSA, the summit they have put together has been absolutely firt class. We wont heistate to return next year.

Donal Greene

Regional Manager (EMEA), Innovatrics

DBS has been very rewarding, presentations are engaging and interesting, amazing networking opportunities. Cant wait for the Nigerain eidtion of DBS2019.

Taiwo Joda

MD & CEO, Accion Microfinance Bank

It has been a wonderful interaction.It is a beautiful engagement and value adding. The insights of the changes taking place in the digital space of the banking sector have been very informative.

Ebehijie Momoh

Head of Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

I loved the networking. I have learned some fabulous ideoas from the fintechs that i met which we will be capitalising soon. Came here expecting to learn a lot which i definitely have,fantastic summit and congratulations. We hope to see you next year.

Victor Yaw Asante

MD & CEO, FBN Bank

ICSA has done an amazing job, thank you for bringing this initiative to Ghana. We have gathered of insights that is going to helpus move the digital trnasformation proces in Africa. I think this is a really amazing initiative. Kudos to the organizers.

Omo Osemwegie

Head of IT Program Delivery, Access Bank

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