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

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25th Edition

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

Exclusive Access to Decision Makers

Connect directly with 200+ verified C-suite executives actively investing in next-generation banking technologies.

                            70%
                            C-Suite Attendance
                        
                            $50M+
                            Average Deal Size

Lead Generation & Pipeline Growth

Direct meetings with verified C-suite executives and digital-transformation leaders actively investing in next-gen technologies.

Brand Visibility & Thought Leadership

Position your brand through on-stage speaking slots, success stories, and media coverage across 25+ regional channels.

Exclusive Access

Network in private executive sessions and the "Connected Lounge," reserved for sponsors and VIP attendees.

Strategic Alignment

Showcase case studies that demonstrate measurable impact in resilience, scalability, and customer experience.

ROI & Engagement Continuity

Extend reach through integrated digital campaigns, co-branding, and post-event lead reports.

Value Proposition

Engage. Learn. Transform.

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

Unparalleled Knowledge Exchange

Hear from central-bank leaders, CEOs, and global experts as they reveal how West African institutions are building resilience, scale, and customer trust in the digital era.

40+ Industry Experts
20+ Real Case Studies
Interactive Q&A Sessions

Actionable Insights & Case Studies

Discover real-world success stories from across Africa how banks, fintechs, and insurers are deploying AI, cloud, and open-finance models to deliver measurable impact.

Practical Implementation Guides
ROI-Focused Strategies
Technology Deep Dives

Strategic Networking

Meet decision-makers who share your challenges and ambitions from banking executives and fintech founders to regulators and investors.

Exclusive VIP Dinners
One-on-One Meeting Slots
Industry Roundtables

Regulatory Dialogue

Participate in policy-shaping discussions with regulators and ecosystem leaders driving harmonisation, inclusion, and cybersecurity across borders.

Regulatory Roundtables
Policy Frameworks
Compliance Best Practices

200+ Industry Leaders

20+ Hours of Networking

98% Satisfaction Rate

50+ Solution Providers

Speakers

Nitesh Marcel Singh

Managing Director Comms Media and Tech Lead, Accenture

Adesola Adeduntan

MD, Group CEO, First Bank Nigeria

Abena Osei Poku

Chief Executive Officer, Barclays Bank Ghana

Adegoke Akinola Adegbami

Chief Executive Officer, Mainstreet FMB Bank

Albert Prempeh Kusi

Chief Executive Officer, LEC Group

Carl Sackey

Chief Executive Officer, CS Consulting & Services Ltd

Edwin Mashigo

Chief Executive Officer, Africa Rise Global Investment H

Fosu Frimpng

Chief Executive Officer, Bluehills Microfinance

Immaculate Gatheca

Chief Executive Officer, Comet Credit Ltd.

Nana Kwame Bediako

Chief Executive Officer, Kwarleyz Group

Nicole Van Der Tuin

Chief Executive Officer, First Access

Teshome Yiheyis

Chief Executive Officer, Yemisrach Microfinance

Abena Amoah

Managing Director, Ghana Stock Exchange

Benjamin Dzoboku

Managing Director, Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC

Bernard Gyebi

Managing Director, Prudential Bank Limited

Kofi Adomakoh

Managing Director, GCB Bank PLC

Sidy Kounta

Managing Director, Atlantique Microfinance Bank

Victor Yaw Asante

Managing Director & CEO, FBN Bank Ghana

Emmanuel O. Lamptey

Deputy Managing Director, GCB Bank Plc

Thairu Ndungu

Deputy Managing Director, Consolidated Bank of Ghana

Gillian Hammah

Group Chief Marketing Officer, Databank Financial Services

Abdoul Aziz Faye

Group CIO, Eco Bank Transnational Incorpor

Favour Femi Oyowole

Group CISO, Access Bank Ghana PLC

Calleb Osei

Regional CFO, Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Ltd

Thomas Gachie

Group COO, Resolution Insurance

Emmanuel Ebo Freeman

CTO, ICT Manager, GIFMIS, Ministry of Finance, Government

Okyere Kwasi Akyeampong

Chief Transformation Officer, Fidelity Bank Ghana

Ronald Martey

Chief Information Security Officer, GCB Bank Limited

Emmanuel Morka

Chief Information Officer, Access Bank Ghana

Rachel Adeshina

Chief Information Officer, FBN Nigeria Ltd

Dele Adeyinka

Chief Digital Officer, Polaris Bank

Mohamed Badat

Chief Commercial Officer, Bidaya Home Finance

Emem Umoh

Chief Information Security Officer, Zenith Bank Ghana

Samuel Dakurah

Chief Information Officer, First National Bank

Seth Frimpong-Manso

Chief Information Security Officer, Access Bank (Ghana) Plc

Kasirim Nwuke

Chief of Green Economy, Technology, Innovation & Science, United Nations Economic Commission

Michael Michie

Chief Information Security Officer, M Oriental Bank

Frank Atube

Chief Operating Officer, Seamfix

Charles Adu-Asah

Chief Information Security Officer, Ecobank Ghana Plc

Farouk Umar

Chief Information Officer, Ghana Commercial Bank

Layi Ofolaham

CRO, United Bank for Africa

Daniel Adaramola

Chief Information Security Officer, Unity Bank Plc

Lorcan O Cathain

CCO, 4 G Capital

Fred Addy

Chief Information Security Officer, Ghipps

EMMANUEL GALLEY BAIDE

CVO, WestOne Microfinance

Olufemi Olofintila

Chief Information Security Officer, Nova Merchant Bank

Dr. Avsharn Bachoo

CTO, PPS Insurance

Dr. Henry Clarke Kisembo

Global Chief Managing Partner, Development Associates Link Int

Mahmoud Mansi

Founder, HR Revolution Middle East Maga

Confidence Satevely

Founder & Executive Director, Cybersafe Foundation

Dina Marie

Co-founder, HR Revolution Middle East Maga

Chukwuma Okpaka

Azure Go-to Market Lead, Africa Regional Cluster, Microsoft

Ronald Raffensperger

Senior Solutions Director, Financial Industry, Huawei

Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah

Executive Director, OmniBSIC Bank

Jaco Fourie

Commercial Director SaaS Cloud Banking, Middle East and Africa, Temenos

Bossman Akuffo Kwapong

Country Manager, Mastercard Ghana

Ahmed Yahyaoui

Customer Success Director, Microsoft, MEA

Dr. George Mensah

Director Strategic Programme, Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd

Lee Allcorn

Director, Temenos (SaaS - Middle East & North Africa)

Ade Bajomo

Executive Director, Accesbank Nigeria

Hoda Younan

Marketing and Operations Director, Microsoft Middle East and Africa

Pearl Nkrumah

Executive Director, Retail and Digital Banking, Access Bank (Ghana) Plc

Krinal Gupta

Vice President and Business Head - Africa, Profinch Solutions

Dami Adebari

Manager Emerging Markets Africa, HID Global

Francis Ahiankui

Digital Banking & Transformation, Republic Bank

Ophelia Ama Oni

Digital Financial Service Expert, United Nations Capital Development

Dr. Konstantin Tsanis

Digital Transformation and Fintech Expert, International Finance Corporation

Philip Twum

Digital Transformation and Innovation Service Lead, KPMG

Udeet Bhagat

Business Head for Arttha, PureSoftware

Sylvia Otuo-Acheampong

General Manager, MTN Ghana

Andrew Osei Akoto

Partner, Head of Advisory and Financial Services KPMG Ghana, KPMG

Nnamdi Azodo

Product Owner, ALAT, WEMA Bank

Aly Mansy

Economist

Ato Okyir

Country Head - Technology Management, Standard Chartered Bank

William Nana Danso-Abeam

Country Head, Direct Banking, Ecobank Ghana Limited

Leopold Armah

Head of Digital Transformation & Innovation, Prudential Bank Ghana

Dr. Samuel Tengey

Head, Management Development, Central Bank Of Nigeria

Edem Glymin

Head of Cyber Security, Global Secure Solutions Ghana Ltd

Javier Hermida

Head of Digital Banking MEA, Temenos

Bennet Gorni

Head of e-Banking, First Atlantic Bank Ghana

Mukanga Ezekiel Tinashe

Head of ICT, Zimbabwe Stock Exchange

Dr. George Asafo-Agyei

Head of Monitoring and Evaluation, Ghana Investment Promotion Center

Erwin Van Helden

Head of Payments & Digital Channels - MEA, Temenos

KWAKU SAFORO

Head, Remittances, Ecobank Ghana

Gilbert Sebe-Yeboah

Head, Consumer Finance Department, Agricultural Development Bank

Emmanuel Aihevba

Head, Customer Digital Channels, Stanbic IBTC Bank

Jojo Bannerman

Head, Financial Markets Sales, Standard Chartered Ghana

Albert Tetteh

Head, IT Security, First Atlantic Bank

Alex Agyei-Amponsah

Head, Retail Banking, Bank of Africa

Adwoa Asare-Asamoah

Lead Consultant, CXHatchery Ltd

Henry Obike

Lead: Digital Transformation, FBN Bank Ghana

Ram Rastogi

CGAP Technology Consultant, CGAP

Maxwell Opoku-Afari

First Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana

Kwame Oppong

Director of FinTech and Innovation, Bank of Ghana

Yofi Grant

Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre

Kwamina Duker

CEO, Development Bank Ghana

Mr. Victor Yaw Asante

Managing Director & CEO, FBN Bank Ghana

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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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