- Venue Accra, Ghana
- Date 18th & 19th February, 2025
A Premier Banking Summit
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West Africa
Africa’s financial services markets are among the most stimulating in the world. The banking and financial services market in Africa is the second-fastest-growing and second-most profitable of any global region, and a locus of innovation.
The West African financial sector has been witnessing a wave of digital innovation that has fuelled services and applications that had the potential to really shake up the banking sector.
Banks, Fintechs, and financial institutions have been harnessing digital solutions designed to serve touchless and remote banking, which has unlocked opportunities for the millions of digitally connected diaspora that remains formally unbanked but economically active.
Central Banks in the region have been implementing policies to meet next-gen requirements of the evolved banking customer, this by analysing the challenges and successes of regions that have championed financial inclusion. The sector has also been adopting automated banking systems, advanced mobile money platforms, tailored credit and digitized lending facilities, and crypto-currencies for this promising market.
With this as a driver, ICSA presents Connected Banking – West Africa , formerly named the Africa Digital Banking Summit. Connected Banking – West Africa will deliberate on, and focus on developing solutions to, critical issues faced by banks and FIs in the West Africa region. The Summit is a not to be missed opportunity for experts, business people, and practitioners from the BFSI fraternity to discuss practical and cost-effective solutions to developing digital banking solutions.
The Connected Banking Series is an ideal platform for networking with industry players, senior managers, decision-makers, and practitioners operating in the industry and making the most of banking technologies.
The Summit will host leaders and experts from across the region representing, Banks, Insurance Companies, FinTechs and TechFins, Digital and NeoBanks, Non-Banking Financial Organizations, Cooperatives, Investments funds, Asset Management Companies.
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18th Edition of the Premier Banking Summit
Join us for a dynamic and insightful event, bringing together top minds in the industry to explore the latest trends and best practices. Connected Banking - West Africa is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with peers, engage with experts, and gain practical knowledge that can help you stay ahead in the fast-changing world of finance. Come and be inspired, learn from the best, and gain the tools you need to take your business to the next level.
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Key Focus
18th Edition Connected Banking West Africa Will Focus On
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Focus AreaCrafting a Cashless/Cash-lite Economy
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Focus AreaCustomer Experience & Digital Transformation
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Focus AreaCyber Resilience Strategy
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Focus AreaAutomation to Simplify Core Banking Operations & Reduce Complexity
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Focus AreaTrends & Challenges in the Digital Only Model
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Focus AreaSynergies Between traditional FIs & Telecoms
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Focus AreaRole of AI, ML & Robotics in Financial Services
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Focus AreaSecurity – An All Pervasive Model
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Focus AreaIdentity & Access Management
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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.
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Our Esteemed Speakers
Maxwell Opoku-Afari
First Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana
Kwame Oppong
Director of FinTech and Innovation, Bank of Ghana
Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako
Director-General, Cyber Security Authority
Yofi Grant
Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
Abena Amoah
Managing Director, Ghana Stock Exchange
Kwamina Duker
CEO, Development Bank Ghana
John Awuah
CEO, Ghana Association of Banks
Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey
CEO, Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications
Mr. Victor Yaw Asante
Managing Director/CEO, FBN Bank (Ghana) Limited
Abena Osei-Poku
Managing Director, Ecobank Ghana & Regional Executive, Anglophone West Africa Cluster
Olumide Olatunji
Regional Managing Director, Access Bank (Ghana) Plc
Daniel Asiedu
Managing Director, OmniBSIC Bank
Benjamin Dzoboku
Managing Director, Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC
Bernard Gyebi
Managing Director, Prudential Bank Limited
Emmanuel O. Lamptey
Deputy Managing Director, Operations, GCB Bank Limited
Okyere Kwasi Akyeampong
Chief Transformation Officer, Fidelity Bank Limited
Blessing Ehize
Chief Information Technology Officer - Technology Operations, Ecobank Ghana Limited
Benjamin Arthur
Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Insurance
Obed Agyarko Frimpong
Chief Information Security Officer, First National Bank Ghana Ltd
Abel Lomotey Daitey
Chief Information Officer, GCB Bank PLC
Seth Frimpong-Manso
Chief Information Security Officer, Access Bank (Ghana) PLC
Jamal Inkoom
Chief Information Officer, National Investment Bank Limited
Senanu Datsa
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), First Atlantic Bank
Benjamin Abiemo
Chief Information Security Officer, Absa Group
Emmanuel Morka
Chief Information Officer, Access Bank (Ghana) Plc
Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa
Managing Executive Corporate & Investment Banking – Ghana, Absa Group
Samuel Chiatey Barketey
Director Operations, Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited
Hakeem Shaibu
Senior Vice President-Telecommunications, Media and Technology & Diversified Industrials, Stanbic Bank
Wahab Adams Hamidu
Group Head, Information Technology, The Hollard Insurance (Ghana)
Kodwo Arizie
Group Head, Corporate Banking, CALBank PLC
Bill Yeboah Kyeremeh
General Manager, Technology Delivery and Innovations, Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited
William Danso-Abeam
Country Head, Consumer Products, Ecobank Ghana PLC
Jeffrey Yeboah Agyepong
Head of Youth and Inclusive Banking, Access Bank (Ghana) Plc
Laurinda Addy
Head of Customer Experience, CALBank PLC
Estelle Jacqueline Asare
Head, Digital Transformation, Stanbic Bank Ghana
Andrew Abiola-Cudjoe
Head of Agency Banking and Mobile Money, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited
Yvonne Gyebi
Head, Consumer, Private and Business Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
Charles Anokye Ofori
Head, Commercial Banking, Prudential Bank Ltd
Victoria Attipoe
Head, Retail/MSME Banking, UBA Ghana Ltd
Eric Tsiri
Head Enterprise Banking, Stanbic Bank
Daniel Sarpong
Head Corporate Banking, Societe Generale Ghana
Rejoice Akuffo
Head/ICT & Infrastructure, Corporate Banking, Universal Merchant Bank
Harriet Osei-Amoah Owusu
Segment Head, Personal Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
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Head of Retail Banking, Standard Chartered BankI 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 BankICSA 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
