Nairobi to Host Africa Fintech Live 2026

Eventhive, a B2B2C event servicing company operating across six major African cities, has announced Africa Fintech Live 2026. The event will be held in Nairobi and aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss the future of financial innovation in Africa.

The Africa Fintech Live event is part of the broader Africa Tech Series, a platform for technology and innovation discussions held in Lagos, London, Nairobi, Kigali, and Johannesburg.

Event Details

Africa Fintech Live 2026 will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The event will feature senior stakeholders from payments, telecommunications, banking, fintech, e-commerce, and the digital economy.

Conference Focus

The conference will begin with a leadership panel titled “Rewriting Africa’s Financial Services for a Global Playbook.” This panel will explore how advancements in digital payments, interoperability, and inclusive finance in Africa are impacting global industry standards.

Expected Attendance and Goals

Organizers anticipate hundreds of delegates from across Africa and international markets will attend. The event aims to facilitate partnerships that promote growth, financial inclusion, and cross-border innovation. Jamiu Ijaodola, CEO of Eventhive, stated the goal is to create a space for operators, regulators, investors, and innovators to align on the infrastructure, partnerships, and policies needed to scale African solutions.

About Africa Fintech Live

Africa Fintech Live is an annual gathering of the continent’s financial services ecosystem. It is designed to encourage collaboration, share insights, and stimulate partnerships to strengthen Africa’s position in the global fintech landscape.

About Eventhive

Eventhive is a global event servicing company focused on advancing African business through in-person events. The company connects leaders with knowledge, ideas, and opportunities across sectors including oil & gas, banking, telecoms, aviation, manufacturing, power, transportation, real estate, construction, agri-business, and technology. Eventhive has hosted events in London, Lagos, Abuja, Johannesburg, Kigali, and Nairobi. Information about partnership opportunities and the event can be found at https://af.eventhive.ng/.