25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

Press Release

Silver Jubilee Edition

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

Accra, Ghana | 25th February 2026

Accra, Ghana – The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly announces the 25th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, taking place on 25th February 2026 in Accra, Ghana.

Marking a historic Silver Jubilee milestone, the summit returns to Accra where it all began in 2018 to bring together senior banking leaders, fintech innovators, regulators, and technology strategists to accelerate West Africa’s financial sector transformation.

Under the theme “Next-Gen Finance West Africa: Resilient, Scalable & Customer-Centric,” the summit will serve as a premier platform for strategic dialogue, executive networking, and future-defining collaborations as the region transitions toward digital-first financial services.

With Ghana’s internet penetration at 68.6% and 60% of African adults now holding digital financial accounts, West Africa is shifting from “going digital” to becoming inherently digital. The Connected Banking Summit will address how banks, fintechs, and regulators can build resilient infrastructure, scale innovation, and deliver customer-centric experiences.

Summit Highlights

• High-impact keynotes from central bank leaders, CEOs, and global experts on AI, open banking, payments innovation, and cybersecurity
• Strategic panel discussions on financial inclusion, digital identity, ESG & green finance, and customer experience transformation
• Innovation & Excellence Awards Ceremony recognizing leadership in digital banking, fintech innovation, and financial inclusion across 30+ categories
• Exclusive VIP networking with C-level executives, ministry representatives, regulators, and fintech founders

Why Attend

• Engage directly with decision-makers shaping West Africa’s digital finance future
• Explore real-world applications of AI, open finance, digital currencies, and real-time payments infrastructure
• Celebrate 25 editions of innovation and excellence across Africa’s financial ecosystem
• Network with 1,970+ delegates from 770+ organizations across banking, fintech, and technology

Registration & Partnership Opportunities

Join us for this landmark Silver Jubilee Edition and be part of the conversation shaping next-gen finance in West Africa.

Register now at: https://connected-banking.com/summit/west-africa/

For inquiries: info@intercsa.com
Contact: +44 20 3808 8625
Primary Contact: Mohammed Thoufiq