RegTech Africa Conference 2025: Catalysing the future of fintech innovation in Africa
Africa’s fintech landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for startups looking to scale and redefine financial services.
As regulatory complexities, cross-border payment inefficiencies and investment hurdles persist, one event stands out as the ultimate platform to address these pressing issues: the RegTech Africa Conference 2025.
Scheduled for 2 & 23 May in Lagos, Nigeria, and themed “Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade and Investment Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships”, this year’s conference will serve as a game-changing moment for fintech startups across the continent. With industry regulators, policymakers, investors and technology pioneers coming together, the conference is set to foster the next wave of fintech innovation and regulatory synergy.
The fintech revolution has brought millions into the financial system, yet regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure gaps continue to hinder growth. The RegTech Africa Conference is designed to bridge these gaps, offering fintech startups a unique opportunity to align their solutions with the regulatory frameworks that govern Africa’s digital economy.
Cyril Okoroigwe, chairperson of the Organising Committee, emphasises the critical role of regulatory technology in driving sustainable fintech innovation: “The fintech ecosystem cannot thrive in isolation. Startups need a regulatory environment that supports innovation while ensuring consumer protection and financial stability. This conference is where regulation meets innovation, creating a pathway for scalable, compliant and impactful fintech solutions.”
Why fintech startups cannot afford to miss this event
1. Direct access to regulatory insights
Understanding compliance is just as vital as developing groundbreaking solutions. Startups will have a rare opportunity to engage directly with regulators, gaining insights into evolving policies, licensing requirements and compliance strategies that can unlock new market opportunities.
2. Cross-border expansion and trade opportunities
With the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, seamless cross-border payments and trade are more crucial than ever. The conference will explore strategies to overcome existing trade barriers, enhance payment interoperability and leverage technology to facilitate intra-African commerce.
3. Unparalleled networking and investor access
Funding remains a major challenge for African fintech startups. At the conference, attendees will connect with leading venture capitalists, institutional investors and financial executives who are actively looking to fund scalable fintech innovations.
Joy Chibuzo, director of Stakeholder Engagement at RegTech Africa, states: “Investors are keen to back startups that not only have innovative products but also a clear regulatory pathway. This conference brings together the right mix of players to facilitate these critical conversations.”
4. Public-private sector collaboration
Fintech startups often struggle with navigating regulatory red tape, but strategic partnerships with public institutions can ease this burden. The conference will feature discussions on how startups can collaborate with banks, governments and regulators to accelerate their growth and impact.
5. Showcasing cutting-edge fintech solutions
For startups, visibility is everything. The RegTech Africa Conference 2025 provides a premier platform to demonstrate innovative solutions, engage in thought leadership and position brands as pioneers in Africa’s fintech ecosystem.
The future is now
The African fintech industry is at a crossroads, and the RegTech Africa Conference 2025 is the meeting point where innovation meets regulation, and startups gain the clarity and connections needed to thrive. This is not just an event; it is a movement toward an inclusive, efficient and interconnected financial future for Africa.
Okoroigwe concludes: “We are shaping Africa’s fintech narrative. Startups, investors and regulators must work together to build a financial ecosystem that fosters inclusion, security and growth. The time to act is now.”
Register now and be a driving force in Africa’s fintech revolution.
