12 March 2026, Kigali, Rwanda
Welcome to Day 3 of the 2026 Inclusive FinTech Forum!
The Kigali Convention Centre's doors open at 8.00am for the final day of the Forum.
After two days focused on inclusion, infrastructure, and cross-border finance, Day 3 shifts to the founders, investors, and ecosystem builders driving fintech growth in Africa. Featuring The Founders Peak, the day centres on entrepreneurship, capital, regulation, and the partnerships needed to build lasting fintech institutions.
Today’s highlights
Today’s agenda is full of engaging sessions. While you are welcome to attend any that interest you, we’ve highlighted a few that may be particularly useful for your convenience.
The Final Frontier - Building the Human and Digital Infrastructure for a United African FinTech Future
Time: 09.30am to 10.45am
Stage: Founders Day
Speakers:
- Hon. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Enablers of Inclusive Innovation
Time: 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Stage: Founders Day, Main Hall 3
Speakers:
- Gathai Elizabeth, Regional Head of Africa, Women's World Banking
- Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & Chief Executive Officer, Women's World Banking
- Hon. Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor, National Bank of Rwanda
Moderator:
- Dr. Sonja Kelly, Global Head, Women's World Banking Institute
The Startup Meets Policy Dialogue - Building the Regulatory Runway for Africa's Fintech Takeoff
Time: 3.55pm to 4.40pm
Stage: Founders Day
Speaker/s:
- Magdi Amin, Managing Partner, Africa Renaissance Ventures
- Mina Shahid, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Numida
- Joe Moynihan, Chief Executive Officer, Jersey Finance
- Louise Kanyonga, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Social Security Board
Moderator:
- Abi Mustapha Maduakor, Chief Executive Officer, African Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (AVCA)
Beyond the Hype - Has the AI Revolution Bypassed African Fintech?
Time: 3.35 PM - 4.15 PM
Stage: Founders Day
Speakers:
- Ms Joan Mbesya, Chief Executive Officer, Techmindset Africa
- Munir Duri, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kifiya
- Yemi Keri, Co-Founder, Rising Tide Africa & Heckerbella Limited
- Zach Bijesse, Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Archer
Moderator:
- Tekere Mooketsi Bennedict, Managing Partner, PULASPACE CAPITAL