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The role of Digital Public Infrastructure for Fintech to accelerate financial inclusion

Digital Public Infrastructure, from digital ID systems to instant payment rails, is reshaping how financial systems are built. But what does that actually mean for fintech founders and operators?

This session examines how robust public infrastructure enables fintechs to launch faster, reach more people, and lower the cost of serving underserved communities. Speakers will share concrete examples where open and interoperable systems have expanded access, reduced friction, and created viable business models in emerging markets.

The conversation focuses on practical lessons. How fintechs can plug into DPI, where the real opportunities are, and what founders need to consider when building products that rely on national infrastructure.

Speakers

Antoine SEBERA

Antoine SEBERA

Chief Executive Officer, RISA

Iyacu Jean Bosco

Iyacu Jean Bosco

Chief Executive Officer, Access to Finance Rwanda

Nanjira Sambuli

Nanjira Sambuli

Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa (Inclusive Financial Systems & Digital Public Infrastructure), Gates Foundation

Moderator

Desire Kachenje

Desire Kachenje

Senior Principal, Investments, Co-Develop