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Opening the Bank: Bank of Kigali’s Journey to Building an Open Finance Ecosystem

This opening keynote sets the tone for the track by positioning financial inclusion not merely as access to accounts, but as a catalyst for economic mobility, enterprise growth, resilience, and innovation.

It will address:

  • The evolution from “access” to active usage and financial health
  • The role of digital finance in reducing inequality
  • How African institutions are shaping global innovation models
  • Why collaboration between telecoms, banks, DFIs, regulators, and startups is critical

Speakers

Desire Rumanyika

Desire Rumanyika

Chief Digital & Retail Officer, Bank of Kigali

Dr. Diane Karusisi

Dr. Diane Karusisi

Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Kigali

Tafara Makaza

Tafara Makaza

Chief Product Officer, FIXA