Week Overview
Exhibition & Live Podcast Studio on Show Floor
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Explore groundbreaking fintech solutions and technologies on the exhibition floor at IFF 2025. Engage with pioneering startups, leading companies, and tech innovators showcasing their products and services designed to advance financial inclusion. Discover ideas and tools that can transform your organisation and help drive economic inclusion through technology adoption.
Monday, 24th February - Wednesday, 26th February
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
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Talent & Careers Forum
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The Talent & Careers Forum at the Inclusive FinTech Forum is a dedicated space for aspiring professionals, seasoned experts, and fintech enthusiasts to explore career opportunities in the ever-evolving fintech industry. This stage brings together industry leaders, HR professionals, and trailblazers to discuss the skills, trends, and pathways shaping the future workforce in fintech. Through keynotes, panels, and mentorship sessions, attendees will gain insights into building impactful careers while contributing to a more inclusive financial ecosystem.
Monday, 24th February
9:00 AM - 1:20 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
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FinTech Without Borders (including Digital Assets Spotlight)
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The FinTech Without Borders stage is a pivotal gathering aimed at revolutionising cross-border payments and enhancing global financial inclusion. This forum will convene industry leaders from banks, fintech companies, government agencies, and service providers to address the complexities of international financial transactions. Participants will explore innovative solutions and best practices for overcoming barriers to seamless cross-border financing, emphasising the importance of interoperability in the fintech ecosystem.
Monday, 24th February
10:00 AM - 3:50 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Roundtables
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The Roundtables at the Inclusive FinTech Forum provide an intimate and interactive platform for focused discussions on specialised topics, from regtech and open banking to climate finance and financial inclusion. These sessions connect participants with peers and experts, fostering collaboration and co-creation of innovative solutions for specific challenges in the fintech industry.
Monday, 24th February - Wednesday, 26th February
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Global Leadership Dialogues
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The Global Leadership Dialogues stage is the largest at the Inclusive FinTech Forum. It serves as a platform for high-level discussions bringing together Heads of States, global financial leaders, policymakers, and industry visionaries. These experts will dive deeper into the most pressing topics impacting the financial services industry in Rwanda, Africa and across the globe. This platform will host dynamic conversations such as: Digital assets, artificial intelligence, payments, sustainability, financial inclusion and more.
Tuesday, 25th February
9:00 AM - 4:40 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
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Workshops
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The Workshops at the Inclusive FinTech Forum are immersive sessions designed to equip attendees with actionable insights and practical skills. Led by industry experts, these hands-on experiences delve into topics like product design, regulatory compliance, and leveraging emerging technologies to build impactful fintech solutions.
Tuesday, 25th February - Wednesday, 26th February
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Founders Day, ft. The Founders Peak™
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The Founders Day, ft. The Founders Peak™, is dedicated to empowering early-stage entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools, networks, and mentorship needed to scale their fintech ventures. This forum features hands-on guidance from industry leaders, investors, and successful founders, focusing on real-world challenges and opportunities for startup growth in the competitive fintech landscape.
Wednesday, 26th February
9:00 AM - 5:40 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
IFF Night Run
Meet in Kigali Convention Centre Car Park, Kigali, Rwanda
Wrap up Day 1 with the IFF Night Run, a unique and energetic networking opportunity from 6pm-8pm.
Connect with peers while exploring Kigali’s vibrant evening atmosphere.
Interested participants are encouraged to gather at KCC car park at 5.45pm. Buses will take you to Nyarutarama Green Carpet where the run will take place.
Want to join us? Sign up here!
Connect with peers while exploring Kigali’s vibrant evening atmosphere.
Interested participants are encouraged to gather at KCC car park at 5.45pm. Buses will take you to Nyarutarama Green Carpet where the run will take place.
Want to join us? Sign up here!
Monday, 24th February
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
VIP Dinner (by invitation only)
On Day 2, from 6 pm to 9 pm, invited guests will gather for an exclusive VIP Dinner, providing a platform for high-level networking and meaningful discussions in an intimate setting.
Tuesday, 25th February
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wrap Party ft. The Founders ROCK™
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
You don't want to miss this - ONE-OF-A-KIND industry networking where founders, regulators, and business leaders will jam together on stage to wrap up and celebrate the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2025!
Wednesday, 26th February
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
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IFF Night Out
Boho Restaurant, Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda
Day 2 concludes with the IFF Night Out, an informal setting where attendees can unwind, connect, and enjoy Kigali’s lively nightlife.
Join us at Boho Restaurant in Kimihurura, Kigali where a discounted package on food and drinks will be available from 8pm until 11pm.
Join us at Boho Restaurant in Kimihurura, Kigali where a discounted package on food and drinks will be available from 8pm until 11pm.
Tuesday, 25th February
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Boho Restaurant, Kimihurura, Kigali, Rwanda