March 2026
Exhibition Stage on Show Floor
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Explore best-in-class fintech, AI, climate finance, and open finance solutions
shaping inclusive financial systems across Africa and emerging markets. Meet
startups, scale-ups, financial institutions, and global technology leaders
showcasing deployable innovations driving real-world impact, interoperability,
and sustainable financial inclusion.
shaping inclusive financial systems across Africa and emerging markets. Meet
startups, scale-ups, financial institutions, and global technology leaders
showcasing deployable innovations driving real-world impact, interoperability,
and sustainable financial inclusion.
Tuesday 10th March -
Thursday 12th March
Thursday 12th March
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Inclusive Instant Payments Track
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
A deep dive into real-time and instant payment systems powering Africa’s next
growth phase. This track convenes regulators, infrastructure providers, and
innovators to explore interoperability, digital public infrastructure, and scalable
payment rails enabling seamless, affordable, and inclusive transactions across
borders.
growth phase. This track convenes regulators, infrastructure providers, and
innovators to explore interoperability, digital public infrastructure, and scalable
payment rails enabling seamless, affordable, and inclusive transactions across
borders.
Wednesday 11th March -
Thursday 12th March
Thursday 12th March
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Featured Event - 'SSA Central Banks' Gathering
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
A closed-door strategic convening for Sub-Saharan African central banks and
regulators. Discussions focus on CBDCs, cross-border payment corridors,
regulatory harmonisation, cybersecurity, and shared infrastructure; advancing
coordinated policy approaches that unlock regional interoperability and financial
stability.
regulators. Discussions focus on CBDCs, cross-border payment corridors,
regulatory harmonisation, cybersecurity, and shared infrastructure; advancing
coordinated policy approaches that unlock regional interoperability and financial
stability.
Monday 9th March
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.
Tuesday 10th March
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Forum Stage - Global Leaders' Dialogues
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The Global Leaders' Dialogues stage is the main stage for high-level global
dialogue. Heads of State, central bank governors, regulators, investors, and
industry leaders address the future of inclusive finance spanning policy, AI, capital
markets, digital assets, and financial stability across Africa and emerging markets.
dialogue. Heads of State, central bank governors, regulators, investors, and
industry leaders address the future of inclusive finance spanning policy, AI, capital
markets, digital assets, and financial stability across Africa and emerging markets.
Wednesday 11th March
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
The Founders Peak™, ft. The Capital & Startup Meets Policy Dialogues
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
A founder-first platform empowering early-stage and scaling entrepreneurs.
Through candid conversations with investors, policymakers, and experienced
founders, participants gain practical insights on regulation, funding, growth, and
building resilient fintech businesses.
Through candid conversations with investors, policymakers, and experienced
founders, participants gain practical insights on regulation, funding, growth, and
building resilient fintech businesses.
Thursday 12th March
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Featured Event - Data Protection Workshop (Invitation only)
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Monday 9th March
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
FinTech Without Borders
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Flagship stage focused on cross-border finance, CBDCs, and payment
interoperability. Leaders from central banks, fintechs, governments, and global
institutions explore solutions that enable seamless cross-border trade, digital
currency corridors, and inclusive global financial connectivity.
interoperability. Leaders from central banks, fintechs, governments, and global
institutions explore solutions that enable seamless cross-border trade, digital
currency corridors, and inclusive global financial connectivity.
Tuesday 10th March
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Deal Room
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
A curated matchmaking space connecting fintech founders, investors, DFIs, and
corporate leaders. The Deal Room enables pre-scheduled meetings, targeted
introductions, and partnership discussions designed to convert conversations into
funding, pilots, and scalable commercial outcomes.
corporate leaders. The Deal Room enables pre-scheduled meetings, targeted
introductions, and partnership discussions designed to convert conversations into
funding, pilots, and scalable commercial outcomes.
Tuesday 10th March -
Thursday 12th March
Thursday 12th March
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Roundtables & Workshops
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.
Tuesday 10th March -
Thursday 12th March
Thursday 12th March
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
VIP Dinner (by invitation only)
Atelier Du Vin
An invitation-only dinner convening senior policymakers, global leaders, investors,
and partners. Designed for strategic relationship-building, the evening enables
meaningful dialogue, trust-building, and collaboration in a private, high-level
setting.
and partners. Designed for strategic relationship-building, the evening enables
meaningful dialogue, trust-building, and collaboration in a private, high-level
setting.
Wednesday 11th March
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
IFF Evening Wellness Session
Kigali Convention Centre - Roundabout
Join our physical and mental well-being exercise. This is a light, inclusive wellness experience designed to bring IFF 2026 delegates together through movement, relaxation, and human-centered connection.
Tuesday 10th March
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
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 jam together on stage to wrap up and celebrate
the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026!
regulators, and business leaders jam together on stage to wrap up and celebrate
the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026!
Thursday 12th March
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda