Introduction
The 12th edition of the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. This highly anticipated event will also feature the 2024 Excellence in Fintech Awards ceremony, celebrating the most innovative fintech companies on the continent.
AFTS: Africa's Leading Fintech Gathering
Established in 2018, the Africa Fintech Summit has grown to become the premier fintech event on the continent. AFTS is known for bringing together global fintech stakeholders for two major events each year—one in Washington, DC, and the other in a prominent African city. This year, Nairobi has the honor of hosting the event, which will feature a series of ecosystem-building activities designed to foster collaboration and innovation within the fintech sector.
Celebrating Innovation: The Excellence in Fintech Awards
One of the highlights of the summit is the Excellence in Fintech Awards. As detailed in a statement accessed by BrandSpur technology and information news desk, the awards aim to honor fintech companies that are making significant strides in addressing the unique challenges faced by Africans both on the continent and globally.
The African fintech ecosystem has seen remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by a surge in investment and the rapid adoption of revolutionary banking and payment solutions. This dynamic environment has given rise to a new generation of African fintech leaders who are gaining international recognition for their groundbreaking contributions.
Recognizing Africa's Fintech Leaders
The statement highlighted the achievements of several African fintech companies that have garnered global attention. For example, Kenya's M-KOPA was named on the TIME100 Most Influential Companies list for the second consecutive year, while companies like Flutterwave, Piggyvest, Kuda, MTN, Bank Zero, Palmpay, and Yoco made it to CNBC's 2024 Top 250 Fintech Companies list.
The Excellence in Fintech Awards serves as Africa’s way of acknowledging and celebrating the contributions of fintech startups and ecosystem enablers. These awards recognize the innovative products, initiatives, and leadership that are driving the fintech industry forward across the continent.
Public Nominations and Award Categories
For this year's awards, the organizers are inviting the public to nominate standout startups and ecosystem enablers across a variety of categories. The categories include Fintech of the Year, Bank of the Year, Excellence in Digital Banking, Excellence in Payments, Excellence in Remittances, and more.
Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Fintech Awards are currently open, and submissions can be made through the official AFTS platform.
This year’s summit promises to be a landmark event, providing a platform for fintech innovators to showcase their achievements and for industry leaders to discuss the future of fintech in Africa. The Excellence in Fintech Awards will be a fitting celebration of the transformative impact that African fintech companies are having on the continent and beyond.
