Africa Finance, Banking and Digitalisation Summit (AFBDS- CEMAC) to be held in Brazzaville, 25-26 January 2024

Under the high patronage of H.E. Mr Denis Sassou-Nguesso, President of the Republic of the Congo, the first edition of the Africa Finance, Banking and Digitalisation Summit(AFBDS- CEMAC) will be held in Brazzaville on 25-26 January 2024.

The theme of the Summit is: “Digitalisation of the banking and financial sector, a vector for growth and integration in the CEMAC region”. It is an opportunity to reaffirm the key role of digitalisation in promoting the smooth transformation of economies and financial systems for greater resilience.

The goal of the AFDBS is to create synergies between countries and institutions in the CEMAC region, share experiences and reflect on the modernisation of banking and financial infrastructure to achieve greater regional integration.

The topics to be discussed:

▪ Fintechs and financial compliance.

▪ Technological innovation.

▪ The challenges of the banking and financial ecosystem in the CEMAC zone.

▪ Financial inclusion.

▪ The digitalisation of payments.

▪ The fight against money laundering.

▪ The role of microfinance in the age of digitalization.

▪ Financial players, ESG and humanitarian commitments.

The Africa Finance, Banking and Digitalisation Summit (AFBDS-CEMAC) will also host the first edition of the AFBDS Awards, a prestigious gala evening to be held in Brazzaville. This event will be attended by CEMAC political, banking and financial leaders. The aim of the AFBDS Awards is to highlight the reforms, modernisation, consolidation, integration and rapid expansion of the banking and finance sector. The Awards will recognise the best bankers and financial institutions in the CEMAC zone for their performances and immense contribution to African economic and social development.

For more information, visit the website: www.afbds.com