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FinovateAfrica Starts Next Week

FinovateAfrica Starts Next Week

Finovate’s first fintech conference in Africa is only days away. We’re excited to make our debut in Cape Town, South Africa on November 27 and 28, and look forward to what we expect to be a great two days of live technology demonstrations and insightful keynotes from our knowledgable line-up of speakers.

There’s still time to pick up your ticket and join us. Visit our registration page today and save your spot at the show.

Find out more about our demoing companies via our Sneak Peek series. To learn more about our expert speakers, check out our agendas for Day One and Day Two.

Here are a few last minute details and need-to-knows to help you plan your visit.

Who

FinovateAfrica will feature more than a dozen innovative fintech companies from Africa as well as around the world, all demoing their latest solutions live on stage. The conference will also host a variety of keynote addresses, panel discussions, debates, and presentations on some of the most critical topics in fintech today. We will have a special emphasis on those issues relevant to developing fintech markets as well as financial inclusion.

A look at the companies that will be demoing their latest fintech innovations at FinovateAfrica next week.

Where

FinovateAfrica will be held at the Westin Cape Town, Old Harbour Level, Convention Square, on Lower Long Street in Cape Town, South Africa. The venue is readily accessible via public transportation and features compelling views of both the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain.

When

With two days of live demos and discussions on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28, FinovateAfrica runs on a tight schedule. Please give yourself extra time to ensure that you arrive at the venue promptly so that you don’t miss a thing!

Registration opens at 8:15am on both Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, and will feature a continental breakfast and refreshments. Opening remarks from our keynote speaker begin at 8:45am on Tuesday and at 8:55am on Wednesday. Both Tuesday and Wednesday will conclude with a reception and networking opportunity for attendees to meet and mingle with our demoing companies, our speakers, and each other.

We are looking forward to FinovateAfrica and hope you will be able to join us in Cape Town next week. If you have any questions about FinovateAfrica, please email us at africa@finovate.com and we’ll be happy to help.