20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 – East Africa

Empowering East Africa’s Financial Future
March 12, 2025 | Nairobi, Kenya

[Nairobi, Kenya] – The highly anticipated  20th Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025  is set to take place on March 12, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together top banking, fintech, and financial services leaders to shape the future of digital finance in East Africa.

Under the theme “Empowering East Africa’s Financial Future,” the summit will explore key challenges such as cybersecurity, digital inclusion, fintech-bank collaborations, and regulatory landscapes, fostering discussions that will drive innovation and financial sustainability in the region.

Distinguished Speaker Lineup

Renowned industry leaders will take the stage, including:

• Elijah Wamalwa – Managing Director and CEO, Co-operative Bank of South Sudan
• Daniel M.K. Mainda – Chief Executive Officer, Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority
• Tamara Cook – Chief Executive Officer, Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya
• Abhinav Nehra – Chief Executive Officer, CIB Kenya
• Makabelo Malumane – MD & Head Transaction Banking, Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered Kenya
• Daphne Maina – Deputy CEO & Executive Director, CIB Kenya
• Akofa Dakwa – Deputy Managing Director, Bank of Africa Kenya Ltd
• Jaine Mwai – Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Standard Chartered Kenya
• Julius Orayo – Group Chief Information Officer, Jubilee Insurance
• Joel K. Busienei – Head of ICT/CIO, Consolidated Bank of Kenya
• Aijaz A. Shalla – Chief Operating Officer, SBM Bank Kenya
• Sherif Salama – Chief Risk Officer, CIB Kenya Limited
• Apollo Njoroge – Chief Operating Officer, ABC The Bank
• Fidelis Mwaka Muia – Director, Technical Services, Kenya Bankers Association
• Amrit Gayan – Group Director – Shared Services, Equity Group Holdings Plc
• Philip Galego – General Manager – Business Intelligence and Analytics, Equity Bank
• Kennedy Yegon – Deputy General Manager – Head of ICT, Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC)
• Richie Sobayeni – Group Head of Customer Experience Design, Equity Group Andrey Semenyuchenko – Head of Corporate Security Solutions, Kaspersky

Our Sponsors:-

Lead Sponsor: Kaspersky

Networking Partner: Lexis Nexis

What to Expect

Expert Insights: Engaging discussions on mobile banking, AI-driven customer service, cybersecurity, and fintech-bank collaborations
Networking Opportunities: Meet key decision-makers, C-suite executives, and innovators
Innovation & Excellence Awards: Recognizing outstanding contributions in financial transformation

Join the Movement – Register Today!

Be part of the conversation shaping East Africa’s financial landscape. Secure your spot now!

Register Here: https://connected-banking.com/summit/east-africa/#contact

Contact Us for Queries

• Mohammed Thoufiq
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +44 20 3808 8625

About the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)

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