- MTN Group Fintech will be hosting its inaugural Fintech Summit 2025 in Johannesburg from 9th to 11th September 2025.
- The Summit will convene 300 delegates from across Africa and beyond.
- It is said to be a “landmark moment in MTN Group Fintech’s growth”.
This week is an important one for MTN Group Fintech, as the fintech-focused division of the company which operates across Africa, will be hosting its inaugural Fintech Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 9th to 11th September 2025.
Under the theme of “Take-Off”, the Summit will convene 300 delegates from across Africa, including policy makers, regulators, fintech innovators, and industry leaders from diverse range of markets, the company explained.
“The Summit represents a landmark moment in MTN Group Fintech’s growth, designed to spark collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and new commercial opportunities across Africa’s digital financial services ecosystem,” it highlighted in a release to Hypertext.
“This inaugural summit underscores our commitment to the ever-growing pedigree of Africa’s fintech landscape. By bringing together leading innovators, regulators, and policymakers, we aim to shape inclusive and trusted digital financial systems that unlock new opportunities, uplift communities, and drive lasting socio-economic impact across the continent,” added Serigne Dioum (pictured above), CEO of MTN Group Fintech.
Unpacking what the 300-plus delegates will experience, MTN said that the Summit is structured into two interconnected streams. This will be a Regulatory & Policy Forum and a Commercial & Ecosystem Forum. To that end, the Summit will explore strategies to strengthen regulatory frameworks, deepen industry collaboration, and accelerate digital and financial inclusion, according to MTN.
“The Summit will feature a series of high-impact sessions focused on advancing financial innovation and regulatory alignment across Africa. Key discussions will explore how regulators and fintech’s can unlock the full potential of cross-border remittances and float, the delicate balance between data sovereignty and regulatory compliance, and the need for harmonized oversight of Mobile Money Payment Service Providers (PSPs),” it pointed out.
“This summit underscores MTN Group Fintech’s commitment to fostering trusted digital ecosystems that align with evolving legal standards and regulatory expectations. By facilitating dialogue, reinforcing compliance-driven partnerships, and promoting responsible innovation, we are contributing to the development of resilient financial infrastructures that uphold the rule of law and deliver sustainable value across Africa,” shared Nikiwe Tanga, chief legal officer at MTN Group Fintech.
Kicking off tomorrow, MTN Group Fintech is aiming for the Summit to become a cornerstone platform for Africa’s digital transformation journey.