Money Without Borders: Building Africa’s Connected Payment Ecosystem

Across Africa, entrepreneurs are embracing digital innovation to build businesses, reach new markets and participate in a rapidly evolving economy. Yet despite significant progress in digital finance, moving money across borders remains one of the greatest barriers to scaling businesses across the continent.

On Friday, 2 October 2026, Shared Value Africa will host the African Entrepreneurship Forum to explore how digital finance can support entrepreneurship, strengthen regional trade and accelerate Africa’s economic integration.

Through thought-provoking discussions, business insights and collaborative dialogue, participants will explore the role of digital finance in reducing barriers to trade, expanding market access and creating an environment where African businesses can grow beyond national borders.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
The forum is designed for entrepreneurs, SMEs, startup founders, fintech companies, commercial banks, payment service providers, investors, regulators, policymakers, development finance institutions and organisations supporting entrepreneurship and trade across Africa.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Expert insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping Africa’s digital payment landscape.
• Practical discussions on improving payment interoperability and enabling seamless cross-border trade.
• Perspectives on how digital finance can strengthen SME growth, financial inclusion and regional expansion.
• Conversations exploring the role of fintech, financial institutions and policymakers in building an integrated payment ecosystem.
• Opportunities to engage with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders during an interactive discussion.

WHY PARTICIPATE:
Gain practical insights into the future of digital finance in Africa, understand how evolving payment ecosystems can support business growth, and connect with a network of leaders working to remove barriers to entrepreneurship, trade and economic development across the continent.

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Friday, 2 October 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CAT | 8:00 AM GMT – 10:00 AM GMT | 9:00 AM -11:00 AM WAT
Platform: Zoom Webinar