Ghana to Host the Third Africa Digital Finance Conference in September

Ghana to Host the Third Africa Digital Finance Conference in September

The third edition of the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa is set to take place in Accra, Ghana on September 24-25, 2025. This leading tech conference, part of the Africa Tech Summit Series, will gather over 500 leaders from various fields including fintech, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), international investors, entrepreneurs, government representatives, trade bodies, media, and leading ventures.

The summit, curated by the team behind the Africa Tech Summit Series, will focus on the African Fintech, DeFi, and Web3 sectors, with a special emphasis on stablecoins, regulatory progress, AI in finance, and emerging startups aiming to scale across Africa.

Andrew Fassnidge, director of the Africa Money & DeFi Summit, stated that fintech innovation is driving the shift in Africa's financial landscape. This is evident in the surge of stablecoin transfers, with mobile-based transfers seeing a 61% increase. Approximately 43% of digital asset transactions in Africa involve stablecoins, making them crucial for enabling payroll systems, cross-border transactions, and broader business operations.

Key topics at the summit include the role of stablecoins, growth in fintech sectors such as embedded finance, lending platforms, digital identity, mobile money, and digital commerce, regulatory frameworks for secure digital ecosystems, challenges and innovations around Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols and the integration of AI-driven, personalized financial solutions, the evolving landscape of Web3 and blockchain, and the expansion of modern payment systems and cross-border trade enabling new economic opportunities.

The summit will also feature an Investment Showcase, spotlighting investment-ready African ventures across fintech, blockchain, payments, Web3, and DeFi. Selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch live to investors and ecosystem leaders, providing opportunities for funding and strategic partnerships.

West Africa, notably Ghana and Nigeria, is at the forefront of financial transformation driven by digital assets and fintech innovation. Nigeria leads global stablecoin adoption with 25.9 million users and 11.9% penetration; overall Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s highest stablecoin adoption rate at 9.3%.

The Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa aims to drive investment and foster business collaborations within the African Fintech and DeFi ecosystem, providing valuable insights and networking opportunities for the pan-African fintech, DeFi, and Web3 ecosystem. The event brings together builders, investors, and platforms turning emerging technologies into scalable business and investment opportunities.

[1] Africa Money & DeFi Summit official website [2] Africa Money & DeFi Summit press release [3] Africa Money & DeFi Summit whitepaper

1. The Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa, taking place in Accra, Ghana on September 24-25, 2025, will gather over 500 entrepreneurs, fintech leaders, international investors, and government representatives, focusing on African Fintech, DeFi, and Web3 sectors, including the role of stablecoins, growth in fintech sectors, regulatory frameworks, and integration of AI-driven financial solutions.
2. Stablecoins are crucial for enabling payroll systems, cross-border transactions, and broader business operations in Africa, as evident in the surge of stablecoin transfers and high adoption rate in countries like Nigeria.
3. At the summit, an Investment Showcase will highlight investment-ready African ventures across fintech, blockchain, payments, Web3, and DeFi, offering opportunities for funding and strategic partnerships for the emerging startups aiming to scale across Africa.

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