A UK-based consulting and publishing firm, Foreign Investment Network, FIN, says it intends to chart a pathway that will secure an efficient financial ecosystem across Africa.

Coordinator of conference and awards in Nigeria, Oladapo Orelaja Jr, stated that the forthcoming Third Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference, Exhibition & Award, aimed to bring together all relevant sectors to contribute insights into how it could be achieved.

Oladapo said industry experts would have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge solutions and innovations, fostering partnerships and driving the growth of cashless payment systems.

The statement reads: “The highly anticipated third edition of the Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference, Exhibition & Award is set to take place on September 11-12, 2024, at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

“Under the theme ‘Building Safer Cashless Economy and Business Communities,’ this year’s event will focus on the critical need for secure and efficient financial ecosystems across Africa. This gathering aims to bring together all relevant sectors to contribute valuable insights and perspectives to the discussions and deliberations at the Africa cashless payment systems CONFERENCE, exhibition & award.

“Endorsed and supported by esteemed organisations including CeBIH, CSEAN, NIA, ALTON, ATCON, FiTC, FIS, FINTECHNGR, CIS, NCC and awaiting formal confirmation from CIBN, CBN, Ministry of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Ministry of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA, NDPA, Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, and others, this premier gathering will bring together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and shape the future of cashless payments across Africa.

“Distinguished guests including the CBN Governor, Ministers, Central Bank Governors from various African countries and major stakeholders in the industry will be in attendance. The event serves as a pivotal platform for networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration.”