MWC25 Kigali – Fintech and Commerce Summit

Theme Headline Sponsors – MTN | Theme Supporting Sponsors – Telcoin & Terrapay

We are delighted to be back in Kigali this year. The three day event will be from 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre.

Our Events

Security Summit

Tuesday 21 October | Mezzanine | Sponsored by Fraudbuster

The Fraud Threat Landscape | 14:45 – 16:00

The global scam threat continues to grow with global scam losses now estimated at $1tn and the UN estimating that hundreds of thousands of people from around the world have been trafficked to South East Asia to run online scams. Whether KYC at onboarding being targeted  by deep fakes, or scams to steal  credentials or a make payments, we are continually under attack.

There is collaboration to fight back. Many countries now regard scams as a strategic security threat and are responding with a much more co-ordinated response, including scam call centres and new regulatory frameworks. GSMA Open Gateway is unlocking access to network insights on a global scale to create APIs to fight fraud in real time. Utilising AI to fight fraud is now one of the key use cases for AI in fintech. This session will explore the key threats, and how new solutions, and increased collaboration across the mobile and fintech ecosystems is fighting back.

Confirmed: Fraudbuster, National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA), Airtel

Connected Fintech and Commerce Summit

Wednesday 22 October | Main Auditorium | Headline Sponsors – MTN | Supporting Sponsors – Telcoin & Terrapay

The power of fintech innovation | 11:45 – 13:00

This session will explore how new technologies are unlocking and enabling the creation of powerful, disruptive, solutions that are redefining the market.

The rapid advancements in cloud computing, AI, 5G, new platform models leveraging APIs, and regulatory changes, are driving competition, lowering market entry costs, and enabling innovative fintech solutions to launch and scale quickly. 

Mobile operators have successfully created disruptive solutions  generating significant value for shareholders. Fintech has facilitated the rise of new, digital-only propositions and helped traditional players transform their businesses and drive growth. 

Whether Open Finance, virtual assets, digital wallets, payments, cybersecurity, or lending, Africa is a hotbed of fintech innovation. 

Confirmed: Telcoin, IBM, Trustronic, Ethiotel

The rise of mobile-driven commerce: trends and opportunities | 14:15 – 15:30

Join us as we explore the rise of mobile-driven commerce, the key trends, as well as opportunities for growth.

In recent years, mobile wallet-based payment solutions have surged, offering unparalleled convenience to consumers and evolving into super apps. This has led to significant disruption in e-commerce and point-of-sale (POS) systems, impacting both merchants and consumers with new value propositions that deliver seamless experiences and reducing reliance on cash. There is now  a huge focus on interoperability and reducing friction in  cross-border payments.

Alternative ending powered by Mobile Network Operator (MNO) data is rapidly growing, supporting the expansion of micro businesses, previously excluded from lending.  

Confirmed: TerraPay, InTouch, NCBA Bank Rwanda

Strategic collaborations enabling winning strategies | 16:15 – 17:30

Establishing world-class collaboration with partners is critical for developing robust propositions and implementing successful strategies. While rapid technological advancements facilitate this, it remains a highly valuable skill that unlocks innovation and accelerates market entry.

Our session will feature case studies from across the mobile ecosystem, highlighting successful strategic collaborations that have transformed fintech and commerce and enabled winning strategies , delivering significant value to both customers and partners. We will explore the key components for strong partnerships to take fintech to the next level.

Confirmed: MTN Rwanda MoMo, Ericsson and YABX

Speakers confirmed