Fintech, Web3, and Stablecoins to take center stage at the Africa Money and DeFi Summit in Ghana's comeback edition.
The Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa 2025, scheduled for September 24-25 in Accra, Ghana, promises to be a pivotal event in the digital finance landscape of West Africa. This two-day summit brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss and explore the transformative potential of fintech, Web3, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
One of the key focus areas of the summit is the rapid growth of stablecoins and digital assets. With Nigeria leading the way in stablecoin adoption, boasting 25.9 million users, representing 11.9% of the population, and Ghana preparing to finalize digital asset regulations, the summit will delve into the role of stablecoins in redefining value exchange and ownership.
Fintech and Web3 innovations will also take centre stage at the summit. Sessions will cover mobile money, digital identity, cross-border trade, and embedded finance, which is expanding financial inclusion across Africa. The event aims to spark fresh investment, innovation, and cross-border collaboration in digital finance, with over 500 leaders from fintech, Web3, and DeFi expected to attend.
Regulatory frameworks and policy developments, such as digital identity and KYC for secure digital ecosystems, will also be discussed. West Africa is emerging as a digital finance trailblazer, and this summit serves as a catalyst for driving business growth, investment, and partnerships.
The Africa Money & DeFi Summit offers high-level networking opportunities, strategic partnerships, and expert insights across various sectors, making it a central platform for shaping the future of fintech in West Africa. Notably, the Central Bank of Ghana is expected to attend the summit.
Andrew Fassnidge, Director of Africa Money & DeFi Summit, stated that Africa's financial landscape is evolving rapidly. He emphasized that the summit provides a platform for builders, investors, and platforms to turn emerging technologies into scalable business and investment opportunities.
With year-over-year growth in mobile-based stablecoin transfers standing at 61%, and Sub-Saharan Africa having the highest stablecoin adoption rate globally (9.3%), the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa 2025 is poised to be a significant event in the digital finance sector. Early bird tickets for the summit are available now.
- The summit will explore the role of investing in fintech, Web3, and DeFi technologies, particularly focusing on the rapid growth of stablecoins in West Africa, with Nigeria leading the way and Ghana preparing to finalize digital asset regulations.
- Leveraging technology in the business sector, the Africa Money & DeFi Summit aims to foster fresh investment, innovation, and cross-border collaboration in digital finance, attracting over 500 leaders from fintech, Web3, and DeFi industries.
