• Start date 12 Aug, 2026


• End date 12 Aug, 2026


• Venue Addis Ababa


• Website https://connected-banking.com/summit/ethiopia/

The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), a global leader in curating executive-level summits that drive transformation across the banking, financial services, and technology sectors, announces the 29th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, taking place on 12 August 2026 in Addis Ababa.

With over 25 successful editions, ICSA has consistently brought together top banking C-suite executives, regulators, innovators, and fintech disruptors across Africa, the GCC, and emerging markets delivering strategic platforms that shape the future of finance.

Key Focus Areas for 2026

• Pioneering Digital Transformation in Ethiopia
• Mobile Banking for Financial Inclusion
• AI and Chatbots in Customer Service
• Building Resilient Digital Banking Infrastructure
• The Digital Payments Revolution
• Open Banking as a Catalyst for Innovation
• Cyber Resilience and Banking Security
• Overcoming Barriers to Digital Banking Adoption
• Bank–Fintech Collaboration Models
• Financial Innovation for the Next Decade

​What to Expect at the Summit

Attendees will gain access to:

• Keynote addresses from regional and international banking leaders
• Insights from regulators and policymakers on the evolution of digital finance
• Expert-led panel discussions on emerging technologies and sector challenges
• Live showcases of next-generation solutions across AI, payments, cybersecurity, and digital platforms
• Exclusive networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful partnerships and collaboration
• The Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, recognizing organizations advancing digital banking across Africa.