The 23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation &  Excellence Awards 2025 is set to take place on August 13, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,  bringing together key stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors to  explore the future of digital banking in Ethiopia. 

As Ethiopia advances toward its vision of a Digital Ethiopia by 2025, this summit serves as a  premier platform to drive dialogue, partnerships, and strategies that foster financial inclusion and  digital transformation. This year’s theme, "Digitizing Economies: Driving Financial Inclusion  for Sustainable Growth," focuses on leveraging technology to overcome challenges such as  limited digital infrastructure, adoption barriers, and cybersecurity risks while promoting  collaboration between financial institutions, fintech innovators, and policymakers. 

Why Attend? 

This landmark event promises: 

• Pioneering insights into digital transformation strategies tailored to Ethiopia’s unique  landscape. 

• In-depth discussions on the rise of mobile banking and digital payments for financial inclusion. • Strategies to build secure and resilient digital infrastructures. 

• Opportunities for collaboration between banks, fintechs, and industry leaders to accelerate  innovation. 

Key Topics Include: 

• Mobile Banking for Financial Inclusion. 

• Cyber Resilience Strategies. 

• AI and Chatbots in Customer Service. 

• The Digital Payments Revolution. 

• Open Banking and Fintech Collaborations. 

The summit will also feature the Innovation & Excellence Awards, recognizing trailblazers  shaping Ethiopia’s BFSI sector. 

Event Highlights: 

• Networking Opportunities: Engage with C-suite executives, decision-makers, and BFSI  leaders.

• Panel Discussions & Keynotes: Gain exclusive insights from industry experts. • Showcasing Solutions: Explore the latest in banking technologies and digital tools. 

Be part of the conversations shaping the future of Ethiopia’s financial sector. For More Information and Registration 

Visit the Connected Banking Summit website to register and learn more. Stay updated by  following the summit on LinkedIn. 

Contact Us for Queries 

• Mohammed Thoufiq 

• Email: info@intercsa.com 

• Phone: +44 20 3808 8625