25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026
Accra, Ghana
February 25, 2026

The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly presents the 25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, a landmark Silver Jubilee Edition set to take place on 25th February 2026 in Accra, Ghana.

Returning to the city where its journey began in 2018, this prestigious summit will unite senior banking executives, fintech disruptors, regulatory authorities, and technology leaders to shape the next era of West Africa’s financial evolution. Under the forward-looking theme “Next-Gen Finance West Africa: Resilient, Scalable & Customer-Centric,” the event will spotlight the region’s rapid shift from digital adoption to digital maturity, driven by rising connectivity and an expanding base of digital financial users.

This year’s summit promises a high-impact agenda, featuring keynote insights from global and regional leaders, strategic discussions on AI, open banking, cybersecurity, customer experience, ESG, and financial inclusion, as well as the prestigious Innovation & Excellence Awards, celebrating top achievements across 30+ categories. With exclusive VIP networking and participation from over 1,970 delegates representing 770+ organizations, the summit offers an unparalleled platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships. As West Africa accelerates toward a digital-first financial ecosystem, this Silver Jubilee Edition invites attendees to engage with the visionaries shaping the future-and to be part of the transformation defining next-generation finance across the region.

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