Agenda

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8:00 - 17:00November 12 – Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building
08:30 - 09:00Arrival & RegistrationRegistration desk
09:00 - 09:10Welcome and Opening Remarks
08:45 - 09:30Panel Discussion: ‘Advancing IPS Inclusivity’ An engaging panel featuring CEOs of leading IPS across Africa. This high-level discussion will spotlight breakthrough strategies and practical experiences for advancing inclusivity in IPS. The discussion will explore how visionary leadership, partnership, and innovation are accelerating the adoption of truly inclusive instant payments, paving the way for Africa’s digital financial transformation.
09:30 – 09:45Q & A Session
09:45 – 10:15Presentation: ‘Break the Ice with Data’ ▪ Voice of the consumer videos ▪ Unveiling of the IPS interactive map
10:15 – 10:30Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:15Group Exercise: ‘Break the Ice with Data’ ▪ Audience split into 5 teams, each deliberating on the challenges and opportunities of providing IPS benchmarking data ▪ Group presentations
11:15 – 12:00Roundtable Discussion: Maximizing Value and Integrity in Instant Payment Systems (IPS) - Strategic Use Cases, Enabling G2P Adoption, and Strengthening Fraud and Security Frameworks’ ▪ Practical strategies for rolling out IPS use cases ▪ Unlocking the potential of Government-to-Person (G2P) payments through IPS ▪ Fortify IPS against fraud – exploring best practices and security innovations
12:00 – 12:45Launch of the IIPS Sustainability Working Group: AfricaNenda is proud to host the launch of the IIPS Sustainability Working Group - a collaborative platform bringing together IPS operators, regulators, and diverse digital financial services ecosystem stakeholders from across Africa. This working group will spearhead dynamic discussions and joint action to develop a robust sustainability framework, ensuring that IIPS remain accessible, resilient, and effective in serving all Africans. Supported by AfricaNenda Foundation, the group will harness collective expertise to tackle long-term operational, financial, and regulatory challenges and accelerate progress toward an inclusive and sustainable digital payments future for the continent. ▪ Presentation - Introduction to the working group’s objectives and membership, with initial experience sharing on IPS sustainability challenges ▪ Collaborative identification of key priorities and approach to drafting of the IIPS Sustainability Framework through interactive discussion ▪ Agreement on next steps, roles, and ongoing coordination and support from AfricaNenda Foundation
12:45 - 14:00Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00Roundtable Discussion: Maximizing Value and Integrity in Instant Payment Systems (IPS) - Strategic Use Cases, Enabling G2P Adoption, and Strengthening Fraud and Security Frameworks’ ▪ Practical strategies for rolling out IPS use cases ▪ Unlocking the potential of Government-to-Person (G2P) payments through IPS ▪ Fortify IPS against fraud – exploring best practices and security innovations
15:00 – 15:30Presentation: ‘Accelerating Africa’s Digital Leap: AfricaNenda’s Transformative Role in Inclusive Instant Payment Systems’
15:30 – 15:55Panel Discussion 3: Eamerging Trends and Implications for IPS Development - How might these trends - Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), Consumer Insights and CBDCs shape the development of instant payment systems? (Official Photos)
15:55 - 16:00Vote of Thanks, Wrap Up, and Closing Remarks
16:00 – 16:15Coffee break
16:15 – 17:00Networking
8:00 - 17:00November 13 – SIIPS 2025 Report Launch
08:30 - 09:00Arrival and Registration (Welcoming the delegation with a cultural performance)
09:00 - 09:05Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:05 - 09:30Keynote Addresses (official photos)Event MC
09:30 – 10:15Presentation of the SIIPS in Africa 2025 Report Insights (official photos)
10:15 – 10:45Q&A Session Press ConferenceEvent MC
10:45 - 11:00Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45Governors Dialogue Forum
11:45 – 12:00Q&A SessionEvent MC
12:00 - 12:45Panel Discussion: ‘From Access to Impact: IPS Inclusivity Fulfilling the Promise of Payments in DPI’ This panel will explore how IPS are transforming DPI, beyond basic access, enabling real-time, affordable payments that reach (un)/underserved communities, foster trust, and unlock the potential for meaningful economic participation across Africa. This panel brings together innovators, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the practical challenges, emerging opportunities, and the next steps required to ensure IPS inclusivity, thereby delivering on the promise of universal inclusion and impact within the digital economy. (official photos)
12:45 – 13:00Q&A SessionEvent MC
13:00 – 14:30Lunch Break
14:30 – 15:15Panel Discussion: ‘Connecting Africa: Fast-Tracking Cross-Border Retail Payments through Interconnected IPS and Regulatory Harmonization’ As Africa’s trade and economic integration accelerate, efficient, affordable cross-border retail payments have become a linchpin for growth. This panel will unpack the blueprint for making seamless intra-African transactions a reality - focusing on the power of IIPS, the drive to link national and regional switches, and the critical need for regulatory harmonization across countries and regions. Drawing on real-world breakthroughs and remaining challenges, experts will discuss how aligning infrastructure, business models, and supervisory frameworks can lower costs, boost SMEs, and unlock the continent’s trillion-dollar potential for crossborder payments by 2030. (official photos)
15:15 – 15:30Q&A SessionEvent MC
15:30 – 15:45Closing Remarks (official photos)
15:45 – 16:00Coffee Break
16:00 – 16:45Networking
19:00 – 21:00Cultural Gala Dinner This cultural gala dinner provides a unique opportunity for networking while celebrating the vibrancy of African culture through captivating performances, music, and entertainmentEvent MC and Entertainment team
8:00 - 17:00November 14 – High-Level Forums
9:00 – 10:30CEO Breakfast On invitation only
10:30 – 10:45Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:45Parallel Discussion Forums: On invitation only 1. Policy Dialogue Forum Theme: Providing an Enabling Environment for the Development and Scale of IIPS ▪ Introduction and overview of the whitepaper by AfricaNenda Foundation and partners ▪ Explore priority policy levers and regulatory frameworks that create an enabling environment for IIPS development and scale. ▪ Highlight regulator stakeholder perspectives and practical pathways for strengthening ecosystem collaboration and innovation to review key policy and regulatory enablers needed to accelerate the development and scaling IIPS, such as interoperability, innovation incentives, and consumer protection.David Porteus, Integral, Deon Woods, Gates Foundation
10:45 – 12:45AfricaNenda Foundation Partner Workshop Theme: Advancing Gender Responsiveness in IIPS 2. Presentation of the AfricaNenda genderresponsive framework for IIPS 3. Group discussions on key concepts and the practical implementation of gender-responsive IIPS across Africa 4. Peer learning and action planning for advancing gender equity in their IPS operations.
12:45 – 14:00Lunch Break
14:00 – 17:00Cultural Expedition
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