MICROFINANCE EVENT: Cashless Africa: The Future of Finance; March 22 – 23, 2017; Lagos, Nigeria

Event Name: Cashless Africa: The Future of Finance

Event Date: March 22 – 23, 2017

Event Location: Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary of Event: This year’s theme for the Cashless Africa Conference is “The Future of Finance.” It will highlight the challenges and opportunities for the fintech (financial technology) industry in Africa. For example, speakers will discuss the opportunities presented when the number of mobile phone users in a region exceeds the amount of bank accounts and bankcards owned. The event will comprise the following components: (1) Traditional conference sessions; (2) A “hackathon,” during which teams will attempt to create market-ready solutions to financial services challenges; and (3) The “CashlessAfrica Champion Awards.”

Background on Organizers: This conference is organized by MobileMoneyAfrica, which is owned by Go Mobile Nigeria, an online resource assisting with agency banking, mobile financial services, business development and new product management in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa.

Cost: The cost of this event is USD 200 for tickets purchased before December 31, 2016, USD 300 for tickets purchased in January and February, and USD 400 for tickets purchased starting March 1. The rate is fixed at USD 200 for delegates from Nigeria.

Event Website: http://cashlessafrica.com/

For additional information, you may contact West Ehkator at kwest[at]mobilemoneyafrica.com or +234 701 966 9366.

By Phoebe Rorke

Sources and Additional Resources

MobileMoneyAfrica
http://mobilemoneyafrica.com/about-us.php

Cashless Africa
http://cashlessafrica.com/

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