KIGALI – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame attended the second edition of the Inclusive Fintech Forum (IFF) that kicked off Monday and wraps up Wednesday in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali.
The global event, which is taking place at the Kigali Convention Centre, brings together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and regulators for impactful discussions on advancing economic inclusion through technology.
Rwandan President Kagame is a keynote speaker of the event.
IFF 2025 builds on the success of the inaugural forum held in June 2023 in Kigali, which was also attended by Kagame.
Speaking at the IFF 2023, Kagame highlighted the transformative impact of FinTech in Africa, stating: “FinTechs are accelerating Africa’s digital transformation, and the impact is evident. Across the continent, more jobs, wealth, and opportunities are being created.”
He also spoke about Africa’s demographic advantage, noting: “At the helm of Africa’s fintech industry is a young and rapidly growing population, ready to innovate solutions and drive financial inclusion. This demographic dividend has attracted increased investment into African fintechs.”
Kagame emphasised the importance of collaboration for the continued growth of FinTech, remarking: “To sustain the progress we have made, we must strengthen partnerships and build a more inclusive, sustainable, and accessible FinTech ecosystem.”
Under the theme “Empowering Economic Inclusion Through Accelerated Technology Adoption,” IFF 2025 attracts up to 3,000 delegates from around the world. The event features high-profile speakers and a high-level opening ceremony.
IFF 2025 is being organized through a partnership between Kigali International Financial Centre, Rwanda’s financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa, the National Bank of Rwanda; Rwanda’s Central Bank, and the Global Finance & Technology Network, a company set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
