SOFTin Space 8-9 June 2026

Africa’s Fintech Power Hub
A Fintech space tailored for an international audience while maintaining the focus on the African banking sector.
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Shaping the Future of Financial Services

Soft In Space 2026 marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s digital transformation journey, bringing together central and commercial banks, fintech innovators, regulators, and decision-makers to reimagine the future of financial services. The event highlights open infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity as key enablers for building a more advanced, secure, and inclusive financial system.

Through thought-provoking keynote sessions, interactive panel discussions, specialized workshops, and an innovative tech exhibition, Soft In Space 2026 serves as a unique platform to foster collaboration between financial institutions and technology providers, shaping the roadmap for Africa’s digital financial future.

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Afro Asia 2019

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Our Previous
Speakers

Mr. Mohamed Amarti-Riffi

Mr. Mohamed Amarti-Riffi

Vice President
Board Member of S2M

Mr. Ömer Emeç PhD

Mr. Ömer Emeç PhD

Assistant General Manager Strategy &
Transformation at Albaraka Turk Bank

Dr. Çiğdem Ayözger Öngün

Dr. Çiğdem Ayözger Öngün

Founder & Managing Partner
SRP Legal

Moutaz Abojeib

Dr. Moutaz Abojeib

Chief Operation Officer
IFAAS

Speaker Name

Mr. Abdullah Khawad

Banking Solutions Manager
Tadawul Financial Group

Speaker Name

Mr. Colin Griffiths

Director of Sales
Glory

Speaker Name

Mr. Christos Panagopoulos

Business Solutions Direcotr for Middle east and Africa - Temenos
Glory

Speaker Name

Mr. Bernardo Arnaud

CEO of Unidire & CTO of OSeuGestor

Speaker Name

Mr. Bassem Gharsalli

Vice President & Country Manager Northwest Africa at Mastercard

Speaker Name

Mr. Alladin Khmira

CEO
Tadawul Technology

Speaker Name

Ms. Reem Goussous

Chief Growth Officer
Village Capital

Speaker Name

Mr. M. Erşad Zor

Head of Data & Reports Team
Startup Centrum

Agenda

A representation of the event
planning of the Design Conference.

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration & Coffee

Register your personal data in customer service and take coffee before entering the room.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Opening Session

The Digital Finance Landscape in Africa - Opportunities and Challenges

Key Topics:

  • Where do African banks stand in their digital transformation journey?
  • Key Obstacles: Infrastructure, regulation, institutional culture, and workforce skills.
  • The Role of Regulators in Driving Innovation (Reg Tech).
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Space 01

How to Start Building an Open Banking Framework for the African Context?

  • Understanding API standards as the foundation of Open Banking.
  • Regulatory Models: Mandatory vs. Voluntary. Which is more suitable for African markets?
  • Building partnerships between traditional banks and FinTechs to create an integrated financial ecosystem.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Space 02

Creating New Value: Profitable Business Models in the Age of Open Banking

  • Practical Applications: Unified digital wallets, Personal Finance Management (PFM).
  • Enhancing Customer Experience (CX) through personalized services.
  • How can banks monetize data through APIs?
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Networking Breakfast

Start the day with connections and coffee.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshops

Deep dive into technical implementations

  • Workshop A: Blockchain fundamentals
  • Workshop B: AI in Customer Service

Book Your Seat

Exective Pass
$2,000
VIP airport transfers (meet & greet)
3 nights delux room hotel stay
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Guest Pass
$1,500
Airport hotel airport transfers
3 nights delux room hotel stay
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Delegate Pass
$1,300
3 nights delux room hotel stay
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Soft Pass
$500
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Techno Pass
$10,000
20 munites presentation slot
12 sqm fully equipped booth
2 people full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Smart Pass
$7,500
15 munites presentation slot
2 people full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Media Pass
Free
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.

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