The Concept

Brazzaville, Wednesday 27th May 2026

The Summit is an opportunity to reaffirm the key role of the banking sector's digitalisation in supporting the transformation of the financial systems and the economies for greater resilience.
The aim of the Summit is to create synergies between the countries of the ECCAS region, to share experiences and to reflect on the modernisation of banking infrastructure to enhance regional integration.

The themes of the 2nd Edition are :

*Role of Central Banks in the operationalisation of the AFCFTA

*Artificial Intelligence: How to propel banking institutions and Fintech into a new era of financial inclusion in the ECCAS region

The leadership and the role of women in financial inclusion in ECCAS region

Key event : Gala Dinner to celebrate Banking and Financial achievements. The Awards will be presented in the following categories

Banker of the Year
Sustainable Bank of the Year
DFI of the Year
Fintech of the Year
Bank of the Year for SMEs
Women Banker of the Year
Best Regional Bank
Finance Minister of the Year
Life Time Achievement

Themes 2026

The aim of the Summit is to create synergies between the countries of the ECCAS region, to share experiences and to reflect on regional integration and on the modernisation of the banking infrastructure

1 The Widespread Adoption of Mobile Technology in the ECCAS Region: State of Play and Challenges

2 How are banking institutions and Fintech helping to reduce dependence on cash transactions?

3 AI optimisation and innovative solutions: what impact on the underbanked?

4Fintech and its impact on the nature of financial services in the ECCAS region

5 Emerging technologies to enhance the transparency, security and efficiency of financial transactions.

6 How AI and Fintech are revolutionising the financial landscape in Central Africa and the challenges to be met for their successful integration?.

7 ECCAS regulatory institutions: a real lever for financial inclusion