20th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 – East Africa: Empowering East Africa’s Financial Future

[Nairobi, Kenya] – The highly anticipated 20th Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 is set to take place on March 12, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing together top banking, fintech, and financial services leaders to shape the future of digital finance in East Africa. 

Under the theme “Empowering East Africa’s Financial Future,” the summit will explore key challenges such as cybersecurity, digital inclusion, fintech-bank collaborations, and regulatory landscapes, fostering discussions that will drive innovation and financial sustainability in the region. 

Distinguished Speaker Lineup 

Renowned industry leaders will take the stage, including: 

⮚ Elijah Wamalwa – Managing Director and CEO, Co-operative Bank of South Sudan 

⮚ Daniel M.K. Mainda – Chief Executive Officer, Nairobi International Financial Centre Authority 

⮚ Tamara Cook – Chief Executive Officer, Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya 

⮚ Abhinav Nehra – Chief Executive Officer, CIB Kenya 

⮚ Makabelo Malumane – MD & Head Transaction Banking, Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered Kenya 

⮚ Daphne Maina – Deputy CEO & Executive Director, CIB Kenya 

⮚ Akofa Dakwa – Deputy Managing Director, Bank of Africa Kenya Ltd 

⮚ Jaine Mwai – Chief Technology and Operations Officer, Standard Chartered Kenya 

⮚ Julius Orayo - Group Chief Information Officer, Jubilee Insurance 

⮚ Joel K. Busienei – Head of ICT/CIO, Consolidated Bank of Kenya 

⮚ Aijaz A. Shalla – Chief Operating Officer, SBM Bank Kenya 

⮚ Sherif Salama – Chief Risk Officer, CIB Kenya Limited 

⮚ Apollo Njoroge – Chief Operating Officer, ABC The Bank 

⮚ Fidelis Mwaka Muia – Director, Technical Services, Kenya Bankers Association 

⮚ Amrit Gayan – Group Director - Shared Services, Equity Group Holdings Plc 

⮚ Philip Galego – General Manager - Business Intelligence and Analytics, Equity  Bank

⮚ Kennedy Yegon – Deputy General Manager - Head of ICT, Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) 

⮚ Richie Sobayeni – Group Head of Customer Experience Design, Equity Group  

⮚ Andrey Semenyuchenko – Head of Corporate Security Solutions, Kaspersky 

Our Sponsors:

Lead Sponsor: Kaspersky 

Networking Partner: Lexis Nexis 

What to Expect 

• Expert Insights: Engaging discussions on mobile banking, AI-driven customer service, cybersecurity, and fintech-bank collaborations 

• Networking Opportunities: Meet key decision-makers, C-suite executives, and innovators 

• Innovation & Excellence Awards: Recognizing outstanding contributions in financial  transformation 

Join the Movement – Register Today! 

Be part of the conversation shaping East Africa’s financial landscape. 

Secure your spot now! Register Here: https://connected-banking.com/summit/east-africa/#contact

Contact Us for Queries 

∙ Mohammed Thoufiq 

∙ Email: info@intercsa.com 

∙ Phone: +44 20 3808 8625 

About the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) 

International Center for Strategic Alliances is a global leader in creating impactful business  experiences. We specialize in designing customized solutions that meet the unique needs of our  clients. Our team of experts brings together extensive industry knowledge and a passion for  excellence, ensuring top-quality outcomes and lasting success for every project we undertake.  We have a strong network of decision makers in the banking, telecom, gas, retail, and  manufacturing sectors, which we leverage to deliver exceptional value to our clients.