Accra, Ghana – February 19, 2025
The 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 convened top leaders from banking, fintech, and cybersecurity to explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of finance in Africa.
Keynote Highlights:
• Dr. Dominic Oduro–Antwi – President, Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber
• Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako – Director-General, Cyber Security Authority
• Sriranga Sampathkumar – VP & GM – MEA, Infosys Ltd
• Folake Egunjobi – Senior Business Development Manager, Thunes
• Benjamin Okolie – Presales Manager – Africa, Kaspersky
• Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey – CEO, Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications
• Peter Redelinghuys – Director Sales – MEA, ITSS Global
• Ikenna Njubigbo – Country Head, Technology Digital Innovation & Services, FirstBank Ghana
• Toheeb Mohammed – AGM Sales and Presales, FPG Technologies & Solutions Ltd
• Dr. George Mensah – Director, Strategic Programme, Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd
• Dami Adebari – Regional Sales Manager, Africa, HID Global
• William Danso-Abeam – Country Head, Consumer Products, Ecobank Ghana PLC
• Thairu Ndungu – Deputy Managing Director, Consolidated Bank Ghana
• Bernard Gyebi – Managing Director, Prudential Bank Limited
• Alex Ntow – Chief Technology Officer, EITBS Limited
• Senanu Datsa – First Atlantic Bank
• Dami Adebari – HID Global
• Benjamin Okolie – Kaspersky
• Toheeb Mohammed – FPG Technologies & Solutions Ltd
• Diana Yorke – LexisNexis Risk Solutions
• Moderator: Mohammed Thoufiq, VP – Strategic Partnerships, ICSA
• Laurinda Addy – CALBank PLC
• Emmanuel Morka – Access Bank Ghana
• Bill Yeboah Kyeremeh – Consolidated Bank Ghana
• Mohamed Mousa – Backbase
• Moderator: Mohammed Thoufiq, VP – Strategic Partnerships, ICSA
From AI-driven banking solutions to cybersecurity resilience and customer experience strategies, the summit fostered insightful discussions and impactful takeaways for the financial industry.
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors & Media Partners
The success of Connected Banking Summit 2025 was made possible by the support of our esteemed sponsors and partners.
Official Sponsors & Partners:
Platinum Sponsor: Thunes
Gold Sponsors: Kaspersky, ITSS Global, Infosys Finacle, FPG Technologies & Solutions Ltd, FinTrak
Silver Sponsor: HID Global
Networking Sponsors: Veritas, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Bronze Sponsor: Backbase
Banking Partner: Prudential Bank Ghana
A heartfelt thank you to our media partners for amplifying the summit’s insights to a global audience.
The Future of Connected Banking
The 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit has solidified its position as Africa’s premier banking innovation platform. Covering AI, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, and digital transformation, the summit delivered actionable strategies for the future of finance.
As we look ahead, banking innovation continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. The conversations and collaborations from this summit will shape the next chapter of digital finance across Africa.
Stay tuned for the 20th Connected Banking Summit – East Africa – as we redefine the future of finance!
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