Registration & Networking

Opening Remarks

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Transforming Ethiopian Banking: A Digital Odyssey

• What strategies can banks adopt to overcome infrastructure challenges and extend mobile and internet banking to underserved communities?
• How can Ethiopian banks align innovation with regulatory compliance and competition from fintechs to navigate an evolving financial landscape?
• What role can emerging technologies play in addressing systemic challenges like access to credit and financial literacy?
• How can banks leverage Fayda to streamline onboarding processes, enhance KYC compliance, and drive financial inclusion in Ethiopia?
• How can banks leverage the NDPS to build an inclusive ecosystem that integrates payments with broader financial services?
• What opportunities and challenges do Ethiopian banks face in adopting digital-only or hybrid neobanking models, and how can they address them?

Lightbulb Moments

Lightbulb Moments

Building a Cash-Lite Economy: Ethiopia’s Digital Payments Journey

• What are the key challenges to achieving interoperability in Ethiopia’s payment systems, and how can collaboration between stakeholders drive solutions?
• How can agent banking and mobile POS terminals address infrastructure gaps to expand financial inclusion in rural and underserved areas?
• What role do digital payment systems play in formalising cross-border remittances and increasing Ethiopia’s foreign financial inflows?
• What culturally sensitive financial literacy strategies can accelerate digital payment adoption among rural and marginalised communities?
• What strategies can banks employ to capitalise on mobile money growth and QR code adoption, driving Ethiopia's transition into a cash-lite economy?
• What technologies and partnerships can transform remittances, making them more secure, affordable, and accessible for Ethiopians?

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Coffee & Networking

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Delivering Customer-Centric Banking in Ethiopia

• How can banks harness data to provide personalised and inclusive financial products for Ethiopia’s underserved segments?
• What steps can banks take to ensure a seamless and customer-centric onboarding experience for rural and unbanked populations?
• What strategies can banks adopt to address trust deficits in rural areas and build stronger relationships with underserved communities?
• How can Ethiopian banks improve service accessibility through agent banking and mobile units while focusing on the customer journey?
• How can banks design intuitive and user-friendly digital platforms to meet the expectations of tech savvy youth and diaspora customers?
• What tools or methods can banks use to measure and benchmark customer satisfaction, ensuring global standards of service delivery?

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Networking Lunch

Reimagining Credit: Data-Driven Lending for a More Inclusive Ethiopia

• How can Ethiopian banks transition from traditional collateral-based lending to data-driven models that expand credit access for underserved sectors?
• What role do alternative data sources, such as mobile transactions, play in creating accurate credit scoring models for low-income populations?
• How can banks and fintechs collaborate effectively to design targeted loan products, streamline lending, and unlock new credit markets?
• What innovative digital lending models can tackle rural challenges, such as limited literacy, connectivity gaps and mistrust?
• What infrastructure and technology investments are necessary for Ethiopian banks to implement and scale data-driven lending?
• How can Ethiopian banks strike a balance between leveraging data for innovation and ensuring data privacy, transparency, and regulatory alignment?

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Navigating the Digital Frontier: Fortifying Cybersecurity in Ethiopian Banking

• What are the most significant cyber threats facing Ethiopian banks today, and what strategies can they adopt to mitigate, preempt, and prevent them?
• How can Ethiopian banks approach communication about cyber risks to build trust and ensure responsible data management practices?
• How can Ethiopian banks harness the combined strengths of blockchain and artificial intelligence to respond to evolving cyber threats?
• In what ways can partnerships with government entities like INSA help strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure and enhance sector-wide resilience?
• What specialised skills are required for cybersecurity professionals in the banking sector, and how can these be developed through targeted training programmes?
• What global cybersecurity standards and frameworks are most relevant for Ethiopian banks, and how can they be adapted to fit local requirements?

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Lightbulb Moments

Future-Proofing Ethiopia’s Banking Sector: Balancing Innovation and Stability

• What macroeconomic and regulatory forces will shape the future of Ethiopia’s financial sector, and how can banks position themselves to remain competitive and resilient?
• How can Ethiopian banks prepare for potential disruptions from global financial trends and competition from foreign players and neobanks?
• What strategic investments and partnerships are critical for fostering innovation while ensuring long-term stability and growth?
• How can the sector align with Ethiopia’s broader economic goals, such as Digital Ethiopia 2025, to create an inclusive and future-ready financial ecosystem?
• What role does talent development play in driving digital transformation, and how can banks and the government collaborate to attract and retain skilled professionals?
• What global best practices can Ethiopian banks adopt to balance innovation with resilience and navigate an increasingly interconnected financial landscape?

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Closing Remarks and End of Summit

Registration

Opening Remarks

Navigating the Currents: The Future of Digital Banking (Part 1)

• Disrupting the disruption: Where is Ethiopian banking heading next?
• Sleepless nights: What are the top 5 challenges facing Ethiopian bank CXOs in 2024?
• ESG, Gen AI, embedded finance: What's the next big thing in banking and are Ethiopian banks ready for it?
• Eyes wide open: How will the bank of the future look like?

Outlook on the Future of Payments in Ethiopia

Navigating the Currents: The Future of Digital Banking (Part 2)

• Disrupting the disruption: Where is Ethiopian banking heading next?
• Sleepless nights: What are the top 5 challenges facing Ethiopian bank CXOs in 2024?
• ESG, Gen AI, embedded finance: What's the next big thing in banking and are Ethiopian banks ready for it?
• Eyes wide open: How will the bank of the future look like?

Ethiopia's Evolving Digital Banking Landscape

Digital Banking to Digital Lending:
Revolutionising the Self-service Digital Borrowing Experience  

Networking Break

Breaking Barriers: Strategies to Drive Financial Inclusion

• Beyond mobile money: New approaches to boost financial inclusion
• Rural banking: Designing products that connect, not exclude.
• Bridging the gender gap: How can digital banking empower African women?
• Fintech & NGOs: How can partnerships unlock financial access for all?

Lightbulb Moments: HID

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Fireside Chat with Sefialem Liben, CEO, Ahadu Bank

Beyond Mobile Money: The Future of African Payments

• Mobile money 2.0: Adapting to stay ahead in Ethiopia's evolving landscape.
• Cashless revolution: How can Ethiopia leapfrog cash with QR codes & wallets?
• Blockchain payments: Can Africa lead the way in secure cross-border transactions?
• Real-time payments: Are we getting there?

Fintech Survival Strategies in Social Media Storms in 2024

Accura Scan Digital KYC & Identity Verification Solutions

Securing Trust: New Tactics to Enhance Cybersecurity

• Hacking the hackers: Next-gen technologies to outsmart evolving threats
• The human factor: How can banks address the human vulnerabilities that compromise security?
• Walking the tightrope: How to balance convenience and security?
• Beyond compliance: How can banks build lasting digital trust with customers?

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Closing Remarks

VIP Networking Lunch