The second day of the 3i Africa Summit is set to place artificial intelligence (AI) at the centre of discussions, as industry leaders, policymakers, and investors gather to explore the next phase of Africa’s digital and financial transformation.
The first panel discussion is centred around: From platform to system- building foundations, scaling Africa’s digital finance economy,
A key highlight of the day will be a keynote address by Nathalie Kouassi-Akon, who is expected to outline how strengthening digital public infrastructure can accelerate economic development across the continent.
The session will focus on moving beyond financial access toward building interconnected systems that enable scale, efficiency, and cross-border integration.
According to the programme, the conversation will emphasise the need for better alignment between capital, platforms, and markets to unlock growth, support businesses, and position Africa more competitively in the global financial ecosystem.
Particular attention will be on a high-level panel discussing AI, Open Finance, and Value Creation, which is expected to examine how emerging technologies are shaping what experts describe as Africa’s “intelligence economy.”
Panellists, including Deborah Asmah, Maha El Dimachki, Yemi Keri, and Marieme Diop, will explore how AI is transforming financial services—from credit scoring and fraud detection to customer experience.
The session is also expected to address critical concerns around data ownership, governance, and inclusion, as stakeholders debate who benefits from the growing use of data-driven systems across Africa.
Moderated by Eden Harris, the discussion will challenge assumptions that more data automatically leads to better outcomes, highlighting the need for safeguards to ensure equitable value creation.
Beyond AI, Day 2 will feature broader discussions on scaling Africa’s digital finance ecosystem. Industry leaders such as Olugbenga Agboola and Dare Okoudjou are expected to argue for a shift from fragmented fintech solutions toward integrated systems built on shared infrastructure and interoperability.
Other sessions will cover capital markets development, digital currencies, and virtual assets, reflecting the summit’s broader goal of strengthening Africa’s financial architecture.
As anticipation builds, the Day 2 programme is expected to deliver critical insights into how AI and digital innovation can drive inclusive growth, deepen financial systems, and shape Africa’s role in the global digital economy.
