23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards

2025 – Ethiopia

Innovating Financial Services for a Digitally Inclusive Ethiopia

August 13, 2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 23rd Edition Connected Banking Summit Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 is set to take place on August 13, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together key stakeholders from the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors to explore the future of digital banking

in Ethiopia.

As Ethiopia advances toward its Digital Ethiopia 2025 vision, this summit

serves as a premier platform to drive dialogue, partnerships, and strategies that

foster financial inclusion and digital transformation.

This year’s theme, "Innovating Financial Services for a Digitally Inclusive

Ethiopia," emphasizes how the country’s financial institutions, fintech

companies, and regulators are harnessing innovation to overcome

infrastructure barriers, expand access, and deliver inclusive digital services at

Recognizing Innovation:

The Awards Spotlight A key feature of this year’s summit is the highly anticipated Innovation &

Excellence Awards, which celebrate the organizations and individuals driving

Ethiopia’s digital financial transformation. These prestigious awards shine a

spotlight on those leading the charge in innovation, security, financial inclusion,

and customer experience.

Join us to witness the recognition of industry pioneers shaping the future of

banking and financial services in Ethiopia.

Proudly Sponsored By:

We are honored to have Kaspersky as the Lead Sponsor, lending its global

cybersecurity leadership to support resilient and secure digital financial

systems in Ethiopia.

We also welcome Backbase as the Associate Sponsor, a key player

empowering banks to create seamless, digital-first customer journeys across

Why Attend?

This landmark event promises:

• Pioneering insights into digital transformation strategies tailored to Ethiopia’s

unique landscape.

• In-depth discussions on the rise of mobile banking and digital payments for