The global spotlight will turn to Africa on May 22-23, 2025, as the RegTech Africa Conference and Awards convenes at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, to explore the transformative power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in reshaping the continent’s economic future.

Under the theme: “Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and Investment Opportunities through Public-Private Partnerships,” this year’s event promises to ignite actionable dialogue, foster ground-breaking partnerships, and showcase cutting-edge solutions for Africa’s growth.

Organised by RegTech Africa, the premium event will convene over 1,000 global participants, including high-level policymakers, government leaders, global innovators, trade experts, investors, and industry leaders, to forge actionable solutions and build strategic partnerships.

RegTech noted that Africa is on the brink of unprecedented transformation, driven by a youthful population, a surge in digital innovation, and the unifying vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). However, persistent challenges—fragmented cross-border payment systems, complex trade barriers, and limited investment flows—continue to hinder the continent’s seamless integration into global markets.

Chair, Organising Committee, RegTech Africa Conference, Cyril Okoroigwe, said:
“As Africa continues to take bold strides toward economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), collaboration between the public and private sectors is no longer optional—it’s essential.”

The conference paraded an array of strategic partners such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sumsub, EMTECH, Regfyl, NDIC, and NCC, underscoring a collective commitment to advancing Africa’s regulatory technology landscape.