EAST AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM
12-13 SEPT 2024, DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL
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The East Africa Investment Forum 2024 is a collaborative initiative orchestrated by the Tanzania Fintech Association (TAFINA) in partnership with Fintech communities in Kenya, Uganda Rwanda, Burundi and DRC.
This forum aims to converge on the thriving landscape of fintech within east Africa, spotlight innovation, investment & collaborative opportunities.
The objective of the East Africa Fintech Investment Forum is to facilitate collaborative foster innovation and showcase investment opportunities with in rapidly evolving fintech sector in East Africa.
This forum serves as a vital platform for driving meaningful dialogue, encouraging partnership and attracting investments that will contribute to the advancement, inclusivity, and sustainable growth to the financial technology industry in East Africa region.
THE FORUM OFFERS A RANGE OF SESSIONS THAT PROVIDE ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT AND LEARN FROM EACH OTHER.
WORKSHOPS
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
INVESTORS PITCHES
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Stay tuned for exciting announcements on the Speakers
If you would like to speak at the forum kindly email at events@tafina.or.tz
Christine Maina
CEO of East Africa Venture Capital Association (EAVCA)
Frank Molla
Managing Director of MDP-Africa
Rob Madziva
Founder Digital Mobile Africa
Rose Funja
Founder and Managing Director of AltitudeX Limited
Sunday Ndamugoba
Partner at Rive & Co
Thomas Nguluma
Partner Rex Attorneys
Magdi M. Amin
Managing Partner of African Renaissance Ventures
Martin Warioba
Founder and Managing Partner at Warioba Ventures
Kristin Wilson
CSO Spurt! | MP and Innovate Africa Fund
Baraka Chijenga
Co-founder and CEO of Kilimo Fresh Foods
Essa Mohamedali
Founder of the Tanzania AI Community
Mary-Louise Kidaha
Renew Capital - Investment and Project Manager - Tanzania
Emmanuel Kimaro
Co-founder & CEO of Bizzyn
Edwin Damas Urasa
CEO – Creditinfo Tanzania Limited
Kalebu Gwalugano
Founder - Sarufi
Kennedy Osore
Head of Public Affairs - Tala
Edline E. Murungi
Senior Legal Counsel - Yellow Card
Isaac Were
Zimba Technologies - Founder and CEO
Stella Ndikimi
Managing Partner - Dentons EALC East African Law chambers
Juliet A. Lucima
Head of Legal - Flow Global (Uganda)
Epimack Mbeteni
Executive Director - M-Pesa Limited
Peter Situmbeko Nalitolela
Chief Executive Officer - Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange
Angelica Pesha
Chief Executive Officer - Tigo Pesa
Matt Bohan
Sr. Program Officer - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Reica Rampersadh
Director of Programs - Tazama
Elvis Ndunguru
Director of Business Banking - NBC Bank
Joachim Ferdinand
COO - Otapp
Charles Matondane
Chief Strategy Officer - Selcom Paytech
Tonny Missokia
Co founder - Laina Finance
AGENDA
TIME | SESSION /ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBLE | ROOM |
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | GUEST ARRIVAL, RESITRATION AND BREAKFAST | ALL | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
9:00 AM -9:30 AM | WELCOMING NOTE AND INTRODUCTION | Secretary General (TAFINA) | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | OPENING REMARK | Ms Sauda Msemo – Deputy Governor- Financial Stability and Deepening | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
10:30 AM -11:00 AM | PANEL DISCUSSION: East Africa Investment Opportunities and Funding Trends:Highlighting promising fintech startups, showcasing investment prospects, and analyzing trends shaping East African fintech investments. Investment Trends in East African Fintech: Examine current investment trends, funding opportunities, and potential challenges for investors in the East African fintech space. | MODERATOR: Martin Warioba – Warioba Venture. PANELISTS: 1. Rodrique Msechu – Serengeti Angels 2. Magdi M. Amin – African Renaissance Ventures 3. Christine Maina – EAVCA | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Speed Pithces: Fintech’s & Investors | Hosted By: UNCDF | KIVUKONI 3 |
LUNCH BREAK | Monthly Traffic: 3000 GB | ||
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC: Collaboration for Innovation and Impact. Partnerships brought us a lot of success seen via MasterPass,Songesha, Fuliza, Mkoba, Mkopa, KopaGas and Mpawa. What are other areas we can practically find a bigger impact in terms of inclusion, revenues and employment? | Moderator: Frank Molla – MDP Panelists: ->Angelica Pesha – TigoPesa ->Tanzil Barde – SmartX ->Tonny Missokia – Laina Finance ->Joachim Ferdinand – Otapp | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC: Using innovation and collaboration to turn the tide on Fraud and Scams. How can we protect the most vulnerable, promote financial inclusion and build trust? | Moderator: Reica Rampersadh Panelists: ->Stella Ndikimi ->Matt Bohan ->Dr. Nkundwe M. Mwasaga. Director General. ICT Commision BIO ->Victor Rugeiyamu – dfcu Bank | KIVUKONI 3 |
2:00 PM -3:00 PM | TOPIC: Doubling Down: Strategies to Consistently Attract More VC Funding for StartupsWhat are the most effective strategies for startups to consistently attract more venture capital funding, both in debt and equity, and double their funding values within the next two years?” Explore how startups can align with investor expectations, manage finances effectively, leverage data and technology, create compelling pitches, build strategic relationships, stand out in the market, and navigate government policies. | Moderator: Magdi M. Amin – African Renaissance Ventures Panelists:Peter Nalitolela – DSEMary-Louise Kidaha – Renew Capital Kristin Wilson – Innovate Africa Fund | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
2:00 PM -3:00 PM | TOPIC: Empowering SMEs through Fintech: Pathways to Growth and Sustainability | Moderator: Elvis Ndunguru, National Bank of Commerce. PanelistsEmmanuel – BizzynKennedy Osore – TALACharles Kapufi – Exim Bank Agnes Mollel – MipangoApp | KIVUKONI 3 |
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Remarks and summing up the day | Chair Person TAFINA | |
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TIME | SESSION /ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBLE | ROOM |
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | GUEST ARRIVAL, RESITRATION AND BREAKFAST | ALL | |
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | DAY 2 OPENING REMARKS | Deputy Ambassador Mr. Job Runhaar | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | PANEL DISCUSSION: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Fintech Innovation in Tanzania: Opportunities and Challenges.As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the global financial technology sector, Tanzania stands at the cusp of significant transformation. This panel discussion will explore the current state of AI integration in the Tanzanian fintech industry, examining its potential to drive innovation, enhance financial inclusion, and improve operational efficiencies. | Moderator: Essa Mohamedali – Alliance4AI Panelists:Edwin Urassa – CreditinfoJordan Kalebu – Sarufi AI Harvey Kadyanji – TausiVictor Joseph – Temboplus | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
10:00 AM -11:00 AM | PANEL DISCUSSIONRegulatory Frameworks and Policy ImplicationsHow can regulations be designed to encourage innovation in the financial sector while effectively mitigating risks and protecting consumers? Furthermore, how can collaboration between regulators, industry stakeholders, and innovators be enhanced to ensure that regulatory frameworks remain agile and responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities in fintech? | Moderator: Thomas Nguluma -Rex Attorneys Panelists: Adam Senkoro – Cellulant Edline E. Murungi – YellowcardJanuary Bura – BOTSunday Ndamugoba – Rive & CoKennedy Osore – TALA | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Speed Pitches : Fintech’s & Investors | SESSION RUNNER: UNCDF | KIVUKONI 3 |
LUNCH BREAK | Monthly Traffic: 3000 GB | ||
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC:Cross-Border Payments and Remittances: Unlocking the Potential of Regional Integration | Moderator: Edgar Masatu – UNCDF Panelists:Charles Matondane – Selcom PaytechIsaac Were – Zimba TechnologiesShamte Daudi – NALAEpimack Mbeteni – Vodacom | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC: Green Finance and Fintech: Driving Sustainable Development in East Africa | Moderator: Rob Madziva – DMA Panelists:Baraka Jeremie -KilimoFreshAltitude X – Rose FunjaJuliet Lucima – Flow Global | KIVUKONI 3 |
2:00 PM -3:00 PM | Exhibition Special | KIVUKONI 4 | |
3:30 PM -4:00 PM | Thank you Remarks and Summing up | Chairperson TAFINA | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
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TIME | SESSION /ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBLE | ROOM |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | GUEST ARRIVAL, RESITRATION AND BREAKFAST | ALL | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
9:00 AM -9:30 AM | WELCOMING NOTE AND INTRODUCTION | Secretary General (TAFINA) | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | OPENING REMARK | Ms Sauda Msemo - Deputy Governor- Financial Stability and Deepening | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
10:30 AM -11:00 AM | PANEL DISCUSSION: East Africa Investment Opportunities and Funding Trends:Highlighting promising fintech startups, showcasing investment prospects, and analyzing trends shaping East African fintech investments. Investment Trends in East African Fintech: Examine current investment trends, funding opportunities, and potential challenges for investors in the East African fintech space. | MODERATOR: Martin Warioba - Warioba Venture. PANELISTS: 1. Rodrique Msechu - Serengeti Angels 2. Magdi M. Amin - African Renaissance Ventures 3. Christine Maina - EAVCA | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Speed Pithces: Fintech’s & Investors | Hosted By: UNCDF | KIVUKONI 3 |
LUNCH BREAK | Monthly Traffic: 3000 GB | ||
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC: Collaboration for Innovation and Impact. Partnerships brought us a lot of success seen via MasterPass,Songesha, Fuliza, Mkoba, Mkopa, KopaGas and Mpawa. What are other areas we can practically find a bigger impact in terms of inclusion, revenues and employment? | Moderator: Frank Molla - MDP Panelists: ->Angelica Pesha - TigoPesa ->Tanzil Barde - SmartX ->Tonny Missokia - Laina Finance ->Joachim Ferdinand - Otapp | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC: Using innovation and collaboration to turn the tide on Fraud and Scams. How can we protect the most vulnerable, promote financial inclusion and build trust? | Moderator: Reica Rampersadh Panelists: ->Stella Ndikimi ->Matt Bohan ->Dr. Nkundwe M. Mwasaga. Director General. ICT Commision BIO ->Victor Rugeiyamu - dfcu Bank | KIVUKONI 3 |
2:00 PM -3:00 PM | TOPIC: Doubling Down: Strategies to Consistently Attract More VC Funding for StartupsWhat are the most effective strategies for startups to consistently attract more venture capital funding, both in debt and equity, and double their funding values within the next two years?" Explore how startups can align with investor expectations, manage finances effectively, leverage data and technology, create compelling pitches, build strategic relationships, stand out in the market, and navigate government policies. | Moderator: Magdi M. Amin - African Renaissance Ventures Panelists:Peter Nalitolela - DSEMary-Louise Kidaha - Renew Capital Kristin Wilson - Innovate Africa Fund | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
2:00 PM -3:00 PM | TOPIC: Empowering SMEs through Fintech: Pathways to Growth and Sustainability | Moderator: Elvis Ndunguru, National Bank of Commerce. PanelistsEmmanuel - BizzynKennedy Osore - TALACharles Kapufi - Exim Bank Agnes Mollel - MipangoApp | KIVUKONI 3 |
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Remarks and summing up the day | Chair Person TAFINA | |
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TIME | SESSION /ACTIVITY | RESPONSIBLE | ROOM |
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | GUEST ARRIVAL, RESITRATION AND BREAKFAST | ALL | |
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | DAY 2 OPENING REMARKS | Deputy Ambassador Mr. Job Runhaar | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | PANEL DISCUSSION: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Fintech Innovation in Tanzania: Opportunities and Challenges.As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the global financial technology sector, Tanzania stands at the cusp of significant transformation. This panel discussion will explore the current state of AI integration in the Tanzanian fintech industry, examining its potential to drive innovation, enhance financial inclusion, and improve operational efficiencies. | Moderator: Essa Mohamedali - Alliance4AI Panelists:Edwin Urassa - CreditinfoJordan Kalebu - Sarufi AI Harvey Kadyanji - TausiVictor Joseph - Temboplus | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
10:00 AM -11:00 AM | PANEL DISCUSSIONRegulatory Frameworks and Policy ImplicationsHow can regulations be designed to encourage innovation in the financial sector while effectively mitigating risks and protecting consumers? Furthermore, how can collaboration between regulators, industry stakeholders, and innovators be enhanced to ensure that regulatory frameworks remain agile and responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities in fintech? | Moderator: Thomas Nguluma -Rex Attorneys Panelists: Adam Senkoro - Cellulant Edline E. Murungi - YellowcardJanuary Bura - BOTSunday Ndamugoba - Rive & CoKennedy Osore - TALA | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Speed Pitches : Fintech’s & Investors | SESSION RUNNER: UNCDF | KIVUKONI 3 |
LUNCH BREAK | Monthly Traffic: 3000 GB | ||
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC:Cross-Border Payments and Remittances: Unlocking the Potential of Regional Integration | Moderator: Edgar Masatu - UNCDF Panelists:Charles Matondane - Selcom PaytechIsaac Were - Zimba TechnologiesShamte Daudi - NALAEpimack Mbeteni - Vodacom | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
1:00 PM -2:00 PM | TOPIC: Green Finance and Fintech: Driving Sustainable Development in East Africa | Moderator: Rob Madziva - DMA Panelists:Baraka Jeremie -KilimoFreshAltitude X - Rose FunjaJuliet Lucima - Flow Global | KIVUKONI 3 |
2:00 PM -3:00 PM | Exhibition Special | KIVUKONI 4 | |
3:30 PM -4:00 PM | Thank you Remarks and Summing up | Chairperson TAFINA | MAIN ROOM KIVUKONI 1-2 |
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