Inclusive Fintech Forum 2026

Date: 10 to 12 March 2026
Location: Kigali, Rwanda

The Inclusive FinTech Forum is the leading global platform dedicated to advancing financial inclusion through purposeful innovation and collaboration. The 2026 edition brings together more than 3,000 leaders, fintech founders, investors, regulators, and policymakers from over 80 countries to exchange insights, shape policy, and build partnerships that drive inclusive growth.

About the Forum

The Forum is a collaboration between Kigali International Financial Centre, the National Bank of Rwanda, and the Global Finance and Technology Network. It serves as a bridge between innovators, regulators, and global investors by creating a trusted environment to explore the future of financial services and scalable fintech solutions.

Why Attend

• Access eight dynamic content stages featuring keynotes, panel discussions, roundtables, and leadership dialogues
• Connect with a diverse community of global fintech leaders, policymakers, investors, and technology innovators
• Explore fintech advancements and emerging technologies showcased at the IFF exhibition
• Engage in cross-border policy discussions to shape the future of financial inclusion
• Create meaningful partnerships that accelerate innovation across developing and emerging markets

What to Expect in 2026

With more than 207 speakers, 1,174 decision makers, 448 fintechs, and 290 government institutions represented in 2025, the 2026 edition is set to expand on this momentum with deeper insights, more interactive sessions, and a broader global reach.

Key Program Highlights

• Leadership Dialogues: Top-level conversations that explore fintech trends, policy priorities, and global market shifts
• The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue: High-value discussions that connect regulators with investors and technology leaders
• FinTech Without Borders: Global perspectives on expanding cross-border financial services and digital infrastructure
• Digital Assets Spotlight: Insights into emerging asset classes and regulatory expectations
• Startup Founders Day and PitchFest: A platform where innovators showcase technologies to investors and industry partners
• Careers Forum and Workshops: Capacity building and talent development opportunities for students and professionals

Who Should Attend

• Regulators, central bankers, and policymakers
• Investors and development finance institutions
• Founders, startups, and technology innovators
• Financial institutions seeking digital transformation
• Academia and research institutions
• Nonprofits and development organisations

Exhibition

The IFF exhibition floor showcases cutting-edge fintech solutions and technologies from global innovators and startups. Participants have the opportunity to explore tools, platforms, and strategies designed to expand financial access and improve economic participation.

Impact and Vision

As a global convening platform, the Inclusive FinTech Forum plays a central role in advancing technology-enabled financial inclusion. It fosters trust between regulators, private sector actors, and development partners, ensuring that innovation aligns with long-term resilience, sustainability, and inclusive economic growth.

Join the Forum

Secure your pass and join global leaders committed to shaping the future of inclusive finance. Be part of the conversations, connections, and collaborations driving the next wave of fintech innovation.