Connected Banking Summit 2025: Insights from Industry Trailblazers! Accra, Ghana - February 19, 2025

The 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 brought together some of the most influential voices in banking, fintech, and cybersecurity to explore groundbreaking innovations shaping the financial sector.

Keynote Highlights:

● Dr. Dominic Oduro–Antwi, President, Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber, emphasized how fintech and digital banking are driving economic growth and financial inclusion across Africa.

● Dr. Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Director-General, Cyber Security Authority, delivered a crucial session on cybersecurity imperatives, addressing the rising risks in digital finance.

● Sriranga Sampathkumar, VP & GM – MEA, Infosys Ltd, explored the role of composable banking in enhancing agility and digital transformation.

● Folake Egunjobi, Senior Business Development Manager, Thunes, highlighted the power of seamless B2B payment solutions in empowering SMEs.

● Benjamin Okolie, Presales Manager – Africa, Kaspersky, discussed AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for fraud detection and risk management.

● Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO, Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, explored collaborative approaches to fraud mitigation and the role of cross-industry partnerships in securing digital finance.

● Peter Redelinghuys, Director Sales – MEA, ITSS Global, examined evolving customer expectations and how financial institutions can enhance digital engagement.

● Ikenna Njubigbo, Country Head, Technology Digital Innovation & Services, FirstBank Ghana, discussed accelerating IT solution delivery while ensuring security, agility, and business value.

● Toheeb Mohammed, AGM Sales and Presales, FPG Technologies & Solutions Ltd, emphasized the importance of proactive cyber resilience strategies in the banking sector.

● Dr. George Mensah, Director, Strategic Programme, Fidelity Bank Ghana Ltd, highlighted key strategies for building a resilient, customer-centric digital bank.

● Dami Adebari, Regional Sales Manager, Africa, HID Global, discussed balancing security and usability in enterprise authentication.

● William Danso-Abeam, Country Head, Consumer Products, Ecobank Ghana PLC, explored how digital lending is driving financial inclusion across Africa.

● Thairu Ndungu, Deputy Managing Director, Consolidated Bank Ghana, explored the application of Gen AI in financial institutions, emphasizing automation and decisionmaking.

● Bernard Gyebi, Managing Director, Prudential Bank Limited, tackled the cultural and security aspects of digital transformation, emphasizing how banks can create seamless experiences while ensuring safety.

● Alex Ntow, Chief Technology Officer, EITBS Limited, shed light on achieving peace of mind with data security, offering strategies to enhance trust in digital banking.

Power-Packed Panel Discussions:

● Cyber Resilience – Protecting and Recovering at the Speed of Attacks Experts including Senanu Datsa (First Atlantic Bank), Dami Adebari (HID Global), Benjamin Okolie (Kaspersky), and Toheeb Mohammed (FPG Technologies) shared insights on securing banking infrastructure against cyber threats.

● Customer-Centric Strategies for Enhanced Banking Experiences Thought leaders such as Laurinda Addy (CALBank), Emmanuel Morka (Access Bank Ghana), Bill Yeboah Kyeremeh (Consolidated Bank Ghana), and Mohamed Mousa (Backbase) discussed personalizing banking services to meet evolving customer needs.

From thought-provoking discussions on AI-driven banking to cybersecurity resilience and customer engagement strategies, the Connected Banking Summit 2025 was a hub of insightful exchanges and powerful takeaways.

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors & Media Partners

The success of the Connected Banking Summit 2025 was made possible through the support of industry leaders and strategic partners.

● Official Sponsors & Partners:

● Platinum Sponsor: Thunes

● Gold Sponsors: Kaspersky, ITSS Global, Infosys Finacle, FPG Technologies & Solutions Ltd, FinTrak

● Silver Sponsor: HID Global

● Networking Sponsors: Veritas, LexisNexis Risk Solutions  Bronze Sponsor: Backbase Banking Partner: Prudential Bank Ghana

A special thank you to our media partners for ensuring the summit’s insights reached a global audience.

● Looking Ahead: The Future of Connected Banking

The 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit has solidified its status as Africa’s premier platform for banking innovation. With discussions spanning AI, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, and digital transformation, the event provided actionable insights that will drive the future of finance across the continent.

As we look forward to the next edition, the financial sector continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. The conversations initiated at this summit will continue to shape the future of banking innovation and digital finance in Africa.

● Stay tuned for the 20th Connected Banking Summit – East Africa – where we redefine the future of finance!