Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce company, Interswitch, has announced the maiden edition of its Interswitch Fintech Forum slated to hold on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
The event themed “Unlocking the Future of Digital Payments in Sierra Leone” will bring together key stakeholders, customers and thought leaders in the fintech sector to foster innovation, collaboration, and economic growth in Sierra Leone.
The event will also feature keynote speakers and panel sessions that will provide valuable insights intohow digital payments can bridge the financial inclusion gap in Sierra Leone.
Speaking about the forthcoming event, Akeem Lawal, the Managing Director, Payment Processing and Switching (Interswitch Purepay), said it is important to bring together players in the financial industry to deliberate on ways to leverage digital payment to transform the Sierra Leone payment landscape.
Lawal explained that Sierra Leone, like many other countries across Africa, is experiencing a rapid shift towards digital payments, driven by the need for financial inclusion noting that Interswitch recognizes the immense potential of Sierra Leone’s digital payment ecosystem and is committed to playing a pivotal role in its growth.
He said “We are excited to announce the maiden edition of Interswitch Fintech Forum in Sierra Leone. As a company deeply committed to driving financial inclusion and innovation in Africa, we believe that enhancing the Sierra Leonean payment landscape with secure and efficient payment solutions is essential for economic progress.”
He further said “Sierra Leone has enormous potential for digital payments to drive economic growth and financial inclusion and Interswitch is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation.We are excited to bring together stakeholders to collectively strategize to create a robust and inclusive digital payment ecosystem that serves the needs of all citizens.”
Interswitch believes that this collaborative effort will not only benefit the economy of Sierra Leone but also empower its citizens by offering them more convenient, secure, and accessible topnotch payment solutions.
The event is expected to be a key milestone in the journey towards a more inclusive, cashless, and technologically advanced Sierra Leone. Attendees can expect to connect with top experts, explore investment opportunities, and gain a deeper understanding of the latest trends shaping the financial technology sector.
