Africa’s next fintech leap won’t come from code alone — it will come from data. Across the continent, digital innovators like Tala are rewriting the rules of financial access, using alternative data to predict risk, unlock credit, and empower millions previously excluded from the system. This masterclass will reveal how data-first strategies are reshaping Africa’s digital banking landscape — from reimagining credit scoring to attracting institutional capital. Participants will gain concrete insights into how banks, DFIs, and fintechs can collaborate to scale inclusion, manage risk, and grow the continent’s fintech asset class.
Key points:
- Decode Africa’s fintech growth potential: Understand how regional market dynamics, TAM/SAM evolution, and consumer trends are driving digital banking demand
- Turn data into advantage: Learn how to integrate alternative data into underwriting, portfolio management, and customer engagement for greater efficiency and impact
- Bridge inclusion and investment: Explore how DFIs, banks, and institutional investors can gain exposure to fintech’s high-growth segments and build long-term value.
- Apply real-world lessons from Tala: Discover proven methods, results, and insights from one of Africa’s most successful data-driven fintech models.