From Innovation to Scale

Taking place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, alongside KIICO and FinTech Festival 2026, Semafor will convene leaders to advance the conversation on financial inclusion at the intersection of long-term capital, policy, and financial infrastructure.

As global investors, policymakers, and financial system leaders gather in Nairobi, the convening will move beyond ecosystem-building toward action.

Informed by the Global Findex data, discussions will focus on how coordinated public–private efforts can close access and affordability gaps and strengthen inclusive growth across East Africa and other emerging markets.

When

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Doors Open & Networking: 3:00 p.m.  EAT
Programming & Reception: 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EAT

Where

Nairobi, Kenya

Speakers

Nanjira Sambuli

Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa; Gates Foundation

Paul Russo

Group CEO, KCB

John Mwendwa

CEO, Invest Kenya

Gagan Gupta

Founder & CEO, ARISE IIP; ARISE IS; ARISE P&L

Esther Waititu

Chief Financial Services Officer, Safaricom; CEO, M-PESA Kenya

Additional speakers announced soon...

Moderators

Yinka Adegoke

Editor, Semafor Africa

Alexis Akwagyiram

Managing Editor, Semafor Africa