Session One

Mobile Money 2.0: the Bright Future of Mobile Financial Service Innovation
Date: 08/20/20 @ 11:00 A.M. SAST

Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa

Africa was the birthplace of Mobile Money and while it continues to rise in popularity, the industry is quickly evolving and launching more mobile-based financial services every day. In this Connecting Africa online event, local analysts and industry stakeholders will discuss how telcos are disrupting the financial services space and what the rise of Mobile Money 2.0 will look like for Africa.

• From cash to mobile: heading towards a cashless society
• Expanding MFS offerings beyond mobile money transfers
• MNOs vs banks vs fintechs: an evolving competitive landscape
• Unconnected and unbanked: fintech to improve financial inclusion
• The rise of micro-loans and insurance through mobile platforms

12:15 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. BREAK

Session Two

Connecting the Next Billion: Strategies for Getting Africa On-Grid
Date 08/20/20 @ 12:30 P.M. SAST

Speaker: Paula Gilbert, Editor, Connecting Africa

Africa has the fastest growing population in the world and also the youngest, with 60% of Africans under the age of 25. It is clear that the next billion connected are going to be the mobile-only generation. This digital symposium will bring industry experts together to discuss Africa’s digital divide and how to get devices into the hands of young Africans and empower them to join the digital revolution.

• Who’s Driving? The role of government & regulator, private tech companies, and public-private partnerships
• Device affordability: are we reaching a tipping point?
• Status check: Satellite vs Fiber and the enduring infrastructure gap
• Exploring the wider societal and economic benefits of a connected, digitally literate continent

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