Conakry, Guinea – June 30, 2025 – Francophone West Africa is at a turning point in its digital transformation. As fintech adoption surges, regulatory frameworks evolve, and digital inclusion gains momentum, the need for structured, cross-sector dialogue has never been more urgent.
Against this backdrop, Guinea is emerging as a regional hub for financial innovation and digital growth. The country will host the third edition of the Guinea Fintech Week (GFW2025) on October 22–23, 2025, at the Riviera Royal Hotel in Conakry, under the theme:
“Building the Digital Finance of Tomorrow in West Africa.”
A Region in Search of Its Fintech Identity
While Anglophone Africa has long led the way in mobile money and fintech adoption, the Francophone region is rapidly catching up. From neobanks and cross-border payments to crypto, stablecoins, and startup financing, momentum is building up so are the challenges of interoperability, regulation, and capital access.
Guinea Takes the Lead
With strong political will, a fast-growing tech ecosystem, and a new generation of entrepreneurs, Guinea is positioning itself as a platform for regional convergence. GFW2025 will host over 1,500 participants, including 45 speakers from across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, along with 25 high-growth startups showcasing innovations in payments, blockchain, digital lending, regtech, and more.
“Fintech is not just about disruption. It’s about creating trust, inclusion, and economic sovereignty across Africa,”
says Ibrahima Kalil Kaba, General Commissioner of GFW and CEO of Trustee SAS.
A Catalyst for Policy, Innovation, and Investment
GFW2025 is designed to bridge public policy, technological innovation, and inclusive finance. Among the confirmed speakers is Matteo Rizzi, Senior Partner for Africa & Middle East at GFT, a globally recognized fintech investor and ecosystem builder.
The agenda features:Panels on regulation, fintech-public sector collaboration (PPP), cybersecurity, emerging tech (AI, blockchain), crypto & stablecoins, cross-border payments, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (ZLECAF)
An innovation and exhibition zone showcasing 25 curated startups
Masterclasses, investor pitch sessions, B2B matchmaking, and ecosystem dialogues
Strategic presence of regulators, investors, and policymakers from across the region
Calling All Builders of Africa’s Digital Economy
GFW2025 is open to fintech founders, banks, investors, regulators, development institutions, tech hubs, and digital economy leaders.
More than an event, GFW2025 is a strategic milestone in building a sovereign, inclusive and scalable African digital finance ecosystem.
📅 Dates: October 22–23, 2025 Venue: Riviera Royal Hotel, Conakry – Guinea
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