FIRST EVER EDITION

Cameroon Fintech Week™ (CFW26)

Big data, Agentic AI, Large Language Models, Open Banking, Tokenization, Cybersecurity, CBDCs, Stablecoins, Web 3 etc.

Join us for the first edition of Cameroon Fintech Week! Hosted by: Fintech & Payments Association of Cameroon (FIPAC) — In partnership with: Local Banks, Mobile Money Operators, Regulators, Global Partners, and the Cameroon Diaspora.

November 24 – 25, 2026 (To be Confirmed)

Douala, Cameroon

About the Event

Introduction & Background

The First Edition of Cameroon Fintech Week marks a historic moment for the nation's digital economy. For the first time, fintech innovators, banks, regulators, investors, development partners, and the global diaspora will gather to shape the future of financial services in Cameroon and the CEMAC region.

Cameroon Fintech Week is designed to:

Accelerate financial inclusion across urban and rural communities
Showcase innovation in payments, lending, blockchain, insurtech, and regtech
Strengthen the fintech ecosystem through collaboration and policy dialogue
Mobilize investment for investment-ready digital-finance projects
Position Cameroon as a regional fintech hub in Central Africa

Strategic Objectives

Promote Innovation: Highlight emerging fintech solutions in payments, lending, blockchain, insurtech, and regtech

Strengthen Collaboration: Connect banks, startups, regulators, and investors across the ecosystem

Mobilize Capital: Showcase investment-ready fintech and digital-finance projects to investors

Empower the Diaspora: Present new digital channels for diaspora investment and cross-border payments

Advance Regulation: Support the development of a modern, innovation-friendly regulatory framework

Showcase Cameroon: Position Cameroon as a rising fintech and digital-finance hub in Central Africa

CFW26 Focus Areas

Key Themes for 2026

Cameroon stands at a pivotal moment for digital transformation. The themes for CFW26 are designed to address the most urgent needs of the financial sector while opening doors for innovation.

Digital Payments & Interoperability — Connecting banks, mobile wallets, and merchants
Diaspora Finance & Cross Border Payments — Unlocking remittance potential
SME Financing & Digital Credit — Building inclusive lending infrastructure
Green & Sustainable Finance — Climate-aligned financial products
Blockchain & Tokenization of Real-World Assets — Asset digitization
AI in Financial Services — Agentic AI and intelligent automation
Cybersecurity & Digital Identity — Secure, trusted digital finance
Women in Fintech — Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ecosystem

Schedule

Program Overview (Day 1 & 2)

A carefully curated schedule bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and policymakers.

Day 1

Program Overview (Day 1)

Opening Ceremony — Welcome and vision setting
Keynote: "The Future of Digital Finance in Central Africa"
Panel: Banks, Mobile Money, and Fintech Collaboration
Showcase: Cameroon's Top 10 Fintech Startups
Workshop: Digital Identity, KYC, and AML
Fireside Chat: Leveraging Diaspora Capital to meet national development goals

Day 2

Program Overview (Day 2)

Keynote: "Tokenization & the Next Generation of Real-World Assets in Africa"
Panel: Blockchain, Regulation & Global Trends
Demo Day: Fintech Product Launches
Masterclass: Agentic AI in Financial Services
Workshop: SME Financing Solutions
Closing Ceremony & Awards

Modern luxury real estate development showcasing diaspora investment opportunity

Highlight

Special Feature: Diaspora Housing & Tokenized Finance

This First Ever Edition introduces a groundbreaking initiative:

How the Diaspora Can Safely Invest in Development Projects in Cameroon Through Fintech Platforms

Proven models that demonstrate:

Digital onboarding for diaspora buyers
Downpayment model
Bank financing models
Tokenized mortgage-backed assets
Cross-border FX flows
Secure, transparent ownership

Why Attend

What Makes CFW 26?

Cameroon Fintech Week is not just an event — it is a platform for transformation. The 2026 edition introduces new formats and deeper collaboration.

Why attend: You'll connect with banks, mobile money operators, regulators, startups, investors, and the Cameroon diaspora — all in one venue. Whether you're a policymaker, entrepreneur, investor, or developer, CFW26 offers the connections and knowledge to accelerate your work.

All sessions are designed to be interactive, with workshops, masterclasses, and fireside chats that go beyond presentations. Contact us for sponsorship or partnership opportunities.

Professionals networking at Cameroon Fintech Week

For Banks

What Banks Gain from Fintech Week

Access to new FX flows through diaspora-driven cross-border payments
Partnerships with fintechs to expand digital lending and payments
New revenue streams from digital lending, payments, and tokenized assets
Visibility into emerging technologies and regulatory directions
Access to a pipeline of fintech startups for collaboration
Opportunity to shape regulatory modernization together with authorities

Participants

Exhibitors & Partners

Expected participants include the leading players across the digital finance landscape:

Commercial banks
Mobile money operators
Fintech startups
Blockchain companies
Payment processors

Insurtechs
Regtech firms
Development partners (FDIs)
Universities & innovation hubs
Diaspora organizations

Modern fintech exhibition hall with interactive displays

Partner With Us

Become a Sponsor

Join the movement shaping Cameroon's digital future. Three sponsorship tiers designed to maximize visibility and impact.

Summary

Conclusion

For Fintechs: Showcase your innovation.

For Banks: Partner with the next generation of digital finance.

For Regulators: Shape the future of financial inclusion.

For Investors: Discover high-growth opportunities.

For the Diaspora: Connect to new digital channels for investment and development projects.

Cameroon Fintech Week — Where Innovation Meets Opportunity.

Futuristic digital innovation representing Cameroon Fintech Week