Meet and connect with the leaders shaping Africa's banking and payments future

Join us for Payments Unleashed Forum: Africa, an exclusive, invitation-only gathering bringing together leaders from banks, payment service providers, merchants, fintechs, and ecosystem partners from across Africa.

Set against the backdrop of one of Cape Town's most celebrated wine estates, Payments Unleashed Forum: Africa provides a unique opportunity to explore the trends, technologies, and innovations reshaping the future of payments and digital commerce.

The event will feature thought-provoking keynotes, executive discussions, and peer-led conversations focused on payments modernisation, real-time commerce, fraud resilience, and the opportunities shaping Africa's rapidly evolving financial ecosystem. Delegates will also have the opportunity to connect with industry peers, exchange experiences, and build valuable relationships with fellow leaders and ACI experts.

What to expect

  • Unlocking the next generation of Postilion
  • Global perspectives on the future of banking and payments
  • Insights into Africa's payments modernisation journey
  • Discussions on instant payments and real-time commerce
  • Executive conversations on fraud, security, and resilience
  • Perspectives from merchants, PSPs, and acquiring institutions
  • Networking with senior industry leaders from across the region
  • A premium vineyard experience, wine tasting, and hosted dinner

Venue information  

Eikenhof Estate 
Fischers Rd, Bottelary Hills, Cape Town

Located in the heart of South Africa's renowned wine region, Eikenhof Estate offers a distinctive setting for meaningful conversations, executive networking, and industry collaboration.

The experience extends beyond the conference programme, providing delegates with the opportunity to connect with peers and partners during a curated wine tasting and evening dinner in one of Cape Town's most picturesque vineyard settings.