Seamless Africa
Event Overview
Seamless Africa 2026 is a leading international conference and exhibition focused on the convergence of fintech, digital commerce, retail innovation, and banking services. It will take place on:
- Dates: 8–9 September 2026
- Venue: SCC, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Time: 09:00–17:00
The event brings together key actors across the financial services and digital commerce ecosystems, including banks, fintech companies, regulators, enterprises, SMEs, startups, government institutions, and NGOs.
Core Focus
Seamless Africa serves as a platform dedicated to shaping the future of:
- Fintech innovation and digital payments
- E-commerce and omnichannel retail
- Banking transformation and embedded finance
- Regulatory and compliance innovation
- In-store and digital commerce integration
- Data-driven and AI-enabled financial services
It positions itself as a cross-sector ecosystem event where commerce and finance intersect to accelerate digital transformation across Africa.
Event Concept
The event operates as both a conference and business networking platform, designed to enable participants to:
- Explore fintech and retail technology solutions
- Engage with banks and financial service providers
- Discover e-commerce and digital commerce innovations
- Connect with regulators and policy actors
- Build partnerships across the value chain
It is positioned as a “one-stop ecosystem event” for organisations seeking to adapt and scale in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Co-located Event
Seamless Africa 2026 is co-located with the:
- Accounting & Business Expo Africa
This parallel event focuses on:
- Digital transformation in accounting and finance
- E-invoicing and compliance systems
- Automation and data-driven financial decision-making
Together, the two events create a broader platform covering both financial operations and digital commerce ecosystems.
Speaker Profile (Indicative 2026 Line-up)
The event features senior executives from major financial and retail institutions, including:
- Bank CEOs and senior executives (e.g. GoTyme Bank, FNB, Nedbank, Absa)
- Global financial institutions (e.g. J.P. Morgan)
- African fintech and payments leaders (e.g. Access Bank, Absa)
- Retail and e-commerce executives (e.g. Jumia Group, Pick n Pay, Coca-Cola)
This reflects a strong emphasis on executive-level dialogue and industry leadership exchange.
Target Audience
The event is designed for:
- Financial institutions and banks
- Fintech companies and payment providers
- E-commerce platforms and retailers
- SMEs and enterprise-level businesses
- Regulators and government stakeholders
- Technology providers in digital commerce
- Investors and ecosystem enablers
Value Proposition
Seamless Africa 2026 positions itself as a strategic networking and innovation hub that enables participants to:
- Access emerging fintech and retail technologies
- Engage with regional and global industry leaders
- Explore partnership and investment opportunities
- Understand regulatory and market trends in Africa
- Accelerate digital transformation strategies
Strategic Relevance
The event is particularly relevant for stakeholders working on:
- Digital financial inclusion
- Payments infrastructure and innovation
- E-commerce ecosystem development
- SME digitalisation
- Fintech scaling and partnerships in Africa
- Cross-border digital commerce solutions