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Provisional Programme of the Forum on Innovation and Transformation of the Financial Sector By Technology in Mali

24 August 2023 - IN HYBRID MODE

09:00-18:00 GMT

Hours

Activities

09:00 - 09:05

Welcome and Installation of Guests

  • Opening speech by the Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Modernisation of Public Administration
  • Guest presentations

09:05 - 09:35

Introduction to the Fintech Regulatory and Legal Framework in Mali and the subregion, and Opportunities for Improvement

  • Presentation of Fintech's regulatory and legal framework in Mali and the surrounding region.
  • Identification of areas for improvement and growth opportunities

09:35 - 10:05

Overview of the Fintech Ecosystem in Mali, the Sub-region and the Canada-Africa Relationship

  • Overview of the Fintech landscape in Mali, in neighbouring countries, and the Canada-Africa connection

10:05 - 11:35

Evolution of Fintech and Payments in Mali and Africa: Bridging the Fossé

  • Discussion on the evolution of Fintech and payment systems in Mali and Africa.
  • Strategies to bridge the gap and promote financial inclusion

11:35-12:00

New banks and their potential for growth and financial inclusion in Africa

  • New Banks in Africa: A New Face for Inclusive Finance

14.00 - 14.30

Investing in Profitable Fintech Projects

  • Prospects for investment in Fintech start-ups and the construction of profitable projects

2.30 - 3.00 p.m.

« Fintech in Africa: The End of Beginning » by McKinsey & Company

  • Report overview « Fintech in Africa: The End of Beginning » by McKinsey & Company

15:00 - 15:30

Crypto and the Digital Age

  • Discussion on cryptocurrency and its impact on the digital age

3.30 - 4.00

Lessons for Our Collective Future and Action Plan for Moving Forward

  • Sharing lessons for the Fintech community's collective future and developing an action plan for progress

16.00 - 16.30

Presentation of Fintech Companies and Start-ups in Mali

  • Promotion of the various Fintech and start-ups operating in Mali

16:30 - 18:00

B2B (Business-to-Business)