Agri-Fintech, Marketplaces, and Inclusive Innovation: Unlocking Growth on Africa’s Frontier

08 Dec 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • As Africa emerges as a frontier for agri-fintech and digital marketplace innovation, how can these solutions connect smallholder farmers to finance, technology and high-value markets?
  • Which agri-fintech models are proving most effective in improving smallholder access to finance, inputs and insurance?
  • How are digital platforms and B2B marketplaces bridging the gap between smallholder producer and regional and global buyers?
  • What partnerships between fin-techs, governments and development institutions are enabling scalable inclusive ag innovation?
  • How can successful models from Africa inform resilient food supply strategies - especially in climate-vulnerable and import-reliant contexts?
Chairperson
David Saunders
David Saunders, Director of Strategy and Growth - BRITER
Speakers
Clara Colina
Clara Colina, Director - ISF ADVISORS
Marie-Rose Mukahirwa
Marie-Rose Mukahirwa, Senior Vice President, Head of Products, Humanitarian and Development - MASTERCARD
Younes Addou
Younes Addou, Vice President Agribusiness & Sustainability Solutions - INNOVX
Maxime Bayen
Maxime Bayen, Operating Partner - CATALYST FUND
Alexander Fankuchen
Alexander Fankuchen, CEO & Co-Founder - CINCH