Are you a business leader, entrepreneur, or financial sector professional looking to understand how to accelerate financial inclusion on the continent? Are you seeking to seize the opportunities created by digital payments? Do you want to learn concrete strategies that have enabled millions of people to access financial services?
This free masterclass is for you!
Ismahill Diaby
Vice President, General Manager for Francophone & Lusophone West and Central Africa at Visa
- 27/09/2025
- 10:00 GMT
- Online
- 60 Minutes
- Free
Masterclass theme
Building the Future of Payments in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
Why this masterclass?
The digitalization of payments is a major driver of economic and social development in Africa. Yet, more than half of the population remains excluded from formal financial services. The challenges are numerous: limited infrastructure, low banking penetration, and uneven adoption of digital solutions.
This masterclass will provide you with a strategic and practical perspective to understand: the key drivers of digital payment growth, the barriers that must be overcome to achieve true financial inclusion, the partnerships and innovations needed to accelerate change
👉 Highlight of the session: the exclusive case study by Ismahill Diaby.
He will share how he democratized access to digital payments for millions of people in West and Central Africa, leading innovative initiatives and building strategic partnerships with banks, fintechs, and governments.
Our expert
Ismahill Diaby, Vice President & General Manager West & Central Africa (Francophone & Lusophone) at Visa. A recognized professional with nearly 20 years of experience, Ismahill Diaby has held key positions at Western Union and BNP Paribas before joining Visa in 2013. Today, he leads Visa’s operations across 17 countries and drives strategic projects to expand access to digital payments for all.
Highlights of the session: Exclusive case study
You will gain insider access to the experience of a payment industry leader who is transforming the daily lives of millions of people. This session will provide you with exclusive insights on the challenges and opportunities of financial inclusion, real-world examples of innovations and partnerships that are working in Africa, a strategic vision of the future of digital financial services on the continent.
You will leave with
Whether you are a leader in finance or fintech, an entrepreneur developing digital solutions, a public decision-maker involved in financial policies or a professional simply curious about payment innovations. You will walk away with:
- The keys to designing inclusive payment solutions
- A clear understanding of the sector’s challenges and levers
- Actionable strategies to create value and impact in your ecosystem
👉 Register now if you want to be an active player in transforming Africa’s payment ecosystem and contributing to the financial inclusion of millions.
