Speaking
Talks on AI and fintech in Africa.
The talks
Signature talks
0130 to 45 minThe State of AI in African Fintech
Five layers, from regulation to the user’s screen
- Formats
- Keynote · Executive briefing · Lecture
- For
- Central banks and regulators · Banks, fintechs and mobile operators
0230 to 45 min, or a 90 min workshopLess Compute, More Reach: Africa’s Approach to AI
What resource constraints teach us about building affordable, accessible AI
- Formats
- Keynote · Lecture · Workshop
- For
- Fintechs and their technology leadership · Banks
0330 to 45 minWhen Fintech Speaks Africa’s Languages
How voice AI and local languages could redefine financial inclusion
- Formats
- Keynote · Executive briefing · Panel
- For
- Central banks and financial regulators · Banks and fintechs
0430 to 45 minWhen a Face Is No Longer Proof
Deepfakes, identity fraud, and the future of trust in African fintech
- Formats
- Keynote · Panel · Executive briefing
- For
- Banks and fintechs · Mobile operators
0530 to 45 min, or a half-day workshopCan AI Learn From Data It Cannot See?
Synthetic data, privacy, and responsible innovation in African fintech
- Formats
- Keynote · Panel · Workshop
- For
- Central banks and financial regulators · Data protection authorities
0630 to 45 min, or 90 min as a briefing or workshopBuying AI Doesn’t Mean Outsourcing the Risk
What African banks, executives, and regulators must know before signing
- Formats
- Executive briefing · Workshop · Keynote
- For
- Boards and executives of banks and fintechs · Risk and compliance teams
Formats
In English or French, in person or online.
- 01
Keynote
20 to 45 min
Conferences and plenaries
One of the six talks, or one built on your theme. Q&A if you want it.
- 02
Executive briefing
60 to 90 min
Boards, regulators and leadership teams
Closed-door and built around your questions. Fewer slides, more discussion.
- 03
Moderation
Your program
Panels and fireside conversations
I chair FinteQC and run its panels, and prepare each speaker before the day.
- 04
Lecture or masterclass
60 to 90 min
Universities and training programs
A course session with Q&A and exercises, live or recorded.
Based in Canada, I travel internationally.
Where I have spoken
Past talks

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Keynotes · Executive briefings · Moderation · English and French











