Waka Africa Night Singapore 2026
About Waka Africa Night
A small, invitation-only evening during Singapore FinTech Festival week, and an official event of Singapore FinTech Festival 2026. Leaders from policy, banking, fintech and investment will come together to talk about financial interoperability, cross-border trade and investment.
Waka is based in Singapore, but much of our work, and a good part of our hearts, sits in Africa.
Monday, 16 November 2026 | 6-10pm SGT
Invited guests include
International organisations
Policymakers and government agencies
Industry associations
Global banks
Stablecoin issuers
Venture and impact investors
Payments and fintech
Programme
18:00-18:30 | Registration and welcome reception
18:30-19:20 | Dinner and networking
19:20-19:30 | Opening remarks
19:30-20:00 | Panel discussion 1: Financial Interoperability
20:00-20:10 | Transition break
20:10-20:40 | Panel discussion 2: Stablecoins, opportunities for emerging markets
20:40-20:50 | Closing remarks and appreciation
20:50-22:00 | Open networking and drinks
All times SGT. Final session titles and speakers to be announced.
A small something for you
For Africa Night, we have quietly been putting together a small gift for each guest, each chosen with care and each carrying a story of the hands and places behind it. We will keep the rest as a surprise for the evening.
Supported by
GFTN (Global Finance & Technology Network)
SBF (Singapore Business Federation)
Registration
By invitation only. Registration is subject to approval, and we will confirm your place by email. The venue will be shared with confirmed guests.
Contact
Questions? Write to ausdin@hellowaka.com