After two successful virtual Angaza events (2021 and 2022), the platform will hold a physical event in Kigali, Rwanda this August 2023

From Thursday, August 03rd - Saturday, August 05th, the Angaza Forum will feature an array of compelling speakers, knowledge presentations and training, and ample networking opportunities. The Angaza Forum culminates with excursions and activities that will deliver a first-hand experience of Rwanda’s unique approach to socio-economic development, which has positioned the fast-growing economy as an epicenter for innovation - anchored on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Sectors Covered
• Banking • Co-Operatives & Microfinance • Development Finance Institutions • FinTechs • Fund Management and Investment Banking • Insurance & InsurTech • Private Equity & Venture Capital • Public Sector Finance (regulation, policy, investment) •

While the Angaza Forum targets women within the Financial Services Sector across Africa and beyond, there are no restrictions on who can attend. In fact, women and men in banking, payments, insurance, and investment from all over the world are welcome! Private and public sector attendees with management to executive-level experience will especially glean from the program that will deliver prescient insights through presentations and breakout sessions, which will focus on empowering attendees by enhancing their strategic leadership capabilities and thus maximize their impact potential.

Day 1: Thursday, 3 August 2023

Keynote Presentations

Panel Discussions

Angaza Awards Luncheon

Thematic Areas

- Driving Investment Across Africa in the Midst of a Fragile Global Economy
- Digital Innovations for Financial Inclusion: Payments, Banking, Capital Markets & Insurance
- Africa SDG Index and Agenda 2063
- Enhancing Governance through Sustainable Finance, Climate Finance & Responsible Investment

Welcome Networking Reception

Day 2: Friday, 4 August 2023

Certified Training – Aligning Finance & Investment with Agenda 2063, Sustainable Development Goals & Paris Agreement

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Global Outlook and Africa’s Financial Sector: Understanding global macroeconomic dynamics and how they impact Africa’s financial sector

  2. Governance, ESG and Climate Change: In line with the TCFD Framework, understand the role of governance in strategically addressing imminent transition risks (policy and legal, technology, market, and reputation) and physical risks of Climate Change; while managing day-to-day social, environmental and governance (ESG) risks that deteriorate portfolio quality

  3. MSME Competitiveness and Gender: Understand the role financial sector actors can play in enabling women-owned micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in the transition to a net-zero economy

  4. Culture Change: Explore strategies to reengineer institutions and the financial sector overall toward sustainability, Africa Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals

Day 3 (International Delegates): Saturday, 5 August 2023

On Day 3, international delegates will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Rwanda’s rich culture, appreciating the country’s history and biodiversity.

For Itinerary A, a Tour of Kigali will tie back to the theme of the Angaza Forum, which seeks to elevate the financial services sector’s role in intermediating towards positive social and environmental outcomes. While Itinerary B showcases Africa’s potential in ecotourism. 

Please Note:
Day 3 activities and excursions are optional. Itinerary B is at cost, being catered for directly by delegates but facilitated by the conference organizers.

Itinerary A: History

Kigali (National) Genocide Memorial

Itinerary A: Culture & SMEs

Tour of Kigali

Niyo Art Gallery

Nyamirambo Women Center 

Itinerary B: Adventure

Gorilla Tracking at Volcanoes National Park
(full-day excursion)