London, UK – September 23, 2024 – VeryPay, a unique payment technology company at the forefront of financial inclusion and digital payment solutions in Africa, is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in the upcoming AFSIC- Investing in Africa 2024 Conference, which will take place from October 7th to 9th in London, UK.
As an integral part of the Verysell Group ecosystem, VeryPay has been on a mission to catalyse financial inclusion in Africa for the last three years, forging partnerships and executing pilot projects in various countries such as Uganda and Senegal.
One of Africa’s premier investment events, AFSIC 2024 brings together influential leaders, innovators, and investors to discuss the future of Africa’s financial landscape, focusing on sustainability, digitalisation, and inclusion.
VeryPay will play a prominent role at the event, with two of its senior leaders, CEO Oluwaseun Solanke and Non-Executive Director Philippe Vogeleer, contributing to critical discussions on the future of fintech and its potential to drive positive social and economic change across the continent.
Philippe Vogeleer, Chairman of the Board of Directors – Keynote & Panel Speaker
Philippe Vogeleer, Chairman of the Board of Directors at VeryPay, will present a keynote address focusing on Fintech Innovation and its role in advancing financial inclusion in Africa. As part of this keynote, Philippe will address how fintech innovations are reshaping social cash transfers, reducing inefficiencies, and expanding access to financial services in underserved communities.
Additionally, Philippe will be a speaker on the panel titled “Harnessing Digitalisation in Financing the Sustainable Development Goals.” In this session, he will discuss how digital solutions can streamline the financing of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by increasing transparency, accountability, and data security.
Seun Solanke, CEO – Panel Speaker
Seun Solanke, CEO of VeryPay, will join the FINTECH INNOVATION Panel to explore the role of fintech in expanding access to financial services and promoting financial inclusion across Africa. He will highlight VeryPay’s efforts in revolutionising digital payment systems and discuss how these innovations align with broader sustainable development goals, particularly in creating resilient and inclusive financial ecosystems for African communities.
The full agenda can be found here: https://www.afsic.net/agenda/
Building a Sustainable Future with Contactless Payments
VeryPay’s participation at AFSIC 2024 reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to address Africa’s unique and evolving financial challenges by providing versatile digital payment solutions tailored to local needs.
By sponsoring this significant event and sharing insights on fintech and sustainable development, VeryPay aims to demonstrate the importance of financial inclusion in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and highlight the power of its custom digital solutions in overcoming the infrastructure limitations faced by African countries.
Join Us at AFSIC 2024
AFSIC 2024 provides a unique platform to explore the future of fintech, sustainable development, and investment opportunities in Africa. VeryPay invites all attendees to join these important discussions and learn how fintech innovations drive economic growth and inclusion across the continent. VeryPay’s primary goal is to attract investment that will fuel it’s growth and expansion plans across the African continent.
For more information on our participation or to schedule an interview during the event, please contact David Drever, Partnerships Director at David@verypay.ch.
About VeryPay
The VeryPay Platform, developed by VeryPay – a part of Verysell Group, is a transaction engine and NFC token management system that integrates with any e-wallet. Mobile Network Operators can use the VeryPay platform and run their own branded, contactless payment card scheme without needing issuers, acquirers, or payment service providers. With VeryPay, multiple payment tokens can be added to a single wallet, extending reach to those without a smartphone. Any subscriber can be set up as a merchant to accept digital payments, even those without a bank account or smartphone.
