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VeryPay Led Talks on Fintech Innovation, Sustainability, and Inclusion at AFSIC 2024

By October 14, 2024No Comments

VeryPay, a transaction engine and NFC token management system that integrates with any e-wallet solution in Africa, is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation at the AFSIC- Investing in Africa 2024 Conference, which took 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 catalyze financial inclusion in Africa for the last three years, forging partnerships and executing pilot projects in various countries such as Uganda, Zambia, 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 played a prominent role at the event, with two of our senior leaders, CEO Oluwaseun Solanke and Chairman of the Board of Directors 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, VeryPay

 

Philippe Vogeleer, Chairman of the Board of Directors at VeryPay, presented a keynote address focusing on Bridging The Financial Inclusion Gap In Africa and VeryPay’s role in advancing financial inclusion in Africa. As part of this keynote, Philippe addressed the gap in financial inclusion and how VeryPay’s innovations are reshaping social cash transfers by reducing inefficiencies, and expanding access to financial services in underserved communities.

Additionally, Philippe was a speaker on the panel titled “Harnessing Digitalisation in Financing the Sustainable Development Goals.” In this session, he discussed how digital solutions can streamline the financing of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by increasing transparency, accountability, and data security.

 

Oluwaseun Solanke, CEO – Panel Speaker

      Oluwaseun Solanke, CEO VeryPay

Oluwaseun Solanke, CEO of VeryPay, joined the FINTECH INNOVATION Panel to explore the role of fintech in expanding access to financial services and promoting financial inclusion across Africa. He highlighted VeryPay’s efforts in revolutionizing digital payment systems and discussed how these innovations align with broader sustainable development goals, particularly in creating resilient and inclusive financial ecosystems for African communities.

 

Building a Sustainable Future with Contactless Payments

VeryPay AFSIC 2024 Booth

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 demonstrated the importance of financial inclusion in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and highlighted the power of its custom digital solutions in overcoming the infrastructure limitations faced by African economies.

About VeryPay

The VeryPay Platform 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.

Contact us to learn more about how VeryPay can support your mobile network operations.  

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