News Highlights:
- PAFON 3.0 will convene over 600 stakeholders and 20+ experts in Lagos to shape Nigeria’s digital payments, AI, and fintech landscape.
- The forum will spotlight financial inclusion, regulatory collaboration, and new fintech innovations through panels, exhibitions, and high-level policy dialogue.
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has officially announced the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0.
The high-level gathering is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, bringing together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and regulation.
Under the central theme of exploring emerging trends, PAFON 3.0 will unite over 600+ industry professionals and 20+ expert speakers.
The forum serves as a critical junction for banks, fintechs, telcos, and policymakers to collaborate on the future of digital payments, cybersecurity, and the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in finance.
As Nigeria continues to lead the continent in digital payment innovation, this year’s forum focuses on creating a sustainable framework for inclusive growth.
A flagship session dedicated to “Fair Digital Payments as a Catalyst for Deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria” will highlight the event, addressing how technology can democratize financial access for millions of Nigerians.
Speaking on the vision for this year’s event, Chike Onwuegbuchi, Co-Convener of PAFON and Chairman of the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA), emphasized the forum’s role in national development:
“PAFON 3.0 is more than just a conference; it is a policy-industry dialogue designed to shape the future of our digital economy. We are bringing together regulators like the CBN, NITDA, and NCC alongside infrastructure providers to ensure that Nigeria’s payment ecosystem remains fair, accessible, and technology-driven. Our goal is to champion a consumer-first approach that empowers both MSMEs and everyday users,” Onwuegbuchi said.
Key Highlights of PAFON 3.0 include:
- Thought Leadership Panels: Engaging discussions on AI, digital commerce, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
- Regulator Engagement: Access to key agencies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
- Exhibition & Demos: A dedicated showcase for fintechs and banks to launch new products, from digital wallets to advanced POS solutions.
- B2B Networking: Exclusive opportunities for merchant aggregators, infrastructure providers, and financial institutions to build strategic partnerships.
PAFON 3.0 is powered by TechCastle Foundation and supported by Techeconomy, Nigeria’s leading digital platform for technology and business analysis.
Registration for PAFON 3.0 is now open to industry stakeholders, tech enthusiasts, and media representatives via the link here: https://forms.gle/QnDUy9Wc3pC1FMpZ8.
