Arab-Afro Digital Payment Awards
20th February 2025
17:00hrs – 19:30 hrs.
The Arab-Afro Digital Payment Awards are back to celebrate and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of organizations, associations, and service providers in the payments, financial services, e-commerce, and retail sectors across the Middle East and Africa. In its second edition, the awards highlight the trailblazers and visionaries transforming access to finance, fostering innovation, and improving convenience and affordability in the payments, retail, fintech, and e-commerce industries.
We extend our applause to the brilliant minds driving groundbreaking technologies across all aspects of payments, whether they emerge from start-ups, banks, payment companies, e-commerce platforms, retail establishments, or technology solution providers. These pioneers shine with their cutting-edge research and advancements, setting new benchmarks of excellence in the field.
This distinguished award ceremony serves as both a measure of excellence and an inspiration for other organizations, startups, and retail entities to pursue their own aspirations and contribute to the evolution of payment innovation. The event is committed to acknowledging the trendsetters and industry leaders from the vibrant Middle East and Africa, spotlighting their remarkable accomplishments in propelling payment innovation and reshaping the e-commerce and retail landscapes.
Join us in commemorating the exceptional achievements of these visionaries and their transformative impact on the Fintech, e-commerce, and retail sectors. Together, we pave the way for a future where innovation, convenience, and affordability redefine the realm of payments.
Key Dates
| Nomination Phase | Announcement Phase | Ceremony |
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| From 10th September to 31st December 2024 | From 6th January to 14th January 2025 | 20th February 2025 |
| All candidates need to fill the form and submit their nominations during this time. | The award committee selects the top voted in each category and the committee inform the winners. | All winners are recognized at an in-person awards ceremony in Casablanca, Morocco. |
Agenda:
- 18:00 Registration & Networking
- 18:30 Cultural Entertainment
- 18:45 Opening Remarks by the EMCEE
- 18:50 Welcoming Address by the Host
- 19:00 Award Ceremony
- 19:50 Closing Remarks by the EMCEE
- 20:00 Cultural Entertainment & Close of the Arab-Afro Digital Payment Awards
- Networking Gala-Dinner Reception
Award Categories
| Individual Leadership | |
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| Bank/Financial Institution | Product and Technology |
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