Nigeria is set to host the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo (RACE 2026), Africa’s flagship gathering on regulatory technology, digital innovation, and policy reform, under the patronage of the Office of the Vice President. The event is scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 May 2026 in Abuja.
Preparations for the conference are already underway, with organisers positioning RACE 2026 as a continental platform that will convene regulators, policymakers, technology leaders, investors, and development partners from across Africa and beyond. The conference is expected to focus on building trust, strengthening regulatory infrastructure, advancing financial and digital inclusion, and shaping policy frameworks for a borderless and digitally driven economy.
RACE 2026 will explore how regulatory technology can support governments and institutions in managing increasingly complex financial systems, improving compliance, enhancing transparency, and reducing systemic risks. Discussions will span areas such as digital identity, fintech regulation, data governance, anti-money laundering systems, cross-border payments, and emerging technologies reshaping regulatory oversight.
Nigeria’s hosting of the event underscores its growing role as a hub for digital innovation and regulatory reform on the continent. With Africa’s largest economy and one of its most dynamic fintech ecosystems, the country is seen as a strategic location for high-level conversations on balancing innovation with effective regulation.
Organisers say the conference will feature keynote addresses, policy dialogues, technical workshops, exhibitions, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration between the public and private sectors. The expo segment will showcase cutting-edge RegTech solutions aimed at supporting regulators, financial institutions, and businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions.
By convening global and African stakeholders, RACE 2026 aims to contribute to the development of harmonised regulatory approaches that can support economic integration, digital trade, and sustainable growth across Africa.
