8th AgriFin Learning Event
Theme: Enabling Rural Economy: Creating Lasting Impact for the Digital Ecosystem in Africa
About the event
Mercy Corps AgriFin and its partners have long been at the forefront of supporting African Agtech, fintech development, and digital climate-smart agricultural services in the region. Despite the unprecedented challenges faced by technology startups and their investors over the past few years, particularly those aimed at improving the lives of small-scale producers and enhancing rural economies, the commitment remains steadfast. This pivotal moment calls for reflection and support for determined founders and teams striving to make a lasting impact.
The 2024 AgriFin Learning Event (ALE) will provide a platform for in-depth discussions and candid conversations with DFS enablers & investors, Government representatives & policy makers, donors and small-scale producers. The event will focus on regulatory enablers and barriers, aiming to establish how digital ecosystem players can foster inclusive and sustainable digital agricultural transformation.
Together, they will ideate, define, and develop strategic breakthroughs to shape the future of partnerships and innovations in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, recognizing the transformative era of digital public goods and infrastructure.
The event will consist of keynote speeches, presentations, launches, demonstrations, panels discussions, quizzes and a full day marketplace where great agriculture related innovative solutions will be on display.
Keynote Speakers
Sukriti Vinayak
Commercial Director
Pula
Eric Muriuki Njagi
Chief Executive Officer
NCBA Loop DFS
Sriram Bharatam
Founder & Chie Mentor
Kuza Bishara
Stefano Carcoforo
Founder
IProcure LTD
Stewart Collis
Senior Program Officer, Digital Solutions, Agricultural Development
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Amrik Heyer
Head of Research - Financial Sector Deepening Kenya