fmas:26 Wraps-Up: Africa’s Premier Online Trading and Fintech Event Concludes
fmas:26 successfully wrapped up another impactful edition bringing together leading brokers, fintech innovators, affiliates, IBs, traders, investors, payment providers, and technology companies from Africa and beyond.
Held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event delivered two days of networking, knowledge-sharing, and business opportunities. fmas:26 once again reinforced its position as one of Africa’s leading events for the online trading, fintech, crypto, and payments industries.
fmas:26 featured a vibrant exhibition space with global and regional and international brands showcasing their latest products, services, and innovations. Attendees had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with key decision-makers, strengthen partnerships, and explore new business opportunities.
Of great importance to the summit, was giving traders the capacity to explore different brokerages and tools, and walk away as sharper traders, the expo floor did just that. It also hosted engaging activations, giveaways, networking lounges, and live demonstrations, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout the event.
Influential Speakers and Impactful Agendas
The summit some of the biggest names in the FinTech industry globally who discussed and engaged through the summits core agendas. The conference agenda featured industry experts and thought leaders discussing some of the most important trends shaping the industry today.
Sessions included “Inside My Best Trade with Jimmy Moyaha”, “The Micro Future(s): Trading NAS100 and US30 as a Retail Trader,” and educational workshops such as “Trade the News — What Actually Moves Markets (and why almost everyone gets it wrong).”
Notable Speakers like Jimmy Moyaha, Yaliwe Mlambo, and Lourens Reichert shared valuable insights and perspectives with attendees throughout the event. In addition to the conference sessions, fmas:26 also hosted roundtable discussions, giving attendees the opportunity to engage in more focused conversations and exchange ideas directly with industry professionals.
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Partnership With For Traders
At the summit fmas:26 partnered with For Traders to host The Trading Cup, celebrating trading talent and performance throughout the event. Participants competed for a range of prizes, including a $100,000 Challenge and iPad for first place, a $50,000 Challenge for second place, a $25,000 Challenge for third place, and $6,000 Challenges awarded to traders placing fourth through tenth.
The competition added another exciting element to the expo, highlighting skill, strategy, and engagement within the trading community.
The success of fmas:26 highlights the growing importance of Africa within the global fintech and online trading landscape. With strong attendance, high-level discussions, and valuable business connections, the event continues to serve as a leading platform for the industry.
