About EDPC
The Ethiopia Digital Payment Conference (EDPC) is the National Bank of Ethiopia’s flagship annual platform dedicated to advancing the country’s digital payment ecosystem. Launched in 2024, the conference brings together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, fintech innovators, development partners, and industry leaders to shape the future of Ethiopia’s digital economy through collaboration, innovation, and policy dialogue.
Purpose and Vision
EDPC serves as a collaborative platform to assess progress, identify opportunities, and align actions that drive the expansion and safe usage of digital payments across the country. Through interactive panels, fireside chats, exhibitions, and showcases, participants will explore how to:
Deepen usage of digital payments and promote interoperability;
Strengthen trust, consumer protection, and cybersecurity;
Enable innovation across fintechs, banks, and payment service providers;
Advance financial inclusion for women, youth, and MSMEs; and
Build an enabling ecosystem through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
Why It Matters
Digital payments are at the heart of Ethiopia’s economic transformation. By fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, EDPC helps ensure that every Ethiopian can transact, save, and grow in a secure, trusted, and connected digital economy.
EDPC 2.0 — Building on Momentum
The Second Edition, taking place on December 9–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa, builds on the success of the inaugural conference, which convened over 300 national and international stakeholders from across the financial sector. This year’s conference carries the theme:
“Bridging the Gap from Access to Impact – Advancing Inclusive, Trusted, and Innovative Digital Payments for Ethiopia’s Digital Economy.”
EDPC 2.0 will mark a defining milestone with the official launch of the National Digital Payments Strategy (NDPS 2026–2030) — Ethiopia’s five-year roadmap toward a more inclusive, interoperable, and resilient digital financial ecosystem.
Who Attends
EDPC attracts a diverse community of over 400 participants, including:
Senior government officials and regulators;
Executives from banks, fintechs, PSOs, and telecoms;
Development partners and international organizations;
Technology providers and innovators;
Civil society and academia.
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