Programme - EDPC 2.0

Get ready for an inspiring lineup of visionary speakers, thought leaders, and innovators at the Ethiopia Digital Payment Conference 2.0 (EDPC 2025) — coming this December 9–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa.

This year’s edition will feature distinguished national and international experts from the worlds of finance, technology, and policy who will share forward-looking insights on how to accelerate Ethiopia’s digital transformation.

The agenda will span two dynamic days of keynote sessions, fireside chats, and panel discussions on digital public infrastructure, interoperability, cybersecurity, inclusion, and emerging technologies reshaping the financial landscape.

Stay tuned — the full speaker lineup and detailed agenda will be announced soon. EDPC 2.0 is where Ethiopia’s digital finance future takes shape.

Day 1December 9, 2025
Day 2December 10, 2025

Ethiopia Digital Payment Conference 2.0

Agenda

December 9th, 2025

8:30AM - 9:00AM Registration and Arrivals

Opening Speech 9:00AM - 9:10AM Opening Speech: Governor H.E. Eyob Tekalign (PhD)

Keynote Speech 9:10AM - 9:20AM Guest of Honor: Keynote Speech

Launch 9:20AM - 9:25AM Launching of the Draft National Digital Payments Strategy (NDPS 2026—2030)

Report 9:25AM - 9:45AM BRIDGE 2030: NDPS 2.0 and Ethiopia’s Digital Payments Performance Report 2024—2025

Launch 9:45AM - 10:00AM Launching of Instant Payment System

Panel 1 10:00AM - 11:30AM Panel Discussion 1: Digital Public Infrastructure — Connecting Policy, Infrastructure and Innovation

Networking Session 11:30AM - 12:00AM Network Coffee/Tea Break

Fireside Chat 12:00PM - 1:00PM Fireside chat with AfCFTA Secretary General

Lunch 1:00PM - 2:00PM Lunch and Networking

Panel 2 2:00PM - 3:00PM Panel Discussion 2: From Access to Impact — Unlocking Ethiopia’s Digital Economy through Inclusive Digital Payment Systems

Panel 3 3:30PM - 4:30PM Panel Discussion 3: Driving Inclusive Usage — Bridging the Gender, Rural, and Youth Divide.

Day 1 Closing 4:30PM - 5:00PM Conclusions

Break 5:00PM Coffee/Tea Break

Ethiopia Digital Payment Conference 2.0

Agenda

December 10th, 2025

8:30AM - 9:00AM Registration and Arrivals

Opening Remark 9:00AM - 9:15AM Opening Remarks: H.E. Solomon Desta - Vice Governor, Financial Stability - National Bank of Ethiopia

Opening Remarks 9:15AM - 9:30AM Opening Remarks: Yilebes Addis - CEO - EthSwitch S.C.

Panel 4 9:30AM - 10:30AM Panel Discussion 4: Leveraging National Interoperable Infrastructure for an Inclusive Ecosystem

Panel 5 10:30AM - 11:30AM Panel Discussion 5: Connecting Ethiopia: Cross-Border Payments for Growth and Inclusion

11:00AM - 11:30AM Network Coffee/Tea Break

Panel 6 11:30AM - 12:30PM Panel Discussion 6: Innovating Beyond Payments — The Role of Emerging Technologies in Shaping Ethiopia’s Digital Financial Future

Panel 7 12:30PM - 1:30PM Panel Discussion 7: Trust in the Digital Age — Strengthening Cybersecurity, Consumer Protection, and Resilience

1:30PM - 2:30PM Lunch and Networking

Panel 8 2:30PM - 3:30PM Panel Discussion 8: Leveraging Digital Payments to Transform Remittances in Ethiopia

Fireside Chat 3:30PM - 4:30PM Fireside Chat With The Governor

Closing Session 4:30PM - 5:00PM Closing Session: Presentation of Conference Outcomes and Call to Action 2025—2026

5:00PM Coffee/Tea Break