Fintech Square 2026

The FinTech Square 2026 event will be aimed at celebrating and accelerating local innovation. The objectives of the 2026 event will be to showcase the work of Namibian innovators, promote investment into startups, and strengthen collaborative ties within the broader FinTech ecosystem. Recognizing the important role of academia, incubator hubs, regulatory frameworks, and financial services providers, the 2026 event will serve as a platform to deepen the Namibian FinTech ecosystem and spotlight scalable solutions that address Namibian socio-economic challenges. In lieu of the above, the theme for the 2026 event is:

Innovating Under a New Dawn: Regulation, Collaboration, and Capital for Namibia’s FinTech Future

  • Start Date
    14 October 2026
  • End Date
    14 October 2026
  • Venue
    Hilton Hotel, Windhoek

Matheus Iiyambula - FinTech Specialist

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Fintech Square Journey

  • 2022Inception

    FinTech Square Foundation

    * NAMFISA begins aligning internal strategies with the growing fintech landscape.
    * Internal fintech task team established to research and advise on regulatory innovation.
    * NAMFISA officially announces the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox.
    * Launch event includes panel discussions, live demos, and participation from local innovators.
    * Online portal for sandbox applications goes live.
  • 2023

    FinTech Square Acceleration

    * First cohort of fintech innovators accepted into the sandbox.
    * NAMFISA hosts “Fintech Forum 2023” – themed “Innovate | Collaborate | Elevate”.
    * Collaboration with other regulators and policymakers across SADC.
  • 2024

    FinTech Square Innovation Unleashed

    * Theme: Showcasing the Future of Finance
    * Evaluation report of first sandbox cohort published.
    * Inviting innovators to solve specific regulatory problems.
    * Second Fintech Forum features international speakers and investor networking sessions.
    * Integration of RegTech and SupTech into internal regulatory processes.
  • 2025

    FinTech Square 2025

    * Theme: Igniting Local Innovation: Building a Collaborative, Investable, and Inclusive FinTech Ecosystem
    * Sandbox 2.0 launched with expanded scope (e.g., insurtech, lending, robo-advisors).
  • 2026

    FinTech Square 2026

    * Theme: Innovating Under a New Dawn: Regulation, Collaboration, and Capital for Namibia’s FinTech Future
    * The first ever Pitch Arena