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20 October 2026 · 12:00–13:00 (CET)Online

Leadership Pulse Series — Online Edition

African A2A Connectivity: From Regional Rails to Global Reach — an invitation-led executive forum on cross-border interoperability across Africa and beyond.

Overview

Leadership Pulse Series convenes senior decision-makers from instant A2A payment ecosystems to discuss practical pathways to cross-border interoperability.

This edition places a specific lens on the African continent's interoperability landscape — how African instant payment rails connect regionally and globally — while maintaining a global dialogue on standards, scheme connectivity, and operating models.

This online edition brings together voices from across Africa and Europe — making it a truly cross-continental conversation that spans corridors, regulators, and infrastructure providers.

Who Attends

Instant payment scheme leaders
Central banks and regulators
Banks and PSPs operating A2A rails
Infrastructure and interoperability initiatives
Select industry stakeholders by invitation

Format

A condensed online panel discussion streamed to a curated, invitation-led audience.

Event Recap

Olu Owoeye on the Leadership Pulse Series Online - Africa 2026 virtual backgroundParticipants of the Leadership Pulse Series Online - Africa 2026 panel discussion

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Contact

For any additional questions about the Online Edition, contact us at online.info@leadershippulseseries.com

History

Past Edition — Madrid

2026 Edition

The Madrid edition brought together senior decision-makers from across the global instant payments ecosystem to explore cross-border interoperability, A2A connectivity, and the practical challenges of scaling instant payments globally.

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Past Edition — Stockholm

2025 Edition

The Stockholm edition convened senior stakeholders across public and private A2A ecosystems for closed-door working sessions and executive discussion — with a sharp focus on interconnectivity within Europe.

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