The Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) has announced the return of long-time partner MDP, a leading card issuing and payments technology provider across the Middle East and Africa, as a sponsor for its 14th edition. The summit will take place at the Accra International Conference Center (AICC) in Ghana from October 8 to 10, 2025.

MDP, which has been a cornerstone of financial technology infrastructure for more than 30 years, serves over 260 financial institutions in 40 countries and has produced more than 340 million cards. Its sponsorship aligns with the company’s broader growth strategy in Africa, following the recent opening of a regional office in Ghana and service expansion into Kenya and Libya. The company was also ranked among the top 20 on Forbes’ list of the Top 50 Fintechs in the Middle East and North Africa region.

“Our presence in Ghana reflects MDP’s long-term commitment to supporting financial institutions and fintechs across West Africa with proven, reliable payment infrastructure,” said Emmanuel Sarpong-Oduro, Managing Director of MDP Ghana. “Events like the Africa Fintech Summit allow us to engage directly with banks, fintechs, and regulators who are looking not just for technology, but for a partner they can trust to deliver efficiently and at scale.”

Zekarias Amsalu, Co-Founder and Managing Director of AFTS, welcomed the renewed partnership: “It is with great delight and gratitude that we are welcoming back MDP as a sponsor for our 14th edition in Accra. MDP has been—and continues to be—an impactful, progressive, and innovative end-to-end payments infrastructure that enables the wide fintech ecosystem in Africa and beyond.”

Since its launch in 2018, the Africa Fintech Summit has grown into the continent’s largest annual fintech gathering, supporting more than $200 million in capital raise efforts for African startups. The 2025 edition (#AFTSACCRA25) will feature keynote speeches, masterclasses for startup founders, pitch competitions, exhibitions, fireside chats, and cultural tours of Accra for international delegates. As in previous years, the event will be hybrid, offering both in-person and online participation.

Tickets for the 14th edition are now available at africafintechsummit.com, with a 25% discount available using the code GFA25 at checkout.