African Regional Conference
18-20 June 2019 Accra, Ghana
500+ 40+ PARTICIPANTS COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
40+ 20 25 SPEAKERS WORK EXHIBITORS SESSIONS
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SWIFT African Regional Conference 2019
We are delighted to announce that the 26th edition of the SWIFT African Regional Conference (ARC) will take place in Accra, Ghana on 18-20 June 2019.
ARC is Africa’s premier financial services event, bringing together more than 500 professionals from over 45 countries across Africa and beyond. Meet and engage with your peers from financial institutions, market infrastructures, international corporations and technology partners, and take a leading role in shaping the future of Africa’s financial services.
This year’s agenda will look at how Africa’s financial industry is evolving. Our first day will focus on the drivers of change including emerging technologies, increasing regulatory pressure and new competitors entering the scene. Day two will look at how the financial industry is delivering change to customers by harnessing new technologies and developing alternative strategies. Lastly, on Day three we will look at how financial institutions are managing risk in this increasingly digitised world.
We’re excited to bring ARC back to West Africa. The region is fast-growing, Sido Bestani fast-moving, and holds some of Africa’s most influential economies. Regional Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa, SWIFT Join us at ARC on 18-20 June for three days of engaging discussions and high-level networking.
See you in Accra!
Sido Bestani
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ARC over the years
2012 UGANDA 430
2013 BOTSWANA 388
2014 MOROCCO 333
2015 SOUTH AFRICA 385
2016 MAURITIUS 383
2017 CÔTE D’IVOIRE 382
2018 KIGALI 560
Key reasons to attend ARC 2019!
TAKE PART in discussions about what’s driving change in Africa’s financial sector and how the industry is responding
EXPAND your knowledge by spending time with business experts and exchanging information and best practice
LEARN how to best use SWIFT products to your advantage through interactive work sessions
CONNECT with 500+ of your colleagues from more than 45 countries – an unrivalled networking opportunity for you and your organisation
Top organisations in attendance Accenture, Altron Group, BankServ Africa, Barclays Bank, Bank of Ghana, Bank of Botswana, Bank of South Sudan, Bank of Uganda, Bank of Tanzania, Bank of Zambia, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale, Banque de développement du Mali, Central Bank of Tunisia, Banque Nationale d’Investissement Côte d’Ivoire, Botswana Stock Exchange, Barclays Africa, Bloomberg News, Botswana Stock Exchange, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Central Bank of Angola, Central Bank of Kenya, Central Bank of Lesotho, Central Bank of Madagascar, Central Bank of Nigeria, Central Bank of Sudan, Central Bank of Swaziland, Central Bank of Gambia, Central Bank of West African States, Clearstream Banking, Dashen Bank, EastNets, Ecobank, Euroclear Bank, e-Vision, FirstRand Bank, GT Bank, Maubank, Johannesburg Stock Exchange, KCB, Mauritius Commercial Bank, MCB, Montran, Namibian Stock Exchange, National Bank of Rwanda, Nedbank, Orange Business Services, Perago, Rand Merchant Bank, Rand, Shoprite Holdings Group, Société Générale, Sopra Banking, South African Reserve Bank, SmartStream, Standard Bank, Strate, Sunguard, Sybrin, The Nigerian Stock Exchange, Trustlink, Volante.
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Meet key African players! Top countries represented
SWIFT’s African The African payments Regional Conference industry is looking for attracts high level ways to collaborate executives from across across borders. the region and provides ARC provides an an ideal opportunity ideal platform to to discuss the most facilitate this.” important issues faced by Africa’s financial Chris Hamilton, CEO, BankServAfrica community”
Dipo Fatokun, Director of Banking & Payments System Department, Central Bank of Nigeria Source: ARC 2018 registration statistics
Profile of ARC 2018 Departmental participants Manager Section Head/ Supervisor
Analyst/ Consultant
Relationship Corporate Manager Treasurer
Account Board Member/ Managing Director/ Vice President/ Manager CEO/CFO Director/EVP Functional Head
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Join us for the 26th edition of the SWIFT African Regional Conference!
ARC 2019 Programme
The ARC programme combines work sessions, plenary sessions, live interviews and interactive debates to address the key issues that affect our industry and our region. Below are some of the topics that will be covered during the three-day conference:
Driving change – Africa’s evolving Delivering change – equipping the Managing change – mitigating risk financial landscape financial industry with tools for the in the digital world The international payments landscape is future Managing risk in financial institutions has undergoing significant change as disruptive Stimulated by technological growth and new never been more complex. As cyber-attacks technologies enter the payments market and entrants, the world of international payments continue to evolve and increase in frequency put pressure on traditional banking practices. is experiencing considerable pressure for and sophistication, cyber security has become Regulatory scrutiny around KYC and AML and change. The banking sector is facing these a major area of attention and investment. changes in consumer and client behaviour are challenges head-on, developing a new, more Complying with the large number of global also forcing the industry to review traditional innovative and dynamic payments landscape. regulations that aim to combat money banking models. Day one at ARC will look Day two will look at the tools that the financial laundering and terrorist financing is also a at what’s driving change in Africa’s financial industry is developing to deliver change to challenge for the industry, both in terms of industry. customers. costs and resources. Our final day at ARC will look at how financial instructions are managing risk in an increasingly digitised world.
Artificial Intelligence DLT Business Intelligence Customer Cyber Security Support Financial Crime Compliance SWIFTRef ISO 20022 Alliance Portfolio Customer Security Programme API
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Why sponsor? PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP (EXCLUSIVE) €25,000
BRANDING: Become a sponsor or an • 15 sqm exhibition space exhibitor and feature your organisation at ARC • One-page advertisement in the conference programme • Video interview with The Banker’s ’View From ARC’ (part 2019. Exhibition visiting time is built into the of the’ FT Group), included in daily e-blast to all delegates programme to ensure maximum traffic to your and subscribers to The Banker. Also posted on The Banker website and YouTube channel stand. • One piece of marketing collateral displayed on a brochure rack next to the registration area • Your logo included in the welcome letter distributed to all LEAD GENERATION: Meet senior bankers participants staying at the Kempinski Gold Coast Accra from across the region and generate leads to • Your logo included in promotional emails • Your logo and a 100-word description of your company in the expand your business. 500+ delegates from 45 conference programme countries will attend ARC 2019. • Your logo on the screen during the opening and closing sessions (“Thank you sponsors” slide) • One roll-up banner in the registration area MEDIA EXPOSURE: Our partnership with • Your logo plus a link to the URL of your choice on the event website www.swift.com/ARC2019 The Banker and other pan-African media • Delegate list with first/last name, company, country and guarantees your company visibility before, e-mail (if provided):– 2 weeks prior to the event– 2 weeks during and after the event. Main sponsors will after the event • 10 complimentary registrations for your company staff benefit from exclusive video interviews with The Banker.
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GOLD SPONSOR (EXCLUSIVE) SILVER SPONSOR (MAX. 3 SPONSORS) €20,000 €10,000
• 12 sqm exhibition space • 9 sqm exhibition space • One page advertisement in the event programme • One page advertisement in the event programme • One piece of marketing collateral displayed on a brochure rack • One piece of marketing collateral displayed on a brochure rack next to the registration area next to the registration area
• Your logo included in the welcome letter distributed to all • Your logo included in the welcome letter distributed to all participants staying at the Kempinski Gold Coast Accra participants staying at the Kempinski Gold Coast Accra • Your logo included in promotional emails • Your logo and a 100-word description of your company in the • Your logo and a 100-word description of your company in the conference programme conference programme • Your logo on the screen during the opening and closing • Your logo on the screen during the opening and closing sessions (“Thank you sponsors” slide) sessions (“Thank you sponsors” slide) • One roll-up banner in the event registration area • One roll-up banner in the registration area. • Your logo plus a link to the URL of your choice on the event • Your logo plus a link to the URL of your choice on the event website www.swift.com/ARC2019 website www.swift.com/ARC2019 • Delegate list with first/last name, company, country and e-mail • Delegate list with first/last name, company, country and (if provided):– 2 weeks prior to the event– 2 weeks after the e-mail (if provided):– 2 weeks prior to the event– 2 weeks event after the event • 5 complimentary registrations for your company staff • 7 complimentary registrations for your company staff
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NETWORKING COCKTAIL CORPORATE BREAKFAST (ONE-HOUR €10,000 PRODUCT PRESENTATIONS) €5,000 Welcome all attendees at the end of a busy first day! This networking cocktail, followed by a walking dinner, will • A meeting room for 50 persons incl. a video projector between take place inside the exhibition space. This package includes: 08:00 and 09:00 am • Welcome address at the Networking cocktail by a senior • Video projector and laptop inclusive company representative • Your event announced in the conference programme under • Your video played on screens in the exhibition during the “Third party Corporate events” section (title, time and a short reception description of 150 words maximum) • Prominent branding in the exhibition during the cocktail (roll-up • Your logo and a 100-word description of your company in the banner, flag, etc.) event programme • One exhibition space • Your logo plus a link to the URL of your choice on the event • One page advertisement in the event programme website www.swift.com/ARC2019 • One piece of marketing collateral displayed on a brochure rack • Delegate list with first/last name, company, country and e-mail next to the registration area (if provided):– 2 weeks prior to the event– 2 weeks after the • Your logo included in the welcome letter distributed to all event participants staying at the Kempinski Gold Coast Accra • 1 complimentary registration for your company staff (full event • Your logo and a 100-word description of your company in the delegate pass) conference programme • Your logo on the screen during the opening and closing sessions (“Thank you sponsors” slide) • Your logo plus a link to the URL of your choice on the event website www.swift.com/ARC2019 • Delegate list with first/last name, company, country and e-mail (if provided):– 2 weeks prior to the event– 2 weeks after the event • 5 complimentary registrations for your company staff
EXHIBITION STAND PACKAGE €7,500
• One exhibition space, including a table and 2 chairs, power supply, wireless internet connection • Your logo and a 100-word description of your company in the conference programme • Your logo plus a link to the URL of your choice on the event website www.swift.com/ARC2019 • Delegate list with first/last name, company, country and e-mail (if provided):– 2 weeks prior to the event– 2 weeks after the event • Two complementary registrations (full event) and the option of registering two additional members of your staff at 50%
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Full delegate pass: ARC 2019 Venue Any questions? €1000 excl. VAT Register by 31 March 2019 and Kempinski Hotel Please send us an email: benefit from a 25% Gold Coast City Accra [email protected] early-bird discount! Ministries, Gamel Abdul Nasser or call 32 (0)2 320 25 25 Avenue PMB 66 Ghana Book now For more information, visit Visit swift.com/ARC2019 Accommodation swift.com/ARC2019 or call +32 (0)2 320 25 25 Rooms have been reserved at preferential rates at the Kempinski Gold Coast Accra. Delegates are able to book their hotel at the end of the online registration process.
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