Regional Roundtable

SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable

Advancing secure, inclusive and interoperable digital identity and eKYC systems across SADC

29–30 September 2026

Event concluded — recordings and presentations are available below

Event recordings

Revisit the conversations, insights and practical perspectives shared across both days of the SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable.

Day 1

29 September 2026

Watch the first day of discussions and regional perspectives.

Watch Day 1

Day 2

30 September 2026

Watch the second day of discussions and concluding sessions.

Watch Day 2

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee of Central Bank Governors (CCBG) Payment Systems Subcommittee (PSS), in partnership with FinMark Trust and Co-Develop, hosted the SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable on 29 and 30 September 2026.

The Roundtable brought together regulators, policymakers, financial institutions, fintechs, identity authorities, development partners and technical experts from across the SADC region to advance a shared vision for secure, inclusive and interoperable digital identity and eKYC systems.

Thank you

Thank you for joining us

We extend our sincere appreciation to every participant, speaker and partner who contributed their time, expertise and perspectives. Your engagement made the Roundtable a valuable step towards a secure, inclusive and interoperable regional eKYC ecosystem.

Roundtable photos

Participants and speakers exchanging practical insights during the two-day regional gathering.

Participants and partners gathered for the SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable — SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable participants and partners

Participants attending a presentation at the SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable

A speaker addressing participants during a Roundtable panel session

Delegates participating in the SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable

Panellists discussing regional digital identity and eKYC

A presenter sharing the regional eKYC readiness snapshot

A speaker presenting on how digital identity is established and verified

A participant contributing to the Roundtable discussion

Delegates exchanging views during a working session

A participant sharing a perspective with fellow delegates

A speaker presenting to Roundtable delegates

Delegates attending a presentation during the regional gathering

A speaker opening a session at the SADC Regional eKYC Roundtable

Why this matters

Effective digital identity and eKYC systems can help reduce barriers to financial access while strengthening financial integrity. At a regional level, interoperable systems can also support cross-border transactions and deepen regional financial integration.

The Roundtable provided a platform to share evidence, exchange practical experiences and build consensus around the next steps for a regional eKYC ecosystem.