The Zimswitch Payments Conference, which took place earlier this week in Victoria Falls, was a resounding success. Delegates left with ideas and insights that should revolutionize the payments industry for the next 30 years and beyond. A Focus on Innovation and Growth Running under the theme, “Thriving and Shaping the Future in An Era of Continuous Change,” the conference saw presenters from across the continent and from diverse facets of the payments industry share insightful presentations that should go a long way in driving meaningful change within the sector.
A total of 150 delegates from 10 different countries, representing 77 different organizations and providing 20 unique services, attended the conference. Zimswitch CEO Zabron Chilakalaka made the first presentation at the well-attended conference. A total of five regional clearing houses were also in attendance, making the conference richer in all aspects.
Various topics covering regulatory, security, and innovation were discussed through presentations, panel discussions, and question-and-answer segments. Zimswitch chief executive officer Mr. Zabron Chilakalaka kicked off the conference and said that despite the operating environment continuously changing, sector players must continuously embrace the change and find “opportunities within and take a leading role in shaping the future.” “It is about developing a mindset of resilience, agility, and forward thinking to navigate the challenges of an ever-changing landscape,” said the Zimswitch boss. He said there is a need for sector players to embrace emerging technologies “to unlock innovative payment experiences that create value for all stakeholders and future-proof our businesses.”