The third edition of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) officially is underway in Lomé – The Togolese capital.

This year, nearly 1,000 stakeholders from the African finance sector gathered at the event which was launched by Togolese President, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.

The two-day high-level meeting is aimed at reinventing the African financial industry. Placed under the theme “Building a world-class African financial industry: a 1.5 billion dollar opportunity“.

The forum aside from conferences, is hosting workshops, and round tables as well as fostering talks, networking, and new partnerships between participants.

Amir Ben Yarmed is CEO of Jeune Afrique Media Group, co-organizer of the summit.