Alex Sea is a prominent figure driving innovation and development in the digital finance sector across French-speaking Africa. His work with the Africa Fintech Forum catalyzes groundbreaking initiatives and advancements.

Alex Sea (photo) is a key player in the fintech ecosystem in French-speaking Africa. As founder and director of the Africa Fintech Forum (AFF), a non-profit organization, Alex fosters connections and collaboration across the continent's diverse financial innovation ecosystems.

Established in 2017, AFF is dedicated to fostering the growth of Africa's fintech industry. The organization serves as a valuable information hub, demystifying the intricacies of the market and enriching knowledge through initiatives like the Africa Fintech Chair and in-depth mapping of the French-speaking African fintech landscape.

"Africa Fintech is an international forum convening over 400 digital finance players from five continents for two days annually. We collaborate to build the foundation for thriving fintech ecosystems across Africa through a diverse range of initiatives. Additionally, the Africa Fintech Tour reaches over 10 African countries every year, unlocking the vast potential of digital finance. To this end, we actively establish and support vibrant fintech communities throughout French-speaking West and Central Africa," Alex Sea explained in 2020. 

AFF actively collaborates with regulators, government agencies, financial centers, and technology parks to strengthen the ecosystem. In 2020, the organization launched Fintech Village, a continental hub dedicated to fostering synergy between African fintech ecosystems, financial centers, and technology hubs. This initiative aims to identify and support innovative, inclusive technologies.

The Next Fintech Forum is AFF's flagship annual event. The fifth edition, held in Côte d'Ivoire on November 16-17, 2023, focused on fintech and commerce in Africa.

Beyond AFF, Alex Sea's commitment to the African financial landscape extends far and wide. He holds a Master's degree in business and strategy management and co-founded AFRICAM ACADEMY, an innovation hub specializing in market finance. He also serves as Vice-Chairman of the Africa Fintech Network, a platform that unites leaders, organizations, and stakeholders in the African fintech space. Additionally, he is the Secretary General of the Côte d'Ivoire Fintech Association. He co-founded Africa Lab, an incubator and accelerator, and Finov Africa, a consulting and investment firm dedicated to the fintech ecosystem, where he has served as CEO since 2019. He is also the founder and CEO of IDIA AFRICA, a consultancy specializing in business intelligence, market penetration, and risk analysis. 

In 2016, he established Africa Telecom & Technology Review, a platform to educate and inform audiences about Africa’s dynamic and rapidly evolving market. The following year, he founded Datacenter & Cloud Conference, which highlights market trends and opportunities for African players in the digitalization space.

Melchior Koba