The most valuable conversations in business happen when visionaries, decision-makers, and innovators gather in the same room. That is the promise of Raenest Exchange 2025, Africa’s newest stage for bold ideas on money, tech and business.

This first edition is not just another conference. It is an event for those shaping the future of work, money, and technology across the continent. A global-standard convening rooted in African ambition, designed to connect businesses with the people and perspectives redefining what is possible.

To bring this vision to life, we have assembled a lineup of speakers who embody the spirit and imagination driving Africa’s businesses. Victor Alade, Co-founder and CEO of Raenest, has spent years building financial infrastructure that supports freelancers, remote professionals and businesses across borders.

Alongside him, Richard Oyome, Co-founder and COO, combines creative insight with operational expertise to lead one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintechs. Together, they represent the entrepreneurial drive at the heart of Raenest Exchange.

They are joined by Tobi Otokiti, VP of Product at Raenest, widely recognised as one of Africa’s most influential product leaders. Through ProductDive, she has mentored hundreds of professionals, shaping the next generation of product talent while advancing innovation at the enterprise level.

On the investor side, we have Kola Aina, Founding Partner at Ventures Platform, who has championed some of the continent’s most celebrated startups, from Paystack to PiggyVest; ‍

Gbenga Ajayi, Partner at QED Investors, who brings unmatched experience from Wise, Revolut, Google, and beyond; ‍

Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22, who has helped African companies scale to new heights with global capital and expertise. They will be sharing insights on investment opportunities and how businesses can position themselves to be the value that investors want.

Sharing with us the beauty of documenting and amplifying these transformations are storytellers like Tage Kene-Okafor of TechCrunch and Benjamin Dada, founder of Condia, who continue to tell the stories of African startups and fintech to global audiences. Their work ensures that innovation on the continent is seen, understood, and valued.

The future of work will also take centre stage. Kelly Monahan, Founder and Managing Director of Upwork’s Research Institute, who is redefining what inclusive, effective workplaces look like in a borderless, remote-first age, will be present.

Alongside her, Courtney Allen, one of Upwork’s top-earning freelancers, will share with us how freelancing is not only viable but a strategic path to scale creative businesses globally.

Cultural pioneers are also on the lineup. Daud Sulaimon Abiola, founder of Skill Afrika, who is building workforce readiness across borders by equipping young Africans with leadership and employability skills, will be sharing first-hand insight into the freelance economy. ‍

Alma Asinobi, travel creator and founder of Kaijego, who is reshaping how the world sees African travel while leading the global fight for passport equity, will also be present.

This is only the beginning. More names, more visionaries, and more perspectives will be revealed as we count down to Raenest Exchange 2025. Seats are limited. Secure your place today and be part of the conversations that will set the pace for Africa’s business future.