Access Africa Now: Empowering Africa’s Financial Future-Exploring Fintech’s Role in Growth and Opportunity

Join the U.S. Commercial Service for an insightful webinar series that delves into the rapidly evolving fintech landscape across Africa. With one of the highest mobile phone penetration rates in the world and a significant portion of the population still unbanked, Africa presents an extraordinary opportunity for U.S. technology companies. This series will explore the transformative potential of fintech to drive economic growth..

Each session will focus on key areas where fintech is reshaping the African financial ecosystem, topics covered will depend on market opportunities for each country:

• Mobile Payments & Digital Wallets: How mobile technology is revolutionizing payments and financial access.
• Banking the Unbanked: Innovative solutions bringing banking to Africa’s vast unbanked population.
• P2P Lending & Microfinance: Exploring how fintech is facilitating credit access for individuals and SMEs.
• Cross-Border Payments & Remittances: How fintech platforms are optimizing global money transfers.
• RegTech: Tools for regulatory compliance in Africa’s fast-growing fintech market.
• E-Commerce Payment Solutions: Meeting the demand for secure, fast, and scalable payment systems.
• Digital Identity & Biometric Solutions: Securing financial services with next-gen identity verification technologies.
• POS & Merchant Services: Helping SMEs access digital payment systems for growth.

The series will provide deep insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s fintech sector, offering a roadmap for entrepreneurs, investors, and fintech professionals eager to be part of the continent’s digital financial revolution.

STEP Export Training

The California STEP Grant supports small businesses expand into international markets through export training programs tailored to specific industries and target countries. Delivered by expert third-party consultants, these trainings equip companies with the knowledge and strategies needed to pursue targeted export opportunities.

This current series offers the following:

• Safety & Security Export Training – Australia
  (Virtual) June 30 – December 31, 2025 
• Safety and Security Export Training – Canada
  (Virtual) June 30 – December 31, 2025
• Agriculture Tech Export Training – South Africa
  (Virtual) August 1 – March 31, 2026 
• Health Tech Export Training – Southeast Asia
  (Virtual) August 31, 2025 – February 28, 2026
• Beauty Brand Building Export Training – Middle East
  (Virtual) September 15 – December 8, 2025
• Clean Technology Export Training – Nordic Region 
  (Virtual) October 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026

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GO-Biz will host four to six businesses in its California Pavilion at Green Expo Mexico. GO-Biz invites California companies in the clean technology sector to join our pavilion to showcase your technologies for a greener future. Register your interest today!

Green Expo Mexico is the leading event in circular economy dedicated to waste management, recycling, hydrogen, biomass, biogas, and driving a more sustainable and innovative future.

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The 14th World Chambers Congress returns to Melbourne this year, bringing together chamber leaders and businesses from around the globe. Under the theme “Business, chambers, government: Partners for prosperity,” the event will explore how collaboration between these sectors can drive sustainable growth.

Register today for the 14th World Chambers Congress (14WCC)

Registration for the 14th World Chambers Congress is open.

The three-day ticket includes access to the full program in the plenary and parallel sessions and the Welcome Reception, with the exception of the Student ticket for Australian residents only, which does not include the Welcome Reception.

The 14WCC Gala Dinner and World Chambers Competition Awards Ceremony is not included as part of the three-day Congress ticket and can be purchased separately via the 14WCC registration platform. Please note that this is a separate fixed ticket amount and available for purchase for 18 years of age and over.

Accommodation, travel arrangements, and visas are also not included, and are the responsibility of each delegate to manage and book.

For registration, accommodation and visa enquiries, please contact the support help-desk via email 14wccsupport@icmsaust.com.au or call +61 3 9682 0500.

GO-Biz will host four to six businesses in its California Pavilion at Aquatech Mexico. GO-Biz invites California water technology innovators to join our pavilion to meet with industry experts and market their solutions. Register your interest today!

Aquatech Mexico is the largest exhibition for process, drinking, and waste water in Mexico and Latin America. Join three action-packed days that provide the ideal platform to make profitable business relationships, exchange ideas, and learn all about opportunities in this specific region for water technology.

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GO-Biz will host five businesses in its California Pavilion at Medical Fair Thailand. GO-Biz invites California medical and healthcare technology exporters to join our pavilion to showcase their innovations for the future. Apply today!

Medical Fair Thailand alternates with Medical Fair Asia in Singapore, creating a dynamic event cycle serving the regional medical and healthcare industry. Over the years, these exhibitions have become Asia’s leading international platforms for the sector. Medical Fair Thailand features a comprehensive showcase of equipment and supplies across the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical, and rehabilitation sectors.

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GO-Biz invites California companies to participate in a focused trade mission to Poland, with a spotlight on the energy and construction sectors—and an eye toward critical rebuilding efforts in Ukraine. Apply today!

Poland is one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, investing heavily in modernizing its energy infrastructure, expanding renewable energy capacity, and upgrading its built environment. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s urgent reconstruction needs, driven by war-related destruction, have created massive demand for innovative technologies, sustainable building practices, and resilient energy systems. California’s strengths in clean energy, advanced construction technologies, and climate-smart infrastructure align well with both Polish modernization goals and Ukraine’s rebuilding priorities—positioning our companies as ideal partners.

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