Raenest, Africa’s fast-growing global financial technology company, has announced its flagship conference, Raenest Exchange, where Africa’s brightest minds in technology, business, and the creator and gig economy will gather to define what’s next.

Taking place on October 9, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the event will convene entrepreneurs, freelancers, professionals, founders, and investors to unlock opportunities that will help Africans continue to grow, earn, and build globally.

Speaking about the event, Victor Alade, CEO and Co-founder of Raenest, said: “With Raenest Exchange, we’re bringing together African professionals, businesses, creators, and investors, beyond the screen and the platform, to exchange ideas, forge connections, and chart the future of money and creativity. This is not just an event; it’s a global moment happening on African soil. Raenest Exchange is designed to be immersive, with panel sessions, masterclasses, and conversations that carry everyone along. Every person in the room plays a role in shaping what it means to work, live, and thrive beyond borders.

Everyone is part of the Exchange”.

Speakers include: Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute; Courtney Allen, top-earning freelancer and leading voice in the global freelance community; Lexi Novitske, General Partner at Norrsken22; Gbenga Ajayi, Partner at QED Investors; Omoalhaja Abiola, Founder of Skill Afrika; and Tage Kene-Okafor Technology Journalist at TechCrunch.

A landmark moment is also on the agenda with a major announcement from the Raenest team. “We’re about to launch a new era of Raenest. One that shows where we’ve been, where we’re going, and will birth new possibilities for our community and for Africans no matter where they are”, Alade added.

The event will also feature dedicated networking opportunities and an after-party to close the day. Raenest Exchange is expected to attract thousands of attendees across Africa and beyond, reaffirming Raenest’s commitment to empowering businesses and professionals navigating global markets.

For more information and to reserve your spot at Raenest Exchange 2025, visit https://lu.ma/v385bg7e.

About Raenest:

Raenest is a global financial platform designed for Africa’s professionals and businesses to manage money without borders. With Raenest, users can open multi-currency accounts (USD, GBP, EUR), receive international payments, access virtual and physical dollar cards, and pay for services worldwide with ease. Our mission is to put Africans in control of their finances wherever their journey takes them, enabling them to manage money across borders securely, affordably and faster.

For more information, visit www.raenest.com.

About Geegpay:

Geegpay is Raenest’s flagship product, built to help Africa’s freelancers, creators, and remote workers manage money globally. With Geegpay, users get named foreign bank accounts (USD, GBP, EUR), virtual and physical dollar cards, and fast, affordable cross-border payments — making it easy to receive, send, and spend without borders. For more information, visit www.geegpay.africa