ProgressSoft and Symbol Technologies Lead Financial Industry Discussion in Ethiopia

ProgressSoft, in partnership with Symbol Technologies, brought together senior executives and decision-makers from across Ethiopia’s financial sector for an exclusive conference under the theme ‘Shaping What’s Next in Payments,’ held on August 18, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa.

The conference explored how global payment standards are converging with Ethiopia's national modernization agenda, addressing the transition to ISO-native payments, forthcoming international compliance mandates, and the infrastructure required to support instant, interoperable and data-driven financial and payment ecosystems.

Across a full day of expert-led sessions, ProgressSoft showcased the latest developments shaping the future of payments, from modernizing and consolidating payment operations through its Enterprise Payments Hub to preparing financial institutions for evolving Swift requirements, including Swift Case Management 2027. The sessions also explored modern infrastructure for greater scalability and flexibility, enhanced visibility and insights across payment operations, and new approaches to digital payment acceptance through Symbol Technologies’ SoftPOS.

Throughout the conference, delegates engaged directly with ProgressSoft's and Symbol Technologies' experts, exchanging insights on the practical capabilities Ethiopia's financial institutions need to modernize payment operations, and turn global standards into local opportunity.

ProgressSoft and Symbol Technologies are delighted to bring together globally proven payment technologies and local expertise, empowering financial institutions in Ethiopia to build efficient, unified and future-ready payment ecosystems.