Kaushal Shukla
VP Payments Moniepoint
Kaushal Shukla is VP of Payments at Moniepoint, where he leads the development of payment infrastructure that powers businesses across Africa. With a career spanning fintech, ecommerce, and public health, he has built products that operate at scale and create real-world impact — from savings and transaction banking products at Klarna to platforms for high-growth startups. He has also built award-winning public health products in collaboration with Governments and UN agencies, supporting the response for millions of people during COVID-19.
At the core of his work is a deep belief in building products that make financial access simpler and more human — especially for the people and markets that need it most.
2026 AGENDA Sessions
Payments Margins Are Thin. How Can AI Actually Improve the Economics?
Payments firms face constant pressure on margins, while AI promises smarter routing, lower servicing costs, and better operational efficiency. This session examines where AI can genuinely improve the economics and where the value is still more story than substance.
Wednesday 07 October 14:10 - 14:50 Track 2: Enterprise & Infrastructure
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