# UEMOA financial and accounting forums in Benin > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uemoa-financial-and-accounting-forums-in-benin > Updated: 2026-10-21T19:59:31.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late 2026, Cotonou, Benin, is scheduled to host two significant regional financial events. The first is the 8th UEMOA Congress of Chartered Accountants, organized by the Order of Chartered Accountants and Certified Accountants of Benin (OECCA-Bénin), which focuses on financial transparency, digital transformation, and public sector accountability across the UEMOA member states. The congress officially launched on October 21, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès, drawing over 350 participants from approximately 15 to 18 countries. During the event, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Aristide Medenou, discussed the importance of professional auditing for state governance and investor attractiveness, noting that public companies had recorded a global surplus of 292 billion CFA francs at the end of 2025. Following the congress, the eighth Next Fintech Forum (NFF) is scheduled for late November 2026. This forum aims to explore the industrialization of fintech in West Africa to accelerate economic growth through digital assets, artificial intelligence, and improved cross-border transactions. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: UEMOA Accountants Congress convenes in Benin The 8th UEMOA Accountants Congress opened in Cotonou, Benin, focusing on financial transparency, sovereignty, and the role of accounting professionals in regional governance and economic stability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uemoa-accountants-congress-convenes-in-benin ### 2026-09-29: Cotonou to host major UEMOA financial and fintech forums in 2026 Cotonou will host the 8th UEMOA Congress of Chartered Accountants in October 2026 and the Next Fintech Forum in November 2026 to discuss financial governance and fintech industrialization. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cotonou-to-host-major-uemoa-financial-and-fintech-forums-in-2026 --- Cite as: UEMOA financial and accounting forums in Benin. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uemoa-financial-and-accounting-forums-in-benin