Expert insights on compliance frameworks, cross-border strategies, and digital tax compliance for African tech startups and enterprises
June 27, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM WAT
Virtual - Zoom
Catch the full webinar featuring expert insights on compliance, cross-border strategies, and digital tax compliance
Watch the recording below to learn from our expert panelists on compliance as competitive advantage.
In 2026, compliance is no longer just a legal hurdle—it is your ultimate competitive edge. As African nations enforce stricter data privacy frameworks and dynamic digital tax structures, tech startups and enterprises face a critical choice: treat regulation as a roadblock, or leverage it to unlock global markets.
This high-impact opening edition shifts the perspective from "avoiding penalties" to "building institutional trust." We established the legal, tax, and ethical blueprints required to build investable, cross-border tech platforms in today's landscape.
Expert insights on turning compliance into strategic advantage
Learn why security, tax, and privacy rules should be treated as functional system requirements from Day 1, rather than an expensive afterthought.
How to seamlessly navigate cross-border data sovereignty, local hosting laws, and international data transfer guidelines across a unifying continent.
Practical strategies for leveraging robust compliance frameworks to clear foreign VC due diligence and secure enterprise-grade partnerships.
A developer and founder-focused guide to handling cross-border billing compliance and the evolving landscape of Digital Services Taxes (DST).
Leading minds in compliance, tax strategy, and tech regulation
Reem is an international business educator and seasoned marketing strategist who operates at the intersection of digital transformation, consumer trust, and cross-border market strategy. Currently working as a Business Lecturer in the UK, she delivers high-impact business modules while actively advising digital brands, IT solution providers, and real estate developers across the UK, Egypt, and the wider MENA markets.
Reem holds an MSc in International Business with Distinction from Ulster University. Her professional journey spans digital marketing, content strategy, CRM systems, and international stakeholder communication. Crucially, she views regulatory compliance—especially around data privacy and international communication standards—not as a barrier, but as a core pillar of brand equity.
At e86 TechXchange, Reem will bridge the gap between compliance and customer acquisition, guiding builders and operators on how to implement compliant CRM and data practices that respect user privacy, satisfy international regulations (like GDPR), and ultimately turn "digital trust" into a measurable growth engine.
Dorcas is an accomplished Chartered Accountant, tax strategist, and finance professional dedicated to helping organizations turn compliance into a strategic business advantage. She holds dual accounting charters as an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) of ICAN and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
An Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI), Dorcas brings deep expertise in the continent's rapidly evolving tax landscape. Throughout her career across the private, tech, and non-profit sectors, she has specialized in designing robust financial structures, strengthening compliance frameworks, and advising MSMEs on funding readiness.
Currently serving as the Accountant for the Noma Aid Nigeria Initiative and as an Advisory Management Team member at The CANs Park—a leading social innovation hub—she bridges the gap between traditional finance and modern tech ecosystems. At e86 TechXchange, Dorcas will guide founders, developers, and operators through cross-border billing compliance and how proactive tax planning unlocks institutional trust and international investment.
Oluwaseun Udevbulu is an expert financial services professional, corporate trainer, and business consultant who operates at the vital intersection of banking, technology, and organizational growth. With over 18 years of deep industry experience, she has built a stellar track record across wealth management, asset management, and business banking, helping organizations structure robust systems and build high-impact teams.
Uniquely positioned for the digital era, Oluwaseun combines extensive financial acumen with solid technical foundations, holding a B.Sc. in Computer Science and an M.Sc. in Information Technology alongside an MBA. She is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) and a Center for Management Development (CMD) certified trainer.
As the Co-Founder of Joshun Integrated Services Limited, she is passionate about capacity building, corporate advisory, and designing frameworks that enable sustainable value creation. At e86 TechXchange, Oluwaseun will leverage her dual mastery of finance and IT to unpack how enterprises can successfully integrate embedded financial tools, manage capital assets, and build tech-enabled financial models that drive real-world market scale.
Ngyor Tracy Chirchan is an accomplished accounting, audit, and tax professional with over ten years of experience delivering robust financial advisory and regulatory compliance strategies to high-growth organizations. She is the Managing Partner of Tracy Chirchan & Co, where she leads a team dedicated to helping businesses navigate shifting statutory frameworks and establish bulletproof financial structures.
Tracy holds a B.Sc. in Accounting from Bayero University Kano and is dual-chartered as an Associate Member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Her expertise spans across audit, corporate tax compliance, strategic tax planning, and statutory financial reporting.
At the June edition of e86 TechXchange, Tracy steps into the role of Session Moderator. Leveraging her extensive experience in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business strategies, she will steer the panel through the critical intersections of data privacy laws, evolving African digital tax structures, and global VC readiness. Under her moderation, builders and founders will discover how to capture the true "compliance dividend" to scale sustainably across borders.
