Dashen Expo Opens with Grand Ceremony to Mark 30th Anniversary of Dashen Bank
Dashen Bank has officially launched the Dashen Expo at its headquarters in a grand opening ceremony attended by invited guests, Executive Managements, and key partners. The expo is part of the bank’s year-long celebration of its 30th anniversary.
Running from April 23 to May 2, 2026, the ten-day event features a comprehensive showcase of the bank’s evolution over the past three decades. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore exhibits highlighting Dashen Bank’s founding, growth, and achievements, alongside displays of products and services offered in collaboration with partner institutions.
The Dashen Expo serves as an interactive platform presenting daily brand showcases that reflect the bank’s strong commitment to customer experience, service excellence, and corporate culture. It also demonstrates Dashen Bank’s strategic partnerships and its leading role in advancing Ethiopia’s financial sector particularly in the area of digital banking innovation.
A key highlight of the expo is the presentation of the bank’s inclusive initiatives, including its ongoing efforts to empower women across all areas of operation. The event also features the achievements of Sharik, Dashen Bank’s interest-free banking service, which has been successfully operating for eight years, as well as initiatives that underscore the bank’s contributions to financial inclusion and excellence.
In addition, the expo emphasizes Dashen Bank’s strong commitment to corporate social responsibility. The bank invests hundreds of millions of birr annually in environmental sustainability, green legacy initiatives, and support for local charitable organizations. Visitors will also gain insight into the bank’s programs designed to support entrepreneurship and foster business idea development.
Moreover, a blood donation campaign named “Save Lives by Donating Blood!” is set up at the Dashen Expo, spanning nine days from April 23 to May 2, 2026.
Since January 2026, Dashen Bank has been commemorating its 30th anniversary through a series of impactful programs and events.
Established three decades ago by 11 visionary founders, the bank has grown into one of Ethiopia’s leading private financial institutions, with over 900 branches nationwide, more than 8 million customers, over 2.2 million Super App users, and a workforce exceeding 19,000 employees.
