The Leading Summit on Financial Services Innovation and Excellence

Cairo, Egypt

28th October 2026

8th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Overview

8th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026

Egypt is entering a defining decade for fintech and digital banking.

With ~180 fintech startups (5.5x ecosystem growth in five years), a USD 750–800million fintech and digital payments market, and a USD 7 billion broader digital banking ecosystem, Egypt has evolved from payments adoption to full-scale digital financial infrastructure.

Financial inclusion has surged to ~74.8% of the population, driven by mobile wallets, prepaid instruments, Egypt Post access points, and national payment modernization under the leadership of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA).

Under Banking Law 194/2020 and Fintech Law 5/2022, Egypt now operates one of Africa’s most structured dual-regulator fintech frameworks; enabling:

  • Instant payment infrastructure and wallet interoperability
  • Regulated digital lending, insurtech and consumer finance
  • Al-powered underwriting and embedded finance models
  • Expanding MSME and merchant digitization
  • Cross-border remittance and regional scaling opportunities

The 8th Africa Fintech Forum Cairo convenes regulators, Tier-1 banks, digital challengers, regtech providers, and infrastructure leaders to shape Egypt’s next chapter: scaling innovation responsibly while building Africa’s next financial hub.

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Spotlight Topics

The Future of Financial Regulation in Africa: Balancing Innovation, Stability, and Inclusion

Modernising National Payment Systems and Open Access to Digital Payments

Central Bank Digital Currencies and the Evolution of Money in Emerging Markets

Building Trust in Digital Finance: Cybersecurity, Fraud, and Consumer Protection

AI, Data, and Responsible Innovation in Financial Services

Cross-Border Payments and Regional Interoperability Across Africa

Financial Inclusion Beyond Access: Designing Products for Real Economic Impact

Collaboration Models Between Banks, Fintechs, and Regulators

Scaling African Fintechs: Governance, Compliance, and Sustainable Growth

The Role of Policy and Infrastructure in Supporting SME and Informal Economy Finance

Our Partners

Chief Guest

Sherif Yehia

Assistant Minister for Development and Digital Transformation
Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade

Sherif Yehia

Assistant Minister for Development and Digital Transformation
Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade

Conference Chair

Dr Yasmine Helal

Senior Advisor & Fintech Strategist
Conference Chair

Dr Yasmine Helal

Dr. Yasmine Helal Hamed is a fintech strategist, governance expert, and executive coach, and one of Egypt's leading voices in financial innovation and inclusion.

2026 SPEAKERS

Ahmed Khalifa

Executive Director
Regulatory Sandbox
Chief Data Officer
Financial Regulatory Authority FRA

Ahmed Khalifa

Executive Director
Regulatory Sandbox
Chief Data Officer
Financial Regulatory Authority FRA

Dr. Wassim El Metwally

Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer
Al Baraka Bank Egypt

Dr. Wassim El Metwally

Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer
Al Baraka Bank Egypt

Noha Shaker

CEO
Egyptian FinTech Association & International Climate Finance Centre
VP: Africa FinTech Network

Noha Shaker

CEO
Egyptian FinTech Association & International Climate Finance Centre
VP: Africa FinTech Network

Amr Mansour

Chief Transformation Officer
Banque Misr

 

Amr Mansour

Chief Transformation Officer
Banque Misr

Lamise Aly Negm

CSR & Sustainability Strategist
Advocate for Women Empowerment and Leadership

Lamise Aly Negm

Lamise A. Negm is a beacon for those navigating the evolving waters of corporate ethics and responsibility. Her leadership extends beyond titles; she is a catalyst for change, inspiring the financial world to embrace sustainability and social equity.

Ayman Khalifa

Chief Risk Officer – Egypt
Standard Chartered Bank

Ayman Khalifa

Ayman has 20+ years banking experience, including 14 years out of UAE and 2 years out of Saudi.With 16 Years in Standard Chartered Bank; he has a deep international and diversified Risk profile. His experience span across Credit Risk, Enterprise Risk, Climate, Treasury risk, Operational Technology & Cyber Security and others.

Rania Afifi

Chief Strategy Officer
NBK Egypt

Rania Afifi

Rania Afifi joined the Banking industry with NBK Egypt in January 2020, where she serves as Chief Strategy Officer. Rania is an impact-driven strategy and finance executive, guided by integrity and a commitment to creating meaningful outcomes.

Ossama R. Elnaggar

Head of Global Transaction Banking – GTB
Banque du Caire

Ossama R. Elnaggar

Ossama is a Senior General Manager at Banque du Caire, where he leads the Global Transaction Banking Group (GTB). He brings over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, with a strong track record in transaction banking, securities, and corporate operations across Egypt and the
wider region.

Mohamed El-Zarif

Head of IT & IS Audit
Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt
Board Member
ISACA Cairo Chapter

Mohamed El-Zarif

Head of IT & IS Audit
Kuwait Finance House Bank Egypt
Board Member
ISACA Cairo Chapter

Bahaa Farouk

Chief Transformation Officer
Suez Canal Bank

Bahaa Farouk

Chief Transformation Officer
Suez Canal Bank

Amr Elharony

Founder
Fintech Bilinguals

Amr Elharony

Founder
Fintech Bilinguals

Mohamed Talaat

Executive Vice President, Head of Retail Banking, Egypt
Mashreq

Mohamed Talaat

Mohamed Talaat currently holds the title of Head of Retail Banking within Mashreq Egypt responsible for optimizing the overall profitability of retail banking while creating and implementing the strategy for the retail banking in Egypt.

Sameh Montasser

Group Head for Digital Transformation and Restructuring
MIDBANK

Sameh Montasser

Group Head for Digital Transformation and Restructuring
MIDBANK

Emad Kattara

CEO / Founder
Bankers Lounge

Emad Kattara

CEO / Founder
Bankers Lounge

Alaa AbouElMagd

Vice President - Digital Transformation
GB Capital

Alaa AbouElMagd

Alaa AbouElmagd is a digital transformation and fintech executive with around 20 years of experience across banking, telecommunications, and non-banking financial institutions.

Ibrahim Mohamed Ali

Head Transformation Management Office
& Governance Portfolio
Arab African International Bank

 

Ibrahim Mohamed Ali

Head Transformation Management Office
& Governance Portfolio
Arab African International Bank

Dr. Ahmed Abo Ghazala

Regional Chief Information
Security Officer
Egyptian Arab Land Bank

Dr. Ahmed Abo Ghazala

Regional Chief Information Security Officer Egyptian Arab Land Bank

Rahul Pagare

Co-Founder, Director & Head of Middle East
ZIGRAM Global Technologies Pvt Ltd

Rahul Pagare

Co-Founder, Director & Head of Middle East ZIGRAM Global Technologies Pvt Ltd

Dr. Mohamed Kamal

IT & Cybersecurity Expert
Ministry of Finance, Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Kamal

IT & Cybersecurity Expert
Ministry of Finance, Egypt

Dr. Hassan Ahmed Hassan

Business Architecture Head
Banque du Caire

Dr. Hassan Ahmed Hassan

Business Architecture Head Banque du Caire

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    Why Attend?

    The 8th Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum 2026 in Cairo, Egypt is a highly curated, invitation-only platform designed for senior decision-makers shaping the future of financial services across Africa. The forum brings together regulators, central banks, C-suite leaders, and fintech pioneers to engage in candid, policy-aligned dialogue on regulation, innovation, payments, and financial inclusion. With a strong emphasis on practical insights, regulatory clarity, and real-world case studies, attendees gain actionable takeaways that address current market challenges and emerging opportunities. Set in Africa’s leading financial hub, the forum offers a rare opportunity to influence thinking, build strategic relationships, and stay ahead of critical developments defining Africa’s digital finance ecosystem. Why Sponsor?
    Sponsoring the 2nd Edition of the Africa Fintech Forum 2026 in Johannesburg offers direct access to a highly curated audience of senior decision-makers, regulators, and industry leaders shaping Africa’s financial future. The forum provides sponsors with a trusted platform to position their brand alongside policy dialogue, regulatory priorities, and market-defining conversations. With an invitation-only format and senior-level attendance, sponsors engage in meaningful, high-quality interactions rather than volume-driven exposure. Sponsorship delivers strong brand credibility, thought leadership visibility, and relationship-building opportunities with institutions and influencers driving fintech adoption, payments modernization, and financial inclusion across the continent.

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