Cairo, Egypt
10 September 2026
8th Edition Africa Fintech Forum 2026
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.
ATTENDEE PROFILE
A high-level gathering of Africa’s most influential fintech and financial services leaders.
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
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Conference Chair
2026 SPEAKERS
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.
Ayman Khalifa
Chief Risk Officer – Egypt
Standard Chartered Bank
Ayman Khalifa
Mohamed Talaat
Executive Vice President, Head of Retail Banking, Egypt
Mashreq
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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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