Finnovex North Africa 2026: Catalyzing Egypt’s fintech revolution through smart finance and regulatory transformation

Finnovex North Africa arrives in Cairo s as Egypt advances toward a cash-lite, digitally driven financial ecosystem.

CAIRO, EGYPT — As Egypt accelerates toward a cash-lite economy, the 37th Chapter of the Finnovex Global Series arrives in Cairo at a defining moment for the nation’s financial trajectory.

Scheduled for April 27, 2026, Finnovex North Africa 2026 will unite over 200+ financial leaders, policymakers, and tech pioneers under the theme: “Catalyzing Egypt’s Fintech Revolution: Smart Finance Meets Regulatory Transformation.”

Egypt is no longer merely following global trends; it is defining a sovereign financial identity. Guided by the Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Second Financial Inclusion Strategy (2026–2030) and the landmark Royal Decree-level regulatory reforms, the Sultanate’s fintech market is currently Africa’s fastest-moving frontier. From the explosive growth of the InstaPay network to the introduction of Agentic AI in banking, Egypt is architecting a connected, data-driven ecosystem.

Strategic pillars of Finnovex Egypt 2026

The 2026 summit focuses on six actionable blueprints designed to translate policy into measurable economic value:

1. Regulation in Motion: Navigating the New Banking Law and CBE licensing for digital-only banks and RegTech adoption.
2. Payments at Scale: Scaling the National Instant Payment Network (IPN) and the transition to a unified digital payment infrastructure.
3. Smart Finance & Agentic AI: Moving beyond basic automation to Agentic AI, predictive analytics, and intelligent fraud detection.
4. Inclusion by Design: Utilizing digital lending and BNPL to bridge the credit gap for MSMEs and Egypt’s digital-first youth.
5. Open Banking Ecosystems: Building the future of “Banking Beyond the Bank” through secure APIs and cross-industry partnerships.
6. The Digital EGP & Resilience: Exploring the CBDC (Digital EGP) pilot and safeguarding national data sovereignty with next-gen cybersecurity.

The Finnovex Egypt experience

• Voices That Shape Policy: Engage with 40+ influential speakers from the Central Bank, financial authorities, and Tier-1 banking institutions.
• Regulation Meets Innovation Forum: A closed-door dialogue between regulators and fintech founders to streamline licensing and compliance.
• 10X Omani & Egyptian Startup Catalyst: A high-stakes arena connecting homegrown innovators with global VC firms and the ITHCA Group.
• Executive Strategy Roundtables: Invitation-only sessions focused on solving Egypt-specific challenges, from digital onboarding to SME credit risk.

Featured speakers and industry leaders

Finnovex Egypt 2026 will bring together an exceptional lineup of influential voices shaping the region’s financial ecosystem:

• Basel El Hini – Chairman, Housing and Development Bank
• Rashwan Hammady – CEO Designate – Digital Bank, CIB Egypt
• Sameh Anas – Managing Director | CEO & Board Member, GIG Egypt Life Takaful
• Amir Samy Youssef – Management Director, The National Bank of Egypt
• Hisham Mohamed – Chief Information Security Officer, Emirates NBD
• Amr El Zomor – Chief Compliance Officer, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt
• Reem Ali A. Ali – Chief Operating Officer, Standard Chartered Egypt
• Hussam Elmoaz – Chief Information Officer, Standard Chartered Bank Egypt
• Karim Moharram – Deputy Chief Information Officer, Al Baraka Bank Egypt
• Ahmed Mostafa Elshanet – Chief Operating Officer, Emirates NBD
• Mohamed Adel Helmy – Chief Information Security Officer, Onebank (formerly MDI)
• Emad Hamdy – Chief Information Security Officer, Credit Agricole Egypt
• Ayman Fawzy – Chief Financial Officer, Suez Canal Bank
• Mohamed (Magdy) Fetiha – CDO – Head Of Data & Analytics, AXA
• Mohamed Abo Bakr – Chief Risk Officer, MID Bank
• Ravinarayanan Iyer – Chief Financial & Investor Relations Officer, Credit Agricole Egypt
• Ayman Zaki – Regional Chief Information Security Officer, Arab African International Bank
• Dr Ahmed Mansour – Executive Board Member & Assistant Managing Director, Attijariwafa Bank Egypt
• Serag Abdelfattah – Group Chief Of Business Development and Sales, Agricultural Bank of Egypt
• Mohamed Nazih El Saadani – Acting Group Chief Financial Officer, Bank of Khartoum
• Aladin Morsy – Chief Information Security Officer, Agricultural Bank of Egypt
• Ahmed Galal – Management Director, Suez Canal Bank
• Ismail Farid – Chief Technology & Information Officer, EBank (Export Development Bank of Egypt)
• Marco Nazir – Deputy manager (Platinum), National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
• Moustafa Marzouk – Chief Information Officer, Société Arabe Internationale de Banque – SAIB
• Tamer Hanna – Chief Technology Officer, Crédit Agricole Egypt
• Mohamed Mahmoud – Chief Bancassurance Officer, Misr Life Insurance
• Islam Gomaa – Chief Information Officer, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt
• Rania Afifi – Chief Strategy Officer, NBK Egypt
• Waleed Al Assuti – Chief Information Officer, Banque Misr
• Amir Hakim – Chief Operating Officer, Credit Agricole Egypt
• Ramy Waziry – Chief Digital Officer, Onebank (formerly MDI)
• Tamer Abouzaid – Senior Director – Head of IT, CIB Egypt
• Mohamed ElSabban – Chief Innovation & Strategic Ventures Officer, Banque Misr
• Mohamed Talaat – Chief Operating Officer, SAIB Bank
• Ahmed Mahmoud Abo Ghazala – Chief Information Security Officer, Egyptian Arab Land Bank
• Ayman Khalifa – Chief Risk Officer, Standard Chartered Bank
• Wassim Elmetwally – Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Al Baraka Bank Egypt, and many more

Our valued sponsors

Finnovex Egypt 2026 is proudly supported by industry leaders driving financial innovation:

• Redhat – Silver Sponsor

Their partnership is instrumental in enabling collaboration, innovation, and industry advancement.  

Honouring the architects of transformation

The summit will culminate in the Finnovex Egypt Awards 2026, recognizing the banks, fintechs, and individuals who have turned ambition into infrastructure. Categories include Excellence in Digital Banking, Outstanding Contribution to Financial Inclusion, and the prestigious Finnovator of the Year.

“Egypt is not emerging — it is accelerating,” says the Finnovex Organizing Committee. “Finnovex North Africa 2026 is the war room where the next decade of Egyptian prosperity is designed. It is where conversations turn into contracts and presence turns into partnership.”

For more information, sponsorship opportunities, and registration details, please visit the official website.

About Finnovex

Finnovex is a globally recognized platform committed to driving innovation and excellence within the financial technology sphere. Through 37 global chapters, Finnovex brings together leading minds to harness the potential of emerging technologies and foster regional economic growth.

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