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27 April 2026 | Kempinski Nile Hotel Cairo, Egypt

Egypt Decision-Makers Roundtable

From Digital Adoption to Intelligent Performance

Overview

Egypt’s financial sector is moving beyond digitisation into full-scale digital maturity. With financial inclusion now mainstream, instant payments ubiquitous, and customer expectations shaped by wallet-first and super-app behaviours, institutions face a new mandate: convert digital adoption into sustainable revenue, operational efficiency, and ecosystem-ready innovation. Regulatory momentum around e-KYC, AML, and authentication further raises the bar for data quality, governance, and customer trust.

The Egypt Decision-Makers Roundtable – 2nd Edition will convene a select group of C-suite executives and senior leaders from banks, regulators, payment providers, and leading fintechs for a closed-door dialogue on the next wave of transformation. This exclusive session will examine how platform-based operating models, real-time data, and AI-driven intelligence can accelerate growth across retail, SME, and corporate segments.

Discussions will focus on high-impact areas shaping 2026:

Practical, regulator-ready applications of Generative AI in onboarding, service, credit, and SME finance
Building real-time, event-driven data foundations for personalised and predictive customer experiences
Modernising digital sales, journeys, and servicing for lifestyle-grade engagement
Preparing for open-finance expansion and secure ecosystem partnerships
Digitising trade, cash, collections, and FX journeys to unlock SME and corporate value
Strengthening identity, fraud, and AML controls to deliver trust without friction

Held on 27 April 2026 in Cairo, the roundtable offers a unique opportunity for leaders to align on priorities, share front-line insights, and shape the strategic direction of Egypt’s digital finance landscape.

Event Format

Each session will include:

Case Studies

In-depth analysis of successful use cases from other markets.

Roundtable Discussions

Interactive discussions among participants to share perspectives and identify solutions.

Expert Presentations

Insights on industry trends and best practices.

We'll aggregate participant insights through a survey to inform the roundtable proceedings and distribute key points and minutes to attendees and a wider audience under Chatham House Rules.

Participants

Cyrus Daruwala

Partner & Director Asia

3A Ventures International, Singapore

Mohamed Hossam Attya

Deputy CIO

Banque Misr, Egypt

Ahmed EL Gedawy

PMO Director

MIDBANK, Egypt

Emad Shawky Habib

Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Banque Misr, Egypt

Haitham Aboulfotoh Rashwan

Head of Digital Banking and Alternative Channels

Emirates NBD, Egypt

Issam M. Zahran

Head of Business Banking Sector

Faisal Islamic Bank, Egypt

Sami Samir

Chief Information Officer

Attijariwafa Bank, Egypt

Fahim uz Zaman

Managing Director

3A Ventures International, UAE

Rafik ElRaheb

Chief Information Officer

ADIB, Egypt

Mahmoud ElShaarawy

Director, Head of Enterprise Architecture

EBank, Egypt

Mohamed Maged Tammam

Chief Information Officer

Credit Agricole Bank, Egypt

Motaz El-Enany

Head of Data Analytics & AI and COO

First Abu Dhabi Bank, Egypt

Tamer Soliman

Financial Technology Head

The United Bank, Egypt

Moataz ElKasaby

Chief Operating Officer

AlBaraka Bank, Egypt

Rami Bachir

Sales Director

Kodak Alaris, UAE

Sabah Chemlal

Sales Manager - Franco Africa

Kodak Alaris, UAE

Mahmoud Hamoud

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Banque Misr, Egypt

Deepak Sharma

Board Member, Suryoday Bank, India, Former CDO-Kotak Bank & Founder- Venture Studios

India

Mustafa Wafeek

AGM - Head of SME Planning and Business Development

Banque du Caire, Egypt

Laila Helmy

Head of Transformation - Consumer Banking

First Abu Dhabi Bank, Egypt

Khaled Nabil Ibrahim Diab

Chief Infromation Officer

HDBank, Egypt

Mohamed Mohsen Abdel Rahman

Head of EDM

AAIB, Egypt

Nehal Mokhles

Sector Head, Digital and Innovation Hub

MIDBANK, Egypt

Youssef Abdelaziz

GM, Head of IT Governance and Service delivery

HDBank, Egypt

Moustafa Elkaisy

Head of Corporate Venture Studios

Banque Misr, Egypt

Ahmad Aboelyazeed

Fintech Partnerships Lead

CIB, Egypt

Eman Zoheir

Business Development Manager

Apar Technologies, UAE

Partners

Kodak Alaris

Event Highlights

Thank YOU and the wonderful TLR team for the very well-organized event. It was truly insightful, and I enjoyed taking part in this and being around the table with such prominent industry thought leaders. I look forward to the next event.

Zein Malhas
Blink by Capital Bank, Jordan

Testimonials

I would like to thank you and the team for organizing this excellent event. I loved participating as well as sharing and hearing insights from industry leaders.

Nitin Bhandari
SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet, First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE

I extend sincere appreciation to the TLR team for their professionalism, coordination and logistical support. The event's success was further elevated by the skilled moderation. I'm grateful for the recognition and look forward to continued collaboration.

Fredy Aga
CFO, Trust Bank, Singapore

I’d like to echo the heartfelt thank you to our friends, paritcipants and partners, the UAE Decision Makers Roundtable was indeed and event worth attending. Insightful discussion, collaborative spirit, active paritcipants and interactive session made it a great success.

Gyorgy Ladics
Regional MD MENASA, Silverlake, UAE

I commend TLR for hosting a productive forum on digital banking. The exchange of expertise between global leaders, particularly from Poland, UAE, Singapore, Jordan, India and Oman, was enlightening. I appreciate the opportunity to contribute and look forward to future collaborations.

Aleksandra Krajewska
Banking Strategy & Digitization Expert, UAE

Insightful event, well organized and good networking.
Thank you Fahim uz Zaman and The Leaders Roundtables (TLR) team.

M. Ibrahim Iqbal
SVP, Head of Digital Platforms, Dubai Islamic Bank, UAE

Why attend?

Expert insights

Gain valuable perspectives from industry thought leaders and peers on the latest trends and innovations in core banking and payments.

Networking opportunities

Connect with senior bankers, fintech innovators and industry experts, fostering collaborations and partnerships.

Regional focus

Dive into the unique challenges and opportunities facing GCC's financial sector, tailored to the local context.

Leave with actionable strategies and best practices to modernize core banking systems, enhance payments infrastructures and drive digital transformation.

Practical takeaways

Exclusive format

Staying ahead

Engage in intimate and interactive roundtable discussions, ensuring meaningful interactions and knowledge-sharing.

Stay up-to-date on regulatory requirements, security threats and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge.

Agenda

09:00

Welcome and Introduction

09:10

Transforming Core: The Convergence of Emerging Tech and Open Banking

Presentation by Partner / Expert / Bank Client

Panel Discussion: Transforming Core: The Convergence of Emerging Tech and Open Banking