North Africa's 2026 Banking Summit to Drive Digital Financial Inclusion

The 27th Connected Banking Summit - North Africa, Egypt 2026 will be held in Cairo on 19 August 2026. The event centres on the theme of 'Powering Inclusive Digital Banking and Technology-Enabled Financial Infrastructure in North Africa'. It aims to address the region’s growing demand for modern, secure financial services. North Africa is experiencing fast digital adoption, with rising mobile usage and a need for accessible banking solutions. The summit will tackle these changes by exploring practical strategies, regulatory views, and real-world innovations for digital transformation in banking and fintech.

High-level discussions will focus on financial inclusion, digital identity, and regulatory innovation. Panels will also cover risk management, data intelligence, and sustainable finance. Keynote speeches will come from central bank leaders, banking CEOs, and global experts in digital banking, open finance, AI, payments, and cybersecurity.

The event will showcase next-generation banking platforms, payment solutions, cloud infrastructure, and advanced cybersecurity tools. Attendees will include senior leaders from banking, fintech, payments, telecommunications, government, and technology. Exclusive networking opportunities will connect C-suite executives, regulators, industry pioneers, and fintech founders. The summit will focus on modernising outdated banking systems and improving cybersecurity. It will also promote financial inclusion and aim to deliver seamless, customer-focused digital banking experiences. The discussions and technologies presented are set to shape the future of finance in North Africa.