Strengthening Egypt's innovation capabilities in THE FSI INDUSTRY
8–9 August 2023
Cairo, Egypt
IN NUMBERS
Pre-Qualified
Delegates
Leading
Organisations
Industry
Speakers
FSI
Brands
#WFISEGYPT
GIVES YOU ACCESS TO EGYPT's TOP FSI EXPERTS & LEADERS
In line with Vision 2030, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has recognized fintech’s potential for the all-round development of the country’s digital economy and to position it as the FSI leader in MENA and Africa regions. The cornerstone of CBE’s profound development work surfaced with its Fintech & Innovation Strategy in 2019 which further aims to uplift the industry with a supporting structure.
Not to forget, the presence of 44 million unbanked Egyptians and other conducive regulatory factors are further fuelling fintech’s growth. To top it all, investments in fintech recorded an all-time high of $167million in the first half of 2022, while Egypt’s median age of 24.7 years has been like the cherry on top.
To aid Egypt in establishing financial inclusion and incorporating tech innovations in the FSI sector, Tradepass is hosting World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) in Cairo, Egypt on 8 – 9 August 2023. The event will attract over 350 technology and business heads from the leading Banks, Insurance & Micro-Finance institutions across the country.
A QUICK INSIGHT ON EGYPT’S FSI MARKET
44 M
Unbanked population
$167 M
Investments in fintech in H1 2022
100+
Fintech startups in Egypt
9M+
Egyptians already being served by fintech
24.7years
Egypt’s median age
CONFERENCE
Presenting the top inspiring names from the industry at the main stage to share crucial intelligence on the most pressing topics, which gets further enriched by a Q&A session.
It showcases thought leadership and cutting-edge knowledge for the growth of the entire business community. A perfect platform that projects the pulse of the industry.
EXHIBITION
Enabling the organisations to showcase their best to the many pre-qualified delegates at the event in real-time. The provision of using technology just adds on to the whole demonstration and helps in driving more leads from the top companies across the industry.
It’s specifically tailored for the organizations to get in the eyes of the region’s biggest stakeholders and uplift their overall brand image.
TOPICS
Revamping Egypt’s Financial Services in the Digital First Era
Fortifying the FSI Cyberspace to Tackle New-age Cyber Threats
Placing Data at The Center of FSI Transformation
Enhancing New-age Customers’ Digital Experience and Journey
FinTech Future of Egypt with Next Wave of Technologies
Banking 4.0: Undertakings in Banking Innovation
Role and Use Cases of AI, ML and Robotics in Financial Services
Building on The Power of APIs and Open Banking
Past Speakers
NNENNA
NWABUFO
Director General, East Africa Region
African Development
Bank Group
PAULINE
MACHARIA
Director Customer Experience
SBM Bank (K) Ltd
TIMOTHY
WERE
Deputy Director
Ministry Of ICT, Innovation &
Youth Affairs, Kenya
MOSES
OKUNDI
CIO
ABSA Kenya
KIIRU
MUHOYA
CEO
Fingo Africa
DR. PETER
KAMAU NJUGUNA
Chief Information Officer
Co-operative Bank
MONICAH
NDUNG’U
Head, Payments RPC & Remittances Unit
Ecobank Kenya Ltd
JULIUS
ORAYO
Group CIO
Jubilee Insurance, Kenya
MOHAMED
DALAL
CIO
Liberty Life
Demographics
BY JOB TITLES
19%
17%
9%
11%
10%
9%
15%
8%
2%
Series Sponsors
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Glimpse of WFIS
News & Articles
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Egypt’s growing fintech ecosystem transforms country’s finances
Facilitating private sector-led growth in Egypt is crucial: IMF to DNE
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Egyptian Banking sector covers $2bln of importers’ requests in 3 days: CBE
The Fintech Landscape of Egypt in 2022
Volume of Islamic banking in Egypt estimated at EGP 459bn by end of September 2022
FinTech Egypt launches FINTEKRS initiative to encourage start-ups, implement innovative financial solutions
Over 400 investors backed African FinTech companies in the first nine month of 2022
