Day Two of PAFIX 2026 Kicks Off: Financial Inclusion, AI, and Cybersecurity Take Center Stage Among Banking Leaders
Day two of the PAFIX 2026 conference and exhibition continues today as part of the 30th edition of the Cairo International Technology Exhibition and Conference (Cairo ICT 2026). The agenda features four panel sessions and a specialized security presentation by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), with prominent participation from banking sector leaders and fintech companies to address the evolution of digital financial services.
Financial Inclusion and Individual Economic Wellbeing
The day opens with the "Financial Inclusion 2.0" session (11:00 AM – 11:45 AM), focusing on shifting the concept from basic access to banking accounts toward fostering financial wellbeing. Moderated by Khaled Bassiouny (CBE), the panel features Ahmed Metwally (Mastercard), Amr Soliman (National Council for Women), Hisham Ezz (Banque Misr), Mohamed Abdel Haq (EBSM), and Nadia Gamal El Din (Rahet Bally).
Banking Readiness for Autonomous Finance
The second session (12:00 PM – 12:45 PM) examines the rise of Autonomous Finance and financial institutions' readiness to leverage AI and data analytics in supporting banking decisions. Moderated by Galal El-Beshbeshy (Synapse Analytics), panelists include Ahmed Mohsen (MNT-Halan), Dr. Ahmed Samir (I-Score), Hussein El Shamy (Banque Misr), and Kamran Bader (CIB).
AI Shaping the Future of Digital Payments
The third session (1:00 PM – 1:45 PM) explores the role of emerging technologies in improving the efficiency of banking channels and financial transactions. Moderated by Shaden Al-Rumaidhy (onebank), speakers include Ahmed Metwally (Mastercard), Ahmed Nader (Geidea Solutions), Ahmed Waleed (Orange Cash), Mahmoud El-Nesharty (Banque Misr), Mahmoud Fawzy (CIB), and Eng. Mohamed Abdel-Rahman (CBE).
Digital Finance and Continental Interconnectivity Across Africa
The fourth session (2:00 PM – 2:45 PM) addresses the future of digital finance in Africa, moving toward an interconnected payments ecosystem that enhances cross-border financial services. Speakers include Ahmed Ragab (Axis Pay), Brenda Mbora (Pearl Bank - Uganda), Mary N. Kerema (Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy - Kenya), and Mohamed Abou Gebba (Regional Managing Director for North Africa).
Central Bank of Egypt Unveils New Security Framework
The events conclude with a specialized showcase titled "CBE New Security Framework" (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM), detailing the Central Bank's updated cybersecurity structure to safeguard banking infrastructure and digital financial assets. Key speakers include Tarek El-Khouly, Deputy Governor of the CBE, and Dr. Sherif Hazem, Sub-Governor for Cybersecurity at the CBE.
