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Future of Finance MEA | Egypt 2026 overview

Future of Finance MEA | Egypt 2026

Future of Finance MEA 2026 is Egypt’s most focused gathering of senior finance professionals — a single, curated stage bringing together CFOs, treasurers, banking executives, FP&A leaders, and fin-tech innovators for one high-impact day at the Giza Palace Hotel Cairo, on 2026.

Unlike multi-track conferences where the agenda fragments attention, every speaker addresses the full room. One conversation. One community. Maximum signal.

We cover the full spectrum of modern finance — treasury, banking, FP&A, digital innovation, and leadership — all through a MEA-specific lens that international conferences consistently miss.

December 19, 2026

Workshops

Learn new skills and techniques from leading experts in the field of finance.

Exhibition Area

Explore the latest products and services from leading financial technology companies.

Keynote Speakers

Be inspired by keynote speakers from leading organizations.

MEA Council Annual Meeting

Connect with the Finance MEA Council to discuss the future of the profession.

Panels

Hear from experts on banking, treasury, and the future of finance.

1200+
Networking Opportunities
1200+
Networking Opportunities
40+
Professional Speakers
40+
Professional Speakers
350+
C-SUITE EXECUTIVES
8+
Workshops
30+
Trending Financial Topics
8+
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
+400
SENIOR MANAGERS
+15
SPONSORS
+6
COUNTRIES
Event Benefits

LEARN

Future of Finance MEA | Cairo 2026 offers keynotes, panels, and discussions for valuable insights and networking

CONNECT

connect with 750+ MEA C-Suites & managers in Banking, FinTech and FP&A at Future of Finance MEA Cairo 2026

GROW

The finance industry evolves rapidly. Leaving the office is crucial to avoid stagnation and inspire innovation.

This year is your ultimate chance to join us

Become one of our extended family members, and find out the latest news and updates in the world of finance

62
DAYS
21
HOURS
31
MINS
15
SECONDS
Event Agenda
8:00 AM , 60 MIN

Registration

10:00 AM , 120 MIN
TREASURY

AI Applications into Finance and Banking

9:00 AM , 30 MIN

Morning Coffee & Networking

10:00 AM , 120 MIN
FP&A

Business Partnering in Practice: Influencing Without Authority

Practical role-play and case studies on how FP&A leaders engage business units — challenging assumptions, landing difficult messages, and building credibility outside the finance function. Build the tools to be a genuine strategic partner, not just a scorekeeper.

9:30 AM , 5 MIN
OPENING

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Why We Do, What We Do!

Hisham Abu El Dahab

Hisham Abu El Dahab

Group Chief Financial Officer
Mansour Automotive Group

10:00 AM , 120 MIN
Credit

Structuring a Credit Facility: From Term Sheet to Drawdown

Walk through the anatomy of a corporate credit facility covenants, security packages, drawdown mechanics, and pricing structures. Real term sheets dissected, with participants stress-testing their own financing structures against lender expectations.

Mohamed Elrachidy

Mohamed Elrachidy

Lecturer Guc & Egyptian Banking Institute
Corporate Banking

9:40 AM , 30 MIN
FP&A Panel

The New FP&A Playbook: AI, Scenario Planning & Strategic Finance

How AI, real-time data and scenario planning are transforming FP&A from a reporting function into a strategic decision-making engine.

10:00 AM , 120 MIN
Communication

Executive Presence: Finance Communication Under Pressure

High-intensity communication workshop for senior finance professionals structuring board presentations, delivering difficult news, handling pushback, and building the personal presence that makes finance leaders heard at the executive table.

Mahmoud Abu Taleb

Mahmoud Abu Taleb

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
ABK Leasing & Factoring

10:10 AM , 40 MIN
TREASURY PANEL

Liquidity Under Pressure: Redesigning Your Cash Architecture for Volatile Conditions

How CFOs and Treasurers can redesign liquidity structures, cash visibility, funding and contingency planning to navigate uncertainty and protect financial resilience.

1:00 PM , 120 MIN
Modeling

Scenario Modelling Masterclass: From Single Plan to Decision Engine

Replace static forecasts with dynamic scenario engines. Participants build a live Excel model with macro-linked drivers, sensitivity toggles, and automated output tables — fully structured around their own P&L and ready for board presentation.

10:50 AM , 30 MIN
Panel Relationship

Bankers & Treasurers: Building Relationships That Matter

Exploring what makes a strategic banking relationship valuable—from trust and advice to pricing, funding, risk management and long-term partnership.

1:00 PM , 120 MIN
Coaching

Your North Star for Career Growth, Coaching & Mentorship

Amina Nasser

Amina Nasser

Managing Director
Beacon FinTalent

11:20 AM , 15 MIN
Economics Fireside

Three Currencies, One Storm: Navigating FX and Rate Uncertainty Across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE

How finance leaders are managing currency volatility, interest-rate uncertainty, hedging decisions and cross-border liquidity across the region's three key markets.

Hany Genena

Hany Genena

Head of Research
Al Ahly Pharos

1:00 PM , 120 MIN
Economics

Three Currencies, One Storm: Navigating FX and Rate Uncertainty Across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE

11:35 AM , 30 MIN
LEADERSHIP FIRESIDE

The CFO in the Spotlight: Communicating Through Uncertainty When Everyone Is Watching

How today's CFOs can communicate financial performance, risk and difficult decisions with confidence to boards, investors, employees, banks and other stakeholders.

1:00 PM , 120 MIN
Corproate Finance

Working Capital Deep-Dive: Mapping and Releasing Trapped Cash

Structured workshop to map the full cash conversion cycle payables, receivables, and inventory and identify specific release points. Participants leave with a working capital action plan tailored to their own business and sector

Mahmoud Antar

Mahmoud Antar

Corporate Senior Vice President-Division Head
Mashreq Bank Egypt

12:05 PM , 40 MIN

Break

12:45 PM , 30 MIN
Panel SMEs

Financing Entrepreneurs: Where Banks, FinTech's & NBFIs Meet

Exploring how traditional banks, fintechs and NBFIs can work together to close the funding gap and give entrepreneurs better access to capital at every stage of growth.

1:15 PM , 15 MIN
Keynote NBFI

Banks vs. NBFIs: Competition or Complementarity

A candid debate on whether NBFIs are disrupting traditional banking or creating value alongside it—and what this evolving ecosystem means for customers, businesses and the economy.

1:30 PM , 40 MIN
PANEL TREASURY

Supply Chain Finance in Practice: Unlocking Value Across Your Entire Vendor Base

Most supply chain finance programs capture 20% of the opportunity. This session maps the full working capital chain — from anchor buyer to tier-2 supplier — showing where the real cash is trapped and how to free it without adding risk to either side of the relationship.

2:10 PM , 30 MIN
Panel (Banking) L&D

From Skills to Strategy: The Role of L&D in Finance & Banking

Why technical skills alone are no longer enough, and how learning, certifications, digital capabilities and leadership development can build the finance workforce of tomorrow.

Walid Tayel

Walid Tayel

Group Chief HR Officer
Elsewedy Electric

3:00 PM , 60 MIN
Networking

Lunch

An opportunity to connect with fellow finance, banking and treasury leaders and continue the conversations from the morning sessions.

4:00 PM , 40 MIN
PANEL Investment

The Dealmakers: Investment Banking, M&A & the Next Wave of Growth

Inside the world of M&A and investment banking: how companies identify opportunities, structure transactions, raise capital and create sustainable value through strategic deals.

Ahmed Abou El Saad

Ahmed Abou El Saad

Chief Executive Officer
Azimut Investments Egypt

Hisham Kahla

Hisham Kahla

Chairman
HYKALA

4:40 PM , 40 MIN
PANEL FinTech

Instant Payment Revolution: What the New Infrastructure Means for Corporate Treasury

How instant payments are changing corporate cash management, liquidity, reconciliation, fraud controls and treasury operations—and what finance leaders need to do next.

Nadeem Abdin

Nadeem Abdin

VP Business Development
AIMPULSE Engineering Consultancy

Hussein Habib

Hussein Habib

Head Of Growth - ModuPay
Central Bank of Egypt

5:20 PM , 5 MIN
CLOSING

Closing Remarks & End of Conference

Mina Nasif

Mina Nasif

Founding Partner
Beacon FinTrain

Speakers
Walid Tayel

Walid Tayel

Group Chief HR Officer Elsewedy Electric

Nadeem Abdin

Nadeem Abdin

VP Business Development AIMPULSE Engineering Consultancy

Mohamed Elrachidy

Mohamed Elrachidy

Lecturer Guc & Egyptian Banking Institute Corporate Banking

Mina Nasif

Mina Nasif

Founding Partner Beacon FinTrain

Mahmoud Antar

Mahmoud Antar

Corporate Senior Vice President-Division Head Mashreq Bank Egypt

Mahmoud Abu Taleb

Mahmoud Abu Taleb

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director ABK Leasing & Factoring

Hussein Habib

Hussein Habib

Head Of Growth - ModuPay Central Bank of Egypt

Hisham Kahla

Hisham Kahla

Chairman HYKALA

Hisham Abu El Dahab

Hisham Abu El Dahab

Group Chief Financial Officer Mansour Automotive Group

Hany Genena

Hany Genena

Head of Research Al Ahly Pharos

Amina Nasser

Amina Nasser

Managing Director Beacon FinTalent

Ahmed Abou El Saad

Ahmed Abou El Saad

Chief Executive Officer Azimut Investments Egypt

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Giza Palace

Giza Palace

The Giza Palace An iconic destination in the heart of the vibrant Cairo West, Giza Palace stands as a landmark destination, seamlessly blending exquisite Egyptian hospitality and majestic architectural sophistication. Timeless allure, attentive service and meticulously designed setting invites you to embark on an awe-inspiring retreat. Immerse yourself in signature experiences that provide an array of recreational and dining choices, making your stay truly unforgettable

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