SOFTin Space 8-9 June 2026

Ritz-Carlton, Cairo, Egypt
Africa’s Fintech Power Hub
A Fintech space tailored for an international audience while maintaining the focus on the African banking sector.
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Shaping the Future of Financial Services

Soft In Space 2026 marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s digital transformation journey, bringing together central and commercial banks, fintech innovators, regulators, and decision-makers to reimagine the future of financial services. The event highlights open infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity as key enablers for building a more advanced, secure, and inclusive financial system.

Through thought-provoking keynote sessions, interactive panel discussions, specialized workshops, and an innovative tech exhibition, Soft In Space 2026 serves as a unique platform to foster collaboration between financial institutions and technology providers, shaping the roadmap for Africa’s digital financial future.

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Event 1

SOFTin Space 2023

Banking & Digital Evolution
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Event 2

Fintech Road Vision

Into a New Era of Banking
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Event 3

Afro Asia 2019

Banking Industry
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Our Previous
Speakers

Mr. Mohamed Amarti-Riffi

Mr. Mohamed Amarti-Riffi

Vice President
Board Member of S2M

Mr. Ömer Emeç PhD

Mr. Ömer Emeç PhD

Assistant General Manager Strategy &
Transformation at Albaraka Turk Bank

Dr. Çiğdem Ayözger Öngün

Dr. Çiğdem Ayözger Öngün

Founder & Managing Partner
SRP Legal

Moutaz Abojeib

Dr. Moutaz Abojeib

Chief Operation Officer
IFAAS

Speaker Name

Mr. Abdullah Khawad

Banking Solutions Manager
Tadawul Financial Group

Speaker Name

Mr. Colin Griffiths

Director of Sales
Glory

Speaker Name

Mr. Christos Panagopoulos

Business Solutions Direcotr for Middle east and Africa - Temenos
Glory

Speaker Name

Mr. Bernardo Arnaud

CEO of Unidire & CTO of OSeuGestor

Speaker Name

Mr. Bassem Gharsalli

Vice President & Country Manager Northwest Africa at Mastercard

Speaker Name

Mr. Alladin Khmira

CEO
Tadawul Technology

Speaker Name

Ms. Reem Goussous

Chief Growth Officer
Village Capital

Speaker Name

Mr. M. Erşad Zor

Head of Data & Reports Team
Startup Centrum

Agenda

SOFTin Space 2026
Event Planning & Schedule

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09:00 - 10:00

Registration & Networking

Join us for morning coffee and registration.

10:00 - 10:30

Opening Speeches Ceremony

  • Welcome Note
  • Keynote Address
  • Opening Remarks
11:00 - 11:30

Presentation Slot

Topic to be announced...

11:30 - 12:00

Family Photo & Break

Coffee break, Networking & Exhibition Opening.

12:00 - 12:30
Track 01 : Open Banking

Space 01

How to Start Building an Open Banking Framework for the African Context?

  • Understanding API standards as the foundation of Open Banking.
  • Regulatory Models: Mandatory vs. Voluntary. Which is more suitable for African markets?
  • Building partnerships between traditional banks and FinTechs to create an integrated financial ecosystem.
12:30 - 13:00

Space 02

Creating New Value: Profitable Business Models in the Age of Open Banking

  • Practical Applications: Unified digital wallets, Personal Finance Management (PFM), instant loans based on transaction data.
  • Enhancing Customer Experience (CX) through personalized and comprehensive financial services.
  • How can banks monetize data through APIs?
13:00 - 14:00

Presentation Slots

  • 13:00 - 13:20 | Slot 1: To be announced...
  • 13:20 - 13:40 | Slot 2: To be announced...
  • 13:40 - 14:00 | Slot 3: To be announced...
14:00 - 15:00

Lunch Break

15:00 - 15:30

Space 03

Digital Transformation - More Than Just an App

  • Re-engineering Core Banking Processes for the Digital Age.
  • Internal process transformation: Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI in risk management and compliance.
  • Modernizing Core Banking infrastructure.
  • Culture of Innovation: How to create an internal environment that encourages experimentation?
15:30 - 16:30

Presentation Slots

  • 15:30 - 15:50 | Slot 1: To be announced...
  • 15:50 - 16:10 | Slot 2: To be announced...
  • 16:10 - 16:30 | Slot 3: To be announced...
10:00 - 10:30
Track 02 : AI & Machine Learning

Space 04

AI Applications for Optimizing Operations and Reducing Costs

  • Fraud Detection using advanced algorithms.
  • Automating customer service through intelligent Chatbots and virtual assistants.
  • Improving credit underwriting processes using alternative data analytics.
10:30 - 11:00

Space 05

AI-Powered Marketing and Financial Advisory

  • Predicting customer needs and offering personalized financial products in real-time.
  • Developing automated advisory tools for investment and financial planning.
  • Proactive credit risk management.
11:00 - 12:00

Coffee Break & Networking

12:00 - 13:00

Presentation Slots

  • 12:00 - 12:20 | Slot 1: To be announced...
  • 12:20 - 12:40 | Slot 2: To be announced...
  • 12:40 - 13:00 | Slot 3: To be announced...
13:00 - 13:30

Space 06

Cybersecurity Technologies - Protecting Trust

  • Unique Security Challenges in the African Financial Sector.
  • Countering threats like Phishing, Malware, and Ransomware attacks.
  • Securing Open Banking infrastructure and APIs.
  • Digital Identity security and verification.
13:30 - 14:00

Space 07

Advanced Cybersecurity Tools and Techniques

  • The role of secure Cloud Computing in the financial sector.
  • Blockchain applications for enhancing security and transparency.
  • Zero Trust Architecture strategies as a new security standard.
14:00 - 15:00

Lunch Break

15:00 - 16:00

Presentation Slots

  • 15:00 - 15:20 | Slot 1: To be announced...
  • 15:20 - 15:40 | Slot 2: To be announced...
  • 15:40 - 16:00 | Slot 3: To be announced...
16:00 - 16:30

Award Ceremony

Sponsors, keynote speakers, supporters & exhibitors.

Full Day

Explore Egypt

Optionally free sightseeing tour

Join us for a cultural tour of the city. Reservation is required.

Book Your Seat

Exective Pass
$2,000
VIP airport transfers (meet & greet)
3 nights delux room hotel stay
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Guest Pass
$1,500
Airport hotel airport transfers
3 nights delux room hotel stay
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Delegate Pass
$1,300
3 nights delux room hotel stay
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Soft Pass
$500
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Techno Pass
$10,000
20 munites presentation slot
12 sqm fully equipped booth
2 people full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Smart Pass
$7,500
15 munites presentation slot
2 people full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.
Gala dinner 08 June
Media Pass
Free
Full access to event sessions, networking, fair and workshops
2 days refreshment meals (coffee breaks & lunch) 08 - 09 June.

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