Dr. Khalid AlMabrouk
Under the Patronage of Libyan Ministry of Finance

SOFTin Space 9-10 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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SOFTin Space 2023

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Fintech Road Vision

Into a New Era of Banking
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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
09th and 10th June, 2026
Venue | Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo - Egypt

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09:00 - 10:00
Morning Space

Registration & networking

10:00 - 10:30

Opening speeches ceremony

10:30 - 11:00

Presentation Slots

  • 10:30 - 10:45 | To be announced... ( Afriexim Bank )
  • 10:45 - 11:00 | To be announced... ( Strategic sponsor )
11:00 - 12:00

Family Photo

Coffee break & networking | Exhibition Opening

12:00 - 12:30
Open Banking - From Concepts to Practical Applications

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 - 12:45

Presentation Slot | Update on the ECOWAS Single Currency Initiative

By | WABA

12:45 - 13:15
Noon Space

Space 02 : Role of Commercial Banks in Payments Integration

  • Interoperability, security, and system alignment
  • Entry and exit protocols, dispute resolution, and arbitration
  • Case studies of successful cross-border payment models
  • Challenges in FX risk, liquidity, and settlement
  • Interactive brainstorming on solutions for ECOWAS cross-border payments
13:15 - 14:00

Presentation Slots

  • 13:15 - 13:30 | To be announced... | By sponsor
  • 13:30 - 13:45 | To be announced... | By sponsor
  • 13:45 - 14:00 | To be announced... | By sponsor
14:00 - 15:00

Lunch break | Presented by Sponsor

15:00 - 15:30
Afternoon Space

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 to meet modern demands.
  • Culture of Innovation: How to create an internal environment that encourages experimentation and change?
15:30 - 16:00

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.
16:00 - 16:30

Coffee break & networking

16:30 - 17:00

Award ceremony

Sponsors, keynote speakers, supporters & exhibitors

10:00 - 14:00
Morning Networking Space

Private B2B

Connect delegates from African banks with Afriexim bank

14:00 - 15:00

Lunch break | Presented by Sponsor

15:00 - 19:00

Private B2B

Connect delegates from African banks with Afriexim bank

20:00 - 23:00

Gala dinner | Hosted by sponsor

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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