ELITES 2026
Egypt–Libya Fintech Summit
Overview
ELITES 2026 was a three-day regional summit bringing together leaders from central banking, fintech, cybersecurity, regulation, and financial services to explore the future of digital finance and national cyber resilience across Egypt, Libya, and the wider region.
Held under the patronage of the Central Bank of Libya, the event created a high-level platform for meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships, and knowledge exchange around the technologies shaping the financial sector.
Event Details
Date: 01–03 July 2026
Location: Al Qahira Ballroom, Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo, Egypt
Organizer: Afak Events
Format: Two specialized forums across three days
Event Focus
The summit focused on the intersection of financial innovation, secure digital infrastructure, and national resilience. Key themes included:
- Open banking and financial infrastructure
- Digital transformation in banking and insurance
- National cybersecurity strategies and SOC development
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Artificial intelligence in cyber defense
- Data sovereignty and secure cloud solutions
- Regulatory technology and compliance
- Cross-border collaboration between Egypt, Libya, and regional partners
The Forum Experience
ELITES 2026 featured two specialized forums: Misr Tech Forum and Libya Tech Forum. The agenda combined keynote sessions, expert panels, technical presentations, partnership announcements, an exhibition space, and dedicated networking opportunities.
Across the three days, participants explored practical approaches to building open financial ecosystems, strengthening critical infrastructure, advancing AI-driven cyber defense, and enabling secure digital transformation at a national level.
Key Highlights
- 3 days of high-level discussions and collaboration
- 2 specialized technology and finance forums
- More than 20 regional and international speakers
- 6 expert-led panel discussions
- More than 15 presentations and technical sessions
- Over 25 partners and exhibitors
- Official opening ceremony, exhibition launch, and partnership signing
- Closing award ceremony recognizing speakers, sponsors, partners, and exhibitors
Audience & Stakeholders
ELITES 2026 welcomed decision-makers and specialists from central banks, financial institutions, government entities, technology companies, cybersecurity firms, insurers, fintech innovators, regulators, and digital transformation leaders.
Outcome
The event strengthened regional conversations around a more connected, secure, and future-ready financial ecosystem. It provided a platform for institutions and innovators to exchange expertise, form partnerships, and contribute to a shared vision for digital finance and cyber resilience in the region.
