Course description

THE CONFERENCE

The 2025 Cairo Financial Technology Conference will gather leading innovators, policymakers, and decision-makers to explore how financial technology (fintech) is transforming public service.

Under the theme “Innovating Public Service through Financial Technology: Driving Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development,” the conference will spotlight both opportunities and challenges in leveraging fintech to deliver more accessible, efficient, and sustainable services.

As fintech reshapes economies worldwide, its role in driving financial inclusion has never been more important—particularly in underserved communities where digital payments, mobile banking, blockchain, and data analytics are unlocking new pathways to equitable growth.

Through keynote addresses, interactive panels, and hands-on workshops, participants will discover how public institutions can adopt fintech solutions to tackle pressing challenges such as poverty reduction, healthcare financing, education access, and transparent public spending. Real-world case studies and best practices will showcase how innovation is already shaping the future of public service delivery in Africa and beyond.

By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:

• Apply fintech tools to improve efficiency and accessibility in public services.
• Develop strategies that drive financial inclusion through mobile and digital platforms.
• Understand how fintech supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Integrate digital payment and mobile banking systems into government services.
• Use blockchain and analytics to strengthen transparency, security, and accountability.
• Navigate regulatory and compliance challenges in fintech adoption.
• Build effective public-private partnerships to scale innovation.
• Promote financial literacy to empower citizens and increase adoption.
• Address infrastructure and technology barriers when scaling solutions.
• Anticipate future fintech trends shaping the next wave of public sector innovation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

This event is designed for leaders and professionals across the ecosystem:

• Government leaders and senior officials
• Public sector executives and managers
• Fintech specialists and innovators
• Procurement and contract managers
• Policymakers and public administrators
• Private sector leaders in finance and technology
• Development partners and international organizations
• Consultants and advisors in financial inclusion and digital finance
• Academics and researchers in fintech and governance
• NGOs focused on economic empowerment and inclusion

CONFERENCE CONTENT

• Module 1: Introduction to Fintech in Public Service
• Module 2: Driving Financial Inclusion through Mobile & Digital Platforms
• Module 3: Fintech and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Module 4: Digital Payments and Mobile Banking for Citizens
• Module 5: Blockchain and Data Analytics in Public Finance
• Module 6: Navigating Regulation, Compliance & Data Protection
• Module 7: Building Public-Private Partnerships for Fintech Innovation
• Module 8: Promoting Financial Literacy for Citizen Empowerment
• Module 9: Scaling Fintech Solutions Across Sectors
• Module 10: Future Trends in Fintech & Public Service
• Module 11: Action Planning Workshop – Creating Fintech Strategies for Your Region

What will i learn?

• implement financial technology solutions to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public services
• develop and promote strategies to drive financial inclusion through digital platforms and mobile banking
• understand the role of fintech in advancing sustainable development goals (sdgs) and fostering economic growth;
• integrate digital payment systems and mobile banking solutions into public service offerings
• utilize blockchain and data analytics to improve transparency, security, and decision-making in public finance;

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