Course description

INTRODUCTION

The 2025 International Finance Technology & Innovation Summit will explore how fintech is reshaping public services to drive efficiency, transparency, and financial inclusion.

Under the theme “Innovating Public Service through Financial Technology: Driving Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development,” the summit will highlight how tools such as digital payments, mobile banking, blockchain, and data analytics can expand access, streamline operations, and support sustainable growth.

Leaders from government, academia, and the private sector across the Middle East and Africa will share insights through keynotes, panel sessions, and workshops. Discussions will focus on using fintech to improve access to essential services, strengthen accountability, and support progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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

• Implement fintech solutions to improve efficiency and accessibility of public services.

• Promote financial inclusion through digital platforms and mobile banking.

• Leverage fintech for sustainable development, linking digital finance with economic growth and social equity.

• Integrate secure digital payments and mobile banking into government systems.

• Apply blockchain and data analytics to strengthen transparency and decision-making.

• Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements in public service fintech.

• Build effective public–private partnerships (PPPs) to foster innovation.

• Advance financial literacy to encourage citizen participation in digital finance.

• Scale fintech initiatives across regions and sectors while addressing infrastructure gaps.

• Track emerging trends to prepare for future innovations in public finance.

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Who Should Attend

• Government leaders and policymakers

• Public sector executives and managers

• Fintech specialists and consultants

• Procurement and contract professionals

• Development partners and NGOs

• Academics and researchers in finance and technology

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Conference Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Technology in Public Service

• Evolution of fintech and its role in service delivery.

• Key challenges and opportunities in public governance.

Module 2: Driving Financial Inclusion through Fintech

• Mobile banking and digital payments as tools for access.

• Case studies from developing regions.

Module 3: Sustainable Development and Fintech

• How fintech supports SDGs and inclusive growth.

• Digital solutions for poverty reduction and equity.

Module 4: Digital Payments and Mobile Banking Solutions

• Best practices for integrating digital payments.

• Overcoming adoption barriers in underserved areas.

Module 5: Blockchain and Data Analytics in Public Service

• Blockchain applications in finance and procurement.

• Enhancing decision-making with data analytics.

Module 6: Regulatory and Compliance Challenges

• Data privacy, security, and compliance standards.

• Legal and ethical considerations.

Module 7: Building Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs)

• Strategies for government–industry collaboration.

• Case studies of successful PPPs.

Module 8: Promoting Financial Literacy

• Citizen empowerment through digital finance education.

• Measuring impact of awareness campaigns.

Module 9: Scaling Fintech Solutions

• Expanding initiatives across regions and sectors.

• Addressing infrastructure and technology challenges.

Module 10: Future Trends in Fintech

• The future of cashless economies.

• Preparing for the next wave of innovations.

Module 11: Action Planning Workshop

• Developing regional action plans.

• Peer reviews and collaborative feedback.

What will i learn?

• Introduction to Financial Technology in Public Service
• Driving Financial Inclusion through Fintech
• Sustainable Development and Fintech
• Digital Payments and Mobile Banking Solutions
• Blockchain and Data Analytics in Public Service

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