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Egypt Welcomes PAFIX 2025 to Shape the Future of Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion

Written by: Marwa Abu Zaher

 Egypt is gearing up to host the 12th edition of the Digital Payments and Financial

Inclusion Exhibition and Forum (PAFIX 2025), the region’s most influential event for fintech

digital payments, and financial inclusion, under the auspices of the Central Bank of Egypt

The highly anticipated event will take place from November 16 to 19, 2025, at the Egypt

International Exhibition Center in New Cairo Held as part of Cairo ICT, the Middle East and

Africa’s largest and most prestigious technology exhibition and conference, PAFIX 2025 continues

to serve as a strategic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and regulators shaping the future

of financial technology in the region

Theme 2025: “Infinite Possibilities – Rewriting the Financial DNA”

This year’s edition carries the forward-looking theme, “Infinite Possibilities Rewriting the

Financial DNA,” highlighting the transformative power of emerging technologies—particularly

Artificial Intelligence (AI)—in redefining the global financial services landscape The forum aims

to explore how AI, blockchain, and digital transformation are reshaping the rules, systems, and

infrastructure of the financial ecosystem

A Global Hub for Innovation and Collaboration

PAFIX 2025 is expected to attract over 1,000 organizations and 200 exhibiting companies

alongside renowned speakers and industry experts from across Egypt, the Middle East, and Africa

Through high-level panel discussions, the forum will address the future of financial identity, AI-driven

financial models, and the latest innovations in digital payments, digital banking, and fintech solutions

The event also provides valuable opportunities for attendees—including traditional and digital banks

fintech startups, and technology providers—to gain deep insights into

Global trends in digital banking and financial technology

Innovations in payment systems, blockchain, and digital assets

The role of RegTech, cybersecurity, and digital identity in building a secure financial future

Growth opportunities within e-commerce and financial inclusion ecosystems

Empowering the Fintech Ecosystem Through Strategic Partnerships

Beyond knowledge sharing, PAFIX 2025 serves as a powerful networking and collaboration hub

The forum connects CEOs, policymakers, digital solution developers, and fintech providers, offering

a dynamic environment to build strategic partnerships, exchange expertise, and explore new business

opportunities that foster growth and innovation across the financial services sector

A Catalyst for Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion

Backed by the Central Bank of Egypt, PAFIX 2025 reinforces the country’s ongoing commitment

to accelerating digital transformation and enhancing financial inclusion across all sectors By

bridging the gap between technology and finance, the event underscores Egypt’s growing role

as a regional fintech hub, leading the transition toward a cashless and digitally empowered economy

About PAFIX

PAFIX (Payments, Fintech, and Financial Inclusion Expo) is the leading regional platform

for showcasing innovations in digital payments, fintech, and financial inclusion. Since its

inception, the event has played a pivotal role in advancing Egypt’s fintech landscape and

fostering collaboration among banks, regulators, technology companies, and startups