2021 Sponsors
2021 Agenda
Sunday, October 10th, 2021
Opening Session
11
2024-04-28
2021-10-10
2021-10-10 10:00
09:30
10:00
Malik Shishtawi
Founder & President / Arab Fintech Forum
Otto Williams
Senior Vice President, Head of Product and Solutions, CEEMEA. / VISA
The Pandemic Impact on Fintech Industry
11
2024-04-28
2021-10-10
2021-10-10 11:00
10:00
11:00
Fadi Saab
Chairman and CEO / Trans Capital Finance
Muhannad Ebwini
Founder and CEO / HyperPay
Michel Kilzi
Executive Chairman / FINEON Exchange SA
Greg Loayon
General Manager / Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd
Bryan D'Souza
Head of EMEA Strategic Alliances & Partnerships / R3
From Traditional Finance to Fintech Solutions
11
2024-04-28
2021-10-10
2021-10-10 12:30
11:30
12:30
Dr. Salah A. Rustum
Chairman & President / CIELTECH
Buddhi Perera
Country Manager - Qatar / Hatton National Bank PLC
Hani Al Khatib
Payments Specialist
Joyce Abourizk
Head of Business Expansion / PinPay
Shaping the Future of FinTech in Qatar
11
2024-04-28
2021-10-10
2021-10-10 13:00
12:30
13:00
Henk Jan Hoogendoorn
Chief of Financial Sector / Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority
Hilal AL-Kuwari
Sr. Incubation Advisor / Qatar Development Bank
Andrew Dahdal
Associate Professor / Qatar University
Fintech Startups: Challenges & Opportunities
11
2024-04-28
2021-10-10
2021-10-10 14:00
13:00
14:00
Georges F. Salem
Business Intelligence Manager / Qatar Development Bank
Safarudheen farook
Co-Founder and CEO / Spendwisor
Michael Javier
Founder and CEO / CWALLET INTERNATIONAL
Ahmed Isse
Co-Founder / Dibsy
The Future of Transactions: AI and Blockchain
11
2024-04-28
2021-10-10
2021-10-10 16:00
15:00
16:00
Mirna Sleiman
Founder & CEO / Fintech Galaxy
Mo Ali Yusuf
Regional Manager / Checkout.com
Rami Al Karmi
Chief Disruptor /Abnewnormal AI / Professor of Practice /HTU
Panagiotis Kriaris
Head Of Business Development / Unzer
Global Fintech Insights
11
2024-04-28
2021-10-10
2021-10-10 17:00
16:00
17:00
Dr. Jochen Biedermann
Managing Director / World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC)
Dr. Kinan Salim
Head of Islamic Digital Economy - Assistant Professor / INCEIF, The Global University of Islamic Finance
Noha Shaker
Secretary General of the Egyptian Fintech Association / Vice President of the Africa FinTech Network.
Gilles Komi MAGLO
Chief Executive Officer / MES & DAK Corporation
2021 Speakers
Founder & President Arab Fintech Forum
Senior Vice President, Head of Product and Solutions, CEEMEA. VISA
Chairman and CEO Trans Capital Finance
Founder and CEO HyperPay
Executive Chairman FINEON Exchange SA
General Manager Zurich Insurance Co. Ltd
Head of EMEA Strategic Alliances & Partnerships R3
Chairman & President CIELTECH
Country Manager - Qatar Hatton National Bank PLC
Payments Specialist
Head of Business Expansion PinPay
Chief of Financial Sector Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority
Sr. Incubation Advisor Qatar Development Bank
Associate Professor Qatar University
Business Intelligence Manager Qatar Development Bank
Co-Founder and CEO Spendwisor
Founder and CEO CWALLET INTERNATIONAL
Co-Founder Dibsy
Founder & CEO Fintech Galaxy
Regional Manager Checkout.com
Chief Disruptor /Abnewnormal AI Professor of Practice /HTU
Head Of Business Development Unzer
Managing Director World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC)
Head of Islamic Digital Economy - Assistant Professor INCEIF, The Global University of Islamic Finance
Secretary General of the Egyptian Fintech Association Vice President of the Africa FinTech Network.
Chief Executive Officer MES & DAK Corporation
Testimonials
Muhannad Ebwini
Founder & CEO, HyperPayIt was a great pleasure to be part of the first Arab Fintech Forum to take place in Qatar, along side industry leaders and key FinTech players from all around the region. The AFF’s mission to create a strong, enabling environment for FinTech companies has fast-tracked HyperPay’s expansion plan into the Qatari market.
Dr. Salah Rustum
Chairman & President, CIELTECHHaving attended and participated at the First Arab LIVE Fintech Forum, I would like to seize this opportunity to record commendation to the manner the Forum was handled, administered and executed. In brief it was a great success.
Panagiotis Kriaris
Head of Business Development, UnzerAn excellent event with carefully selected and relevant topics, superb organization, stimulating discussions and networking opportunities
2021 Official Venue
Park Hyatt Doha Hotel
Doha, QatarPark Hyatt Doha is a sophisticated retreat located in Msheireb Downtown Doha, the world’s first sustainable downtown regeneration project. Immerse your mind in the artwork masterfully decorating the walls, indulge in a carefully curated treatment at our tranquil two-story spa, and take part in an exquisite culinary journey when you dine at one of our unique restaurants. For special accommodation offers for delegates of the Arab Fintech Forum please visit: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/DOHPH/G-ARFC
