Cybersecurity Leaders to Convene in Cairo for Egypt’s Payment Security Summit 2025

Mustafa Eid, Cairo – Egypt, 22 September 2025:

Cairo will host the Payment Security Summit – Egypt 2025 on Tuesday, September 23, at The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa, Katameya Dunes. The event gathers more than 150 senior decision-makers, cybersecurity experts, compliance officers, and IT executives to discuss strategies for securing Egypt’s digital payments ecosystem.

Keynotes on AI-driven Threats and Compliance

The summit opens with a keynote from Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director at the PCI Security Standards Council, who will address AI-driven threats and compliance requirements under PCI DSS v4.0.1. Following him, Paul Mathew, a cybersecurity and AI specialist, will highlight new innovations that strengthen digital transaction security.

Panel Discussions with Regional and Global Experts

Sessions include “Cybersecurity Threats and Compliance – Balancing Security with Business Innovation” with Dr. Mohamed Kamal (Ministry of Finance), Islam Mahrous (National Bank of Kuwait), Mohamed Shaker (Ministry of Communications), Ahmed El-Touny («Visa»), and Parminder Lall (1 Cyber Valley). Another session, “Building Cyber Resilience Across the Payments Ecosystem,” features CISOs and security leaders from major banks and technology firms.

Supporting Egypt’s Digital Transformation

The summit supports Egypt’s journey toward a less-cash economy by advancing secure digital payments, strengthening regulations, expanding financial inclusion, and protecting electronic payment infrastructure. Topics cover digital banking transformation, mobile wallets, AI-powered fraud detection, and cross-sector collaboration to boost trust and data security.

High-profile Speakers

Confirmed speakers include Hala El-Said (Economic Advisor to the President of Egypt), Dr. Mohamed Kamal (Director of Cybersecurity at the Ministry of Finance), Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hafiz (Senior Cybersecurity Advisor, National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority), Mohamed El-Mahdy (Head of Information Security & Tech Risk at «Iscore»), Abeer Khidr (Group Head of Cybersecurity, National Bank of Egypt), and Ahmed El-Touny (Head of Risk, «Visa» Egypt & Saudi Arabia).

Why the Summit Matters

Egypt issued over 62 million payment cards by September 2023, with more than 55% under the Meeza brand. Mobile wallets surpassed 36 million active accounts, with transactions totaling EGP 853 billion. Egypt’s e-commerce market is projected to reach USD 19.6 billion by 2032, making digital transaction security a top priority.

Organized by QNA

The summit is hosted by QNA, a trusted leader in event management, known for delivering over 150 B2B conferences and summits across India, APAC, the Middle East, and Africa. QNA creates interactive platforms that unite business leaders, entrepreneurs, governments, and change-makers to drive meaningful transformation.

QNA emphasizes asking the right questions, challenging the status quo, and sharing cutting-edge insights that empower attendees to lead with vision in a dynamic global environment.

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