2026 BAFT MENA Forum: Tech, Tides, and Transformation

The 2026 BAFT MENA Forum brings together senior executives, industry leaders, innovators, and influencers from across the Middle East, North Africa, and global financial ecosystem to explore the forces shaping the future of transaction banking and financial services. The Forum serves as a premier regional platform where thought leadership, collaboration, and strategic dialogue converge to address the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Under the theme Tech, Tides, and Transformation, the two-day Forum will convene in Dubai, UAE on 20–21 January 2026, providing a platform to examine how emerging technologies such as generative AI, stablecoins, and tokenization, alongside macroeconomic shifts and evolving trade corridors, are redefining the financial ecosystem in the MENA region and beyond.

Participants will engage in high-impact keynote sessions, interactive panel discussions, dedicated networking opportunities, and structured bilateral meetings – all designed to deliver actionable insights, foster collaboration, and accelerate transformation across transaction banking, payments, and trade finance.

Event Details

Event: 2026 BAFT MENA Forum

Dates: 20–21 January 2026

Location: Dubai, UAE (Embassy Suites by Hilton Dubai Business Bay)

Format: Exhibitions, panels, networking sessions, product showcases

Why Attend

The Forum is the definitive gathering for leaders focused on the future of global banking and digital transformation. Delegates can expect to:

Hear from senior transaction banking executives, policymakers, and solution providers on key industry trends such as stablecoins, AI, and the tokenization of financial services.

Participate in focused discussions and insights that explore the strategic intersection of technology and regional economic dynamics.

Connect with peers and potential partners during structured bilateral meeting sessions and networking breaks.

Access practical strategies and use cases that support successful adoption of digital solutions and collaborative business models.

Azentio Panel: Harnessing Generative AI for Transaction Banking Success: strategies for banks of all sizes

As part of the Forum program, Azentio will moderate a specialist session from 12:10 – 12:45 titled “Harnessing Generative AI for Transaction Banking Success: Strategies for Banks of All Sizes”. Moderated by Alfred Quertier, Field CTO at Azentio, the session will explore practical strategies for banks to adopt generative AI, overcome implementation challenges, and drive measurable impact – from operational efficiency and risk management to enhanced client experience.

Reserve your slot with Azentio at 2026 BAFT MENA Forum.