The 11th MENA RegTech Conference, organized by Cogent Solutions, is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at the Shangri-La Dubai, UAE. This premier event focuses on regulatory technology, financial crime innovation, and digital compliance leadership, bringing together global regulators, banking leaders, compliance disruptors, and RegTech pioneers to explore the next wave of regulatory intelligence.
Key topics include real-time AI monitoring, decentralized identity systems, and the growing need for crypto compliance. The conference aims to address the evolving challenges in the regulatory landscape and provide actionable strategies for RegTech adoption, insights into cross-border compliance risks, and real-world case studies from leading banks and regulators in the MENA region.
Attendees will have opportunities to network with industry leaders, participate in breakout sessions, and explore an exhibition showcase featuring cutting-edge products and technologies aimed at reducing AML risks. Notable speakers include Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi, National Risk and Policy Director at the Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing, and Dr. Ayesha Binlootah, Assistant Vice President at the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority.
This conference is designed for professionals operating at the intersection of regulation, risk, and technology, including Chief Compliance Officers, regulators, AML/CFT experts, banking and FinTech executives, and cybersecurity specialists. Attending this event will provide valuable insights and strategies to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Speakers(24)
Dr. Ayesha Binlootah
Assistant Vice President at Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi
National Risk and Policy Director at The Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
Dr. Yoonus C Ahammed
Director, FCSO TM Solutions at Standard Chartered Bank
Mr. Adeel Mirza
Head of AML & KYC Unit at Al Masraf Bank
Mr. Amarjeet Singh
Head of Compliance at Sharaf Exchange
Mr. Anicet Fantar
Risk & Compliance Specialist at Dow Jones
Mr. Bilal Khan
Executive Director and Head of Compliance - Global Markets, Africa & Middle East and Group Islamic Banking at Standard Chartered Bank
Mr. Dilip Krishnasamy
Head of Compliance Monitoring & Assurance in Compliance at Ajman Bank
Mr. Gopi Maren
GAFAI UAE Delegate
Mr. Haseeb Ansari
Chief Compliance Officer at Emirates Islamic
Mr. Mahammad Ansar K A
Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO at LuLu International Exchange
Mr. Michael Wharton
Founding Member and Director at AKW Consultants
Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan
Executive Director, Head of Client Onboarding & Lifecycle Management, Middle-East at Bank of Singapore
Mr. Muhammad Rashid
Co-founder, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Jingle Pay
Mr. Pieter Vos
Head of Compliance - GCC at United Bank Limited
Mr. Ryan Sheridan
US Head of Regulatory Intelligence & Strategy at Global Relay
Mr. Sadiq Ali Ansari
Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Ansari Financial Services P.J.S.C
Mr. Siddiq Khawaja
Cluster AML Head Middle East & Africa at Citibank
Mr. Sohail Akbar
Head of Compliance at UHY James
Mr. Standford Cardoz
Industry Expert
Mr. Sumit Sarkar
Group Head of Sanctions at Mashreq Bank
Ms. Francesca D'Souza
Head of Compliance and MLRO at Axis Bank
Ms. Gurminder Harinder Singh, CAMS, CGSS, CFCS
Head of Compliance at Wall Street Exchange (Emirates Post Group), Dubai
Ms. Lisa Vainio
Leader, Market Development & Public Policy at World Gold Council
Event Details
- Date
- May 15-16, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Shangri-La Dubai
- Audience
- Chief Compliance Officers, regulators, AML/CFT experts, banking and FinTech executives, cybersecurity specialists