The 11th MENA RegTech Conference is a premier event dedicated to advancing regulatory technology, compliance automation, and digital risk innovation in the Middle East and North Africa region. Organized by Cogent Solutions Event Management, this conference brings together leaders in regulatory affairs, financial crime prevention, and digital transformation to shape the next generation of compliance ecosystems.
Key topics covered include the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain with legacy banking systems, the role of banks in digital transformation, and case studies of successful new technology implementations. Discussions also focus on regulatory blind spots, particularly concerning exchange houses and non-banking financial institutions, and strategies to mitigate associated risks.
The conference features high-impact panel discussions with prominent practitioners and industry leaders. Notable sessions include "Regulatory Transformation: How Far Have We Come in the UAE?" and "Regulatory Blind Spots: The Case of Exchange Houses & Non-Banking Financial Institutions." These panels provide valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
This event is essential for compliance leaders, regulatory pioneers, and professionals involved in financial crime prevention and digital transformation. Attendees gain critical insights into navigating complex regulatory environments, understanding rising financial crime risks, and adapting to evolving digital mandates with confidence and clarity.
Speakers(9)
Amarjeet Singh
Head of Compliance at Sharaf Exchange
Dr. Ayesha Binlootah
Assistant Vice President at Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
Lisa Vainio
Leader, Market Development & Public Policy at World Gold Council
Mahammad Ansar K A
Chief Compliance Officer at LuLu Exchange
Muhammad Rashid
Co-Founder & Chief Compliance Officer at Jingle Pay
Muhammad is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) with expertise in financial crime compliance. He has spoken on topics such as regulatory blind spots and the balance between innovation and regulation in the financial sector.
Sadiq Ansari
Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Al Ansari Financial Services
Samir Khiter
Head of Financial Crime & MLRO at Barclays UAE and DIFC
Sohail Akbar
Head of Compliance at UHY James - Audit l Tax l Advisory l Risk l Technology
With over 16 years of experience in compliance, financial crime risk management, and regulatory audits, Sohail has led compliance programs across banks, exchange houses, and virtual asset service providers. He is a certified member of ACAMS and has contributed to the CAMS-Audit certification. Sohail has also collaborated with ACFCS on expert-led webinars in FinTech and crypto investigations, and delivered impactful AML/CFT training across various sectors.
Zain Khalid
Head of Financial Crime Compliance & Group MLRO
Event Details
- Date
- November 6, 2025
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Shangri-La Dubai
- Audience
- Compliance leaders, regulatory pioneers, financial crime prevention professionals, digital transformation experts