The Future of Finance:
Legal Innovation and Arbitration in a Digital World – Opportunities and Challenges in the FinTech Era

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  • Monday 17 February 2025
  • starting 09:00 AM

Overview

The rapid advancement of Fintech (financial technology) has not only revolutionized the financial industry but also introduced a host of unique challenges and opportunities in the legal and dispute resolution realms. With the increasing integration of digital platforms, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and AI-driven financial services, the legal landscape is undergoing seismic shifts. Arbitration, with its flexibility, efficiency, and expertise, has emerged as a pivotal tool in resolving disputes within the Fintech sector. This conference will examine the evolving role of arbitration in the Fintech ecosystem, providing a platform for legal practitioners, financial experts, and policymakers to engage in insightful discussions on the intersection of technology, law, and alternative dispute resolution. Through an in-depth exploration of emerging trends, regulatory frameworks, and dispute resolution mechanisms, the conference will address the critical need for arbitration as a trusted and effective means of resolving complex, cross-border disputes in this dynamic and rapidly expanding industry.

Objectives

This event will bring together Egyptian FinTech companies, their users (merchants and SMEs), and arbitration experts to:

  • Raise awareness of the FinTech industry's global and African growth trajectory.
  • Highlight how arbitration can be a suitable mechanism for resolving disputes within the digital and FinTech sectors.
  • Promote CRCICA's arbitration rules as the ideal framework for resolving FinTech-related disputes.

Tentative Agenda

Registration
9:00 - 9:45

Arrival to CRCICA and Registration

Opening
9:45 - 10:30

Welcome Remarks

Keynote Address
10:30 - 11:00

Keynote Speech

Main Panel 1
11:00 - 12:30
Arbitration for FinTech
Break
12:30 - 1:00

Coffee Break

Round Table Discussion
01:00 - 2:30
Regional Challenges and Opportunities
Main Panel 2
2:30 - 4:00
Future Outlook
Closing
04:00 - 04:30

Closing Remarks

Lunch
04:30

Networking Lunch

Registration Fees

  • USD 100$ for Non-Egyptians
  • 2000 EGP for Egyptians
  • 500 EGP for Judges / Academics who do not practice law/ Members of Ciarb / Students

Registration

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Payment Method
Account Name: The Cairo Regional Center for International Commercial Arbitration
Bank: Qatar National Bank
Address: 2 Al Kamel Mohamed Branch, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Branch Code: 00062
Account Number (EGP): 20311905754
IBAN (EGP): EG950037006208182031190575428
Swift Code: QNBAEGCX

Registration Fee

  • USD 100$ for Non-Egyptians
Payment Method
Account Name: The Cairo Regional Center for International Commercial Arbitration
Bank: Qatar National Bank
Branch Address: 2 Al Kamel Mohamed Branch, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt.
Branch Code: 00062
Account Number (US$): 62-20310212426-67
IBAN (US$): EG420037006208402031021242667
Swift Code: QNBAEGCX

Sponsorship

We are delighted to invite you to sponsor “The Future of Finance: Legal Innovation and Arbitration in a Digital World – Opportunities and Challenges in the FinTech Era” organized by the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA) in partnership with The SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC).

This prestigious one-day event is expected to be a remarkable success, offering a unique platform to explore the evolving role of legal innovation and arbitration in the FinTech era. Bringing together leading professionals from law, economics, and fintech, the Conference will delve into the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities shaping the digital financial landscape.

In the spirit of inclusivity and equal recognition, all sponsorship packages are designed to offer uniform benefits, ensuring consistent visibility and appreciation for all our valued partners.