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Why This Conference?
Deals Happen Here. Our sponsors and partners don't just network they close. Within 30 - 90 days post event, it's common to see pilot projects, PoCs, and mandates take off.
This isn't luck it's built into our DNA. Every Cogent conference is engineered for deal velocity, driven by BANT qualified decision makers and designed to convert high value conversations into real, revenue generating outcomes.
REGTECH & DNFBP SERIES
EVENT OVERVIEW
As regulatory pressure intensifies and digital threats evolve, financial institutions across the MENA region are facing a defining moment. The 14th MENA RegTech Conference—taking place on 3rd November 2027 is the region’s most dynamic and future-focused forum dedicated to regulatory technology, financial crime innovation, and digital compliance leadership.
Set in the heart of MENA’s innovation capital, this one-day, high-energy gathering brings together global regulators, banking leaders, compliance disruptors, and RegTech pioneers to explore the next wave of regulatory intelligence.
From real-time AI monitoring and decentralized identity systems to the fast-growing need for crypto compliance, this is where today’s challenges meet tomorrow’s solutions.
This isn’t just a conference—it’s a strategic movement.
Attendees
Speakers
Case Studies
Leading Companies
EVENT FORMAT
Audience will be invitation-only to ensure high-quality engagement.
Program Flow
Regulator keynote addresses
Banking and fintech expert panels
Technical solution presentations
Case studies from financial institutions
Fireside discussions
Networking sessions
The world of regulation is shifting rapidly—and the MENA region is becoming ground zero for digital compliance transformation. Whether it’s the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031, evolving AML/CFT directives, or Open Banking mandates, change is happening fast.
At this conference, you’ll gain:
FOCUSED INDUSTRIES
Enterprise AML governance, transaction monitoring, and supervisory alignment.
Digital onboarding, real-time controls, and high-velocity payment risk management.
Claims integrity, screening controls, and regulatory reporting quality at scale.
Cross-border transaction oversight, sanctions filtering, and STR effectiveness.
Policy execution frameworks, data interoperability, and risk-based supervision.
Client due diligence, portfolio surveillance, and governance control modernization.
VASP compliance readiness, wallet risk intelligence, and travel-rule enablement.
Identity assurance infrastructure, fraud signals, and secure onboarding support.
Regulatory interpretation, control design, and execution-oriented advisory support.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Structured for decision-makers who need clear execution tracks, not theoretical discussion.
Align regulators and industry on FATF technical priorities.
Address AML implementation challenges across institutions.
Showcase solutions that strengthen AML control frameworks.
Accelerate collaboration among banks, fintechs, and tech providers.
Position RegTech Series as Southeast Asia’s AML compliance platform.
INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES
Financial sector, fintech, crypto, PPP, government, virtual asset, Web3, economic accelerator, AML compliance, FATF, licensing, supervision, inspection, internal audit, governance, risk, internal control, BCM, crisis management, and information security.
“It was a great pleasure participating at the event”
Head of Financial Crime & MLRO, Middle East
“It was a pleasure to attend and speak at the RegTech Conference last week, great discussions and insights shared across the industry! I highlighted how evolving regulations have shaped banks' compliance functions: stronger compliance teams, greater accountability at senior levels, and significant investment in technology for monitoring, screening, and reporting. These efforts have strengthened compliance culture across the sector. Banks are now more risk-aware and have better structured risk assessments particularly in areas like Proliferation Financing, where the UAE is showing strong leadership. Overall, continuous regulatory evolution and public/private dialogue have collectively raised the bar for compliance and governance in the banking sector.”
Advisory that Accelerates Growth
“What a day at #RegTech2025! This year's conference reaffirmed one thing: regulatory technology isn't the future. It's the now. As Gold Sponsor, we were proud to stand at the intersection of compliance, innovation, and governance. Our thanks to Cogent Solutions Event Management and the entire RegTech community for creating a space where real issues are addressed - from AI in compliance to virtual asset oversight. Special thanks to our Director, Michael Wharton, for his session on 'RegTech at the Core of Virtual Asset Governance', spotlighting the frameworks, risks, and realities shaping our digital economy. To all who stopped by Booth 6, thank you. Let's keep the conversation going.”
Senior Business Development Manager - EMEA-GCC at MCO (MyComplianceOffice) - Next generation Conduct Risk and Conflicts Compliance Technology
“A fantastic evening following the RegTech Summit, surrounded by a great group of senior compliance professionals. Always a pleasure to connect with peers who are shaping the future of compliance, ethics, and conduct across the region. The conversations, shared experiences, and insights were invaluable - a reminder of just how collaborative and forward-thinking our industry has become. Looking forward to continuing the dialogue and building on the momentum from the Summit.”
Seasoned banker, financial crime compliance expert, FICA Fellow (ICA UK), CAMS, LSSBB, MCSI, Ex-HSBC, Ex-Citi, Ex-HBL, with a focus on fintech, risk transformation, and digitalization.
“It was an excellent event - well organized and a great platform to connect with fellow professionals from the same fraternity.”
JOIN RegTech 2027
Be in the room with regulators, compliance leaders, and financial institutions shaping next-gen AML and RegTech execution in UAE.