08:00 – 09:00 I Registration & Networking Breakfast Welcome coffee, check-in, and informal introductions.
09:00 – 09:30 I Opening Ceremony
- Opening Remarks
- EU Commission Representative
- Arab Monetary Fund Representative
- African Development Bank Representative
- Belgian Ministry of Finance
09:30 – 10:15 I Keynote Address
Topic: Reimagining Banking Across Continents: A Tripartite Vision for Financial Resilience Speaker: Governor of a major central bank (e.g., ECB, Banque du Liban, Central Bank of Egypt)
10:15 – 11:30 I Panel 1: Regional Financial Integration & Cross-Border Banking
Key Themes.
- Regulatory harmonization
- Basel III/IV compliance
- Capital flows between the three regions
- Role of development finance institutions
Panelists:
- CEO of a European multinational bank
- Governor of an Arab central bank
- African banking association leader IMF or World Bank representative
11:30 – 12:00 I Coffee Break & Networking
12:00 – 13:001Panel 2: The Future of Islamic and Ethical Finance in a Global Banking Landscape
Focus:
- Sharia-compliant instruments in cross-border finance
- ESG and impact investing from Islamic finance lenses
- Sukuk issuance and cooperation mechanisms
13:00 – 14:30 I Networking Lunch 8c Business Matching
Private investor-delegate meetings and embassy networking booths.
14:30 – 15:45 I Panel 3: Sovereign Wealth Funds & Intercontinental Investment Opportunities Topi cs:
- Arab and African SWF strategies in Europe
- Investment in digital banking, infrastructure, green projects
- Policy synergies and joint ventures
15:45 – 16:15 I Coffee Break
16:15 – 17:30 I Panel 4: Banking Innovation and the Role of FinTech in Financial Inclusion Themes:
- Digital banking trends in Africa and MENA
- Al and blockchain in cross-border compliance
- Open banking and regulatory sandboxes 17:30 – 18:00 I Wrap-Up & Day 1 Highlights Speaker: Forum Chairperson
19:30 – 22:30 I Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony Location: Chateau near Brussels
Featuring cultural performances, recognition of outstanding cooperation between Arab, Afri can, and European banks.