The third edition of the Banking and Business Technology Forum kicked off in Misrata last Saturday (22 to 24 November) under the patronage of the Central Bank of Libya.

The forum features wide participation, including banking leaders, technology, insurance, telecommunications, and electronic payment companies, as well as a select group of entrepreneurs and startups, and Arab and international banking experts.

Towards a more innovative financial sector
The third edition focuses on accelerating digital transformation, developing electronic payment services, enhancing cybersecurity, and expanding the use of artificial intelligence and cloud solutions in banking operations, in line with global developments.

First dialogue sessions
The first dialogue sessions of the forum also commenced bringing together experts and decision-makers to discuss the most important transformations in the banking sector. Day one topics were:

Cybersecurity: Concepts and policies to enhance trust in the banking sector

Good governance and its role in improving performance and ensuring service quality

Banking artificial intelligence: Between reality and the inevitability of adoption

These sessions will highlight the future of financial services, the challenges of digital transformation, and tools for building a more sustainable and efficient banking sector.