Digital risk & resilience
Build stronger controls for an always-on, interconnected financial and telecom ecosystem.
Get tickets12th edition20–21 October 2026 · Riyadh
Where revenue, riskand trust converge.
The premier Digital Risk, Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management Conference for telecoms, banking and fintech leaders.
When20–21 October 2026
WhereRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
100+Senior delegates
16Confirmed speakers
20+Countries represented
2High-impact days
The essential meeting place
Where digital trust becomes a growth strategy.
The Digital Risk, Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management Conference brings together senior executives, regulators, practitioners and technology innovators from telecoms, banking and fintech.
Across two focused days, the programme moves beyond theory into practical strategies for protecting revenue, strengthening resilience and responding to the next generation of digital risk.
Discover the 2026 programme ↗An established global series
Experience built across 11 completed editions.
The series has connected industry leaders in Dubai, Istanbul, Johannesburg, Jakarta, Tanzania, Bahrain and Kenya. Riyadh now advances that legacy with a sharper cross-industry agenda for the Middle East and the wider global community.
Connect with the organising team12thEstablished edition
2High-impact days
4Industries connected
1Global platform
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Key focus
The issues shaping tomorrow's digital economy.
Cross-industry intelligence, real-world case studies and frank executive dialogue—designed for leaders who need answers, not noise.
Revenue & business assurance
Protect every revenue stream across 5G, digital services, cloud and emerging business models.
Fraud & financial crime
Stay ahead of identity fraud, SIM-swap, payment abuse and increasingly sophisticated attacks.
AI, analytics & automation
Turn intelligence into faster detection, better decisions and measurable operational impact.
Confirmed speakers
Leaders doing the work. Ideas driving the industry.
Hear directly from senior practitioners across operators, banks, consultancies and technology providers. Every session is built around insight you can take back to the business.
01Amit Agrawal
Global Head, Revenue Assurance
Tareq Khawaldeh
GRC & Business Continuity Director
03Meshaal Al-Ibrahim
Head of Corporate Security
04Mohamed Temsamani
Director, Revenue Management
05Dr. Maysa Basoudan
Board Member
Haitham Al Raisi
VP, Investigations & Fraud Management
07Mphumzeni Lukhele
Chief Internal Audit & Forensics Services Officer
08Mahmoud Farouq
Anti-Fraud & Investigations Sr. Manager
09Ahmed Abdelaal
Manager, Fraud Management
10Aqeel Al Ali
Head of Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management
11Iyad Mourtada
Managing Director · ACFE Authorized Trainer
12Badreldin Elhadi
Risk Management Consultant
13Alioune Badara Pierre Niang
Revenue Assurance Senior Supervisor
14Salman Abou Hassan
Founder & President
15Ihab Al-Shayeb
Vice President of Technology
Mohammed Mahmoud
RAFM Consultant
Who you will meet
One room. Every side of the digital-risk conversation.
Purposeful networking with the people shaping policy, protecting revenue and building the next generation of trusted digital services.
Telecom operators
RAFM, business assurance, finance, risk and internal audit
Banks & financial institutions
Fraud risk, AML, compliance, payments and digital banking
Regulators & authorities
Telecom regulators, central banks and financial intelligence units
Fintech & payments
Digital wallets, payment networks, identity and authentication
Cybersecurity & risk
Security, operational resilience and financial-crime leaders
Technology partners
AI, analytics, fraud prevention and assurance solution providers
Event programme
Two days designed for decisions.
Day 01Manage risk. Assure revenue. Build digital trust.
Arrival
Registration & Networking
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- Networking over coffee
Opening
Welcome Address
TBC
- Opening remarks
Keynote
From Control to Competitive Advantage: Enabling Profitable and Resilient Growth
Amit AgrawalGlobal Head of Fraud Management and Revenue Assurance · Lyca Group
- Key industry insights
- Visionary perspective
- Strategic outlook
Presentation
The eSIM Attack Chain: From Mobile Identity to Bank Account
Aqeel Al AliHead of Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management · Batelco (Beyon)
- eSIM fraud landscape
- Attack chain & techniques
- Impact & mitigation
Break
Coffee Break
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- Networking & refreshments
Presentation
AI-Driven Fraud: Emerging Threats and Investigation Strategies Across Telecoms & Banking
Iyad MourtadaManaging Director / ACFE Authorised Trainer
- AI-enabled fraud attacks
- Deepfakes & synthetic identities
- Investigation techniques
- Future preparedness
Presentation
From Airtime to Financial Transactions: How Mobile Money Is Forcing a New Assurance Paradigm
Ihab Al-ShayebVice President of Technology · LATRO
- Mobile money fraud landscape
- Emerging risks & impact
- Assurance strategies & controls
Session
Session / Topic TBC – Confirmed Speaker
Alioune Badara Pierre NiangRevenue Assurance Senior Supervisor · Expresso Telecom
- Topic to be confirmed
Panel · 60 min
Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Fraud Management & Revenue Assurance
Tareq Khawaldeh (Moderator)Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Director · Orange Jordan
- Telecom operator representative – TBC
- Regulator representative – TBC
- Industry expert – TBC
Lunch
Networking Lunch
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- Networking & lunch
Presentation
Leveraging Technology for Smarter Fraud Management: A Practical Use Case and Lessons Learned
Mahmoud FarouqAnti-Fraud & Investigation Senior Manager · Vodafone Egypt
- Customer impact
- Detection methods
- Mitigation strategies
Presentation
From Reactive to Predictive RAFM: How AI and GenAI Are Redefining Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management
Mohamed TemsamaniDirector, Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management · inwi
- Applying AI & GenAI in fraud management
- Driving business assurance & value
- The shift to predictive RAFM
Presentation
RAFM 2030: From Revenue Protection to Business Assurance and Strategic Value
Mohammed MahmoudRevenue Assurance & Fraud Management Consultant · RevGuard
- Proactive assurance
- Leakage prevention
- Value realisation
Session
Resilience in Telecom Fraud Operations
TBC
- Building resilient operations
- People, process, technology & collaboration
- Preparing for future disruptions
Presentation
Topic to Be Announced
Badreldin ElhadiRisk Management & Business Continuity Consultant · Saudi Energy – National Grid – Telecom Sector
- Topic to be announced
Session
Future of Fraud & Revenue Assurance: Trends Shaping 2030 and Beyond
TBC
- Future outlook
- Strategic priorities
- Way forward
Session
Topic to Be Announced
TBC
- Topic to be announced
Panel · 40 min
Balancing Control and Growth: Enabling Profitability, Resilience, and Business Success
Amit Agrawal (Moderator)Global Head of Fraud Management and Revenue Assurance · Lyca Group
- Enabling profitable growth
- Strengthening resilience
- Balancing control with business success
Evening
Networking Dinner & Awards
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- Best Revenue Assurance Team
- Best Fraud Management Initiative
- AI Innovation Award
- Digital Trust Excellence Award
Programme subject to refinement as additional speakers and topics are confirmed.Agenda enquiries ↗
Awards & recognitionSubmit an award nomination
Celebrating the people protecting our digital future.
A dedicated ceremony recognising measurable impact, innovation and leadership across telecoms, banking, fintech, cybersecurity and fraud management.
01
Excellence in Revenue Assurance
02
Excellence in Fraud Management & Prevention
03
Digital Risk & Cybersecurity Leadership
04
Innovation in AI-Driven Fraud Detection
05
Best Digital Transformation & Business Assurance Initiative
06
Financial Crime Prevention Excellence
07
Best Telecom–Banking Collaboration Initiative
08
Outstanding Risk & Compliance Leader
09
Emerging Leader in Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management
10
Technology Innovation Partner of the Year
11
Lifetime Contribution to the RAFM Industry
The organisations behind the event
Partners in resilience, innovation and trust.
Media partners
Partnership opportunities
Explore sponsorshipPut your brand at the centre of the conversation.
Registration
Choose the pass that fits your role.
Early-bird rates are available until 31 August 2026.
Telecom & banking delegatesEarly bird
Telecom & Banking
Delegate Pass
Early Bird Rate$699
- Full conference access — all keynotes, panels and sessions
- Exhibition hall and networking access
- Networking coffee breaks
- Lunch on both conference days
- Conference materials and presentations
- Certificate of participation
Industry leadersActionable insightsValuable connections
Telecom & banking delegatesStandard
Telecom & Banking
Delegate Pass
Standard Rate$999
- Full conference access — all keynotes, panels and sessions
- Exhibition hall and networking access
- Networking coffee breaks
- Lunch on both conference days
- Conference materials and presentations
- Certificate of participation
Industry leadersActionable insightsValuable connections
Solution providers & vendorsEarly bird
Solution Provider /
Vendor Pass
Early Bird Rate$1,499
- Full conference access — all keynotes, panels and sessions
- Exhibition and networking access
- Meet telecom and banking decision-makers
- Schedule meetings with key prospects
- Generate qualified business leads
- Build strategic partnerships
- Lunches and networking coffee breaks
- Conference materials and presentations
Grow your businessBuild partnershipsMaximise ROI
Solution providers & vendorsStandard
Solution Provider /
Vendor Pass
Standard Rate$1,999
- Full conference access — all keynotes, panels and sessions
- Exhibition and networking access
- Meet telecom and banking decision-makers
- Schedule meetings with key prospects
- Generate qualified business leads
- Build strategic partnerships
- Lunches and networking coffee breaks
- Conference materials and presentations
Grow your businessBuild partnershipsMaximise ROI
Delegate passes are reserved for telecom operators, mobile network operators, banks and financial institutions. Vendors, consultants, integrators and technology providers should select the Solution Provider pass.
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