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12th edition
20–21 October 2026 · Riyadh
Where revenue, risk and trust converge.
The premier Digital Risk, Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management Conference for telecoms, banking and fintech leaders.
When
20–21 October 2026
Where
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
100+
Senior delegates
16
Confirmed speakers
20+
Countries represented
2
High-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.
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12th
Established edition
2
High-impact days
4
Industries connected
1
Global platform
Dubai
Istanbul
Johannesburg
Jakarta
Tanzania
Bahrain
Kenya
Riyadh 2026
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.
01
Amit Agrawal
Global Head, Revenue Assurance
Tareq Khawaldeh
GRC & Business Continuity Director
03
Dr. Maysa Basoudan
Board Member
04
Mphumzeni Lukhele
Chief Internal Audit & Forensics Services Officer
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05
Aqeel Al Ali
Head of Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management
06
Mahmoud Farouq
Anti-Fraud & Investigations Sr. Manager
Mohammed Mahmoud
RAFM Consultant
08
Iyad Mourtada
Managing Director · ACFE Authorized Trainer
Haitham Al Raisi
VP, Investigations & Fraud Management
10
Mohamed Temsamani
Director, Revenue Management
11
Meshaal Al-Ibrahim
Head of Corporate Security
12
Ahmed Abdelaal
Manager, Fraud Management
13
Badreldin Elhadi
Risk Management Consultant
14
Alioune Badara Pierre Niang
Revenue Assurance Senior Supervisor
15
Ihab Al-Shayeb
Vice President of Technology
16
Salman Abou Hassan
Founder & President
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
01
Manage risk. Assure revenue. Build digital trust.
Arrival
Registration & Networking
—
- Networking over coffee
Opening
Welcome Address
TBC
- Opening remarks
Keynote
Keynote: TBC
Amit Agrawal
Global 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 Ali
Head of Revenue Assurance & Fraud Management · Batelco (Beyon)
- eSIM fraud landscape
- Attack chain & techniques
- Impact & mitigation
Break
Coffee Break
—
- Networking & refreshments
Presentation
AI-Driven Fraud: Emerging Threats and Investigation Strategies Across Telecoms & Banking
Iyad Mourtada
Managing 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-Shayeb
Vice President of Technology · LATRO
- Mobile money fraud landscape
- Emerging risks & impact
- Assurance strategies & controls
Session
Session / Topic TBC – Confirmed Speaker
Alioune Badara Pierre Niang
Revenue 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
—
- Networking & lunch
Presentation
Leveraging Technology for Smarter Fraud Management: A Practical Use Case and Lessons Learned
Mahmoud Farouq
Anti-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 Temsamani
Director, 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 Mahmoud
Revenue 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 Elhadi
Risk 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
Presentation
Innovations Driving the Next Generation of Assurance
TBC
- Emerging technologies
- Innovation in RA & Fraud Management
- Real-world impact
Closing
Closing Remarks & Day 1 Wrap-up
TBC
- Key takeaways
- Closing remarks
Evening
Networking Dinner & Awards
—
- 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 & recognition
Submit 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 sponsorship
Put your brand at the centre of the conversation.
Registration
Choose the pass that fits your role.
Early-bird rates are available until 20 August 2026.
Telecom & banking delegates
Early bird
Delegate Pass
$
699
- Full two-day conference access
- Exhibition and networking access
- Coffee breaks and lunch on both days
- Materials, presentations and certificate
Telecom & banking delegates
Standard
Delegate Pass
$
999
- Full two-day conference access
- Exhibition and networking access
- Coffee breaks and lunch on both days
- Materials, presentations and certificate
Solution providers & vendors
Early bird
Vendor Pass
$
1,499
- Full two-day conference access
- Meet telecom and banking decision-makers
- Exhibition and networking access
- Materials, presentations and hospitality
Solution providers & vendors
Standard
Vendor Pass
$
1,999
- Full two-day conference access
- Meet telecom and banking decision-makers
- Exhibition and networking access
- Materials, presentations and hospitality
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.
Riyadh · 20–21 October 2026
Protect value.
Protect value.
Build trust.
Lead what comes next.
Join the senior leaders redefining digital risk, assurance and fraud management.
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