The Cashless Future: Digital Payments, Fintech Innovation

Description

The Cashless Future: Digital Payments, Fintech Innovation is a professional workshop offered by Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), exploring the technologies, innovations, and strategies shaping the transition toward a cash-light economy. The programme helps participants understand the evolution of digital payments, fintech developments, and the role of financial technology in transforming modern banking and business operations.

The workshop covers key fintech innovations, including AI, blockchain, APIs, open banking, digital wallets, QR codes, NFC, cards, and instant payment infrastructure. Participants will also explore Qatar’s progress toward financial digitalization, including Qatar National Vision 2030, the National Fintech Strategy, and the roles of Qatar Central Bank, QPay, and local banks.

Key topics include the global shift toward cashless economies, digital payment systems, financial regulation, cybersecurity, data privacy, consumer protection, financial inclusion, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Through these topics and interactive group discussions, participants will examine the benefits and challenges of a cash-light society and identify practical ways organizations can adopt digital payment solutions strategically.

The workshop is designed for bankers, financial services professionals, payment system operators, digital banking teams, government and regulatory officials, business leaders, technology and cybersecurity professionals, and fintech entrepreneurs. No prior education or work experience is required.

Event Details:

• Date: 11 November 2026

• Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Duration: 7 hours

• Language: English

• Venue: Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), Doha, Qatar

• Registration Fee: QAR 1,000