JRNY proudly announces the launch of the Fintech Industry Retreat 2025 – Volume 4, taking place December 3–6 in El Gouna, in partnership with the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) and sponsored by Raya Data Center (a subsidiary of Raya Information Technology under Raya Holding for Financial Investments), Farida | Coldwell Banker, and Lucky. This year’s edition convenes 120–140 senior leaders from fintech startups, banks, financial institutions, regulators, investors, and ecosystem enablers.
Building on the success of previous editions, the retreat continues to be one of Egypt’s most influential convening spaces for shaping the future of financial technology. The fourth edition focuses on fostering collaboration among startups, corporates, investors, and policymakers; advancing financial inclusion; and exploring practical strategies for expanding access to underserved communities. It also aims to support the introduction and regulation of new investment asset classes, ensuring safe, diverse, and accessible saving and investment opportunities for all.
The retreat will help inform policy discussions through open exchanges with regulators while showcasing real-world applications of AI, blockchain, and cloud technologies tailored to the Egyptian market.
As part of the launch, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Farid, Chairman of the FRA, and Ms. Dalia Said, Co-Founder & CEO of JRNY, signed a cooperation MoU to support the FinTech Program and ensure active participation from government and regulatory bodies. This reflects the FRA’s commitment to enabling an innovation-friendly environment for Egypt’s fintech and startup ecosystem.
From JRNY’s side, Ahmed Salah, Managing Partner, emphasized that this collaboration strengthens dialogue between the private sector and regulatory bodies—an essential step in advancing financial inclusion and driving meaningful ecosystem impact.
The retreat continues to build on a trusted foundation of community, learning, and co-creation. It forms part of JRNY’s broader year-round engagement journey, which includes meetups, community events, and policy-focused collaborations.
About JRNY
Since 2013, JRNY has established itself as a leading ecosystem builder in the MENA region, delivering more than 170 retreats and workshops and engaging over 8,000 participants. JRNY specializes in transformative experiences that combine learning, collaboration, and human connection—supporting sectors such as entrepreneurship, employment, education, sustainability, migration, and fintech.
