Electronic Payment Forum and Exhibition 2025 opens at Tripoli Fairgrounds
The organisers say the forum is the largest banking event in Libya, is under the patronage of the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya.
The organisers say the forum will be attended by representatives of commercial banks, technology companies, government institutions, experts and specialists locally and internationally, making it a leading platform for exchanging experiences and presenting initiatives and projects related to digital transformation in the financial sector.
The organisers also say the forum will include a full scientific programme headed by specialists and experts in the financial, economic and technical fields. This offers an opportunity to attend sessions and gain knowledge in the most important axes of financial technologies, digital transformation and electronic payment. Tags: e-payment e-payments
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