9th Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks

1 October 2025, Cairo – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will co-organize the 9th Conference of Mediterranean Central Banks in partnership with the Central Bank of Egypt, the Banco de España, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed), and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) itself.

The event will take place in Cairo on 1 October 2025, under the theme:

“Harnessing Innovation and Integration for Sustainable and Inclusive Development in the Mediterranean Region.”
This ninth edition of the conference is part of an ongoing joint initiative aimed at fostering an open and comprehensive dialogue on the economic and financial situation of the Mediterranean region, with a particular focus on the perspectives of Central Bank Governors.

On this occasion, the first two sessions will feature discussions among Central Bank Governors on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) development for the financial sector and for central banking activities, as well as the role of the financial sector in supporting the green transition.

The last two sessions will bring together subject-matter experts to debate key topics such as the financial inclusion of women entrepreneurs and SMEs, and financial integration in the Mediterranean region.