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Libya-France Financial Symposium

8 Jun 2026 | Paris, France

Libya-France Financial Symposium

PROGRAM

09:00 AMNetworking breakfast

10:00 AM – Opening remarks

  • Mr. Louis Margueritte, Chief Executive Officer, Business France
  • H.E. Mr. Naji Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya

10:30 AM – Introductory panel discussion : Trade and investment between France and Libya, current situation and outlook

  • Mr. Abderrazak ELHOUCH, President, Union of Libyan Banks
  • Mr. Philippe GARCIA, North Africa Director, Business France
  • Mr. Cyril ARMANGE, Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs Director, Delubac Bank
  • Mr. Zakaria ALBAROUNI, General Manager, Al Baraka Insurance

11:15 AM : Harmonizing frameworks and strengthening global financial connectivity

  • Mr. Ghassan ATIGA, Head of Business Coverage – Libya, Wholesale Banking Europe, Bank ABC
  • Mr. A. Hkim ZAGALAI, Chairman of the Board and General Manager, Zaytouna Insurance
  • Mr. Arnaud GUIGNE, Head of the Regional Economic Service for Tunisia and Libya, Directorate-General of the Treasury
  • Mr. Maxime BOST, Programme Director, Expertise France Libya

12:00 AM : Sovereignty and innovation: Securing the future of trade

  • Ms. Abeer Zoghbia, Head of Treasury Department, Sahara Bank (TBC)
  • Dr. Anwar Elfeitori, CEO, Zaho for Electronic Payment Services
  • Ms. Neila BEN ZINA, CEO, Wimbee
  • Mr. Youssef BEN HENDA, Senior Regional Officer, Arab World & Turkey – Representative Offices – Islamic Banking, Union of Arab and French Banks

12:45 AM – Closing remarks

  • Dr. Ali Amreeghah – Governor’s Advisor for Institutional Developmen
  • Mr. Abderrazak ELHOUCH, President, Union of Libyan Banks
  • Mr. Omar HEDHLI, E

1:00 PM – NETWORKING LUNCH

  • VIP lunch : CBL’s delegation + French institutions (French treasury, Business France, Ministry of Foreign Affairs) 
  • Networking lunch : Libyan banks + French banks and companies 

2:30-6:00 PM – B2B SESSIONS
via the platform B2match