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FELS

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The ideas that shape the profession start here

November 15, 2026 · Dubai, UAE

FELS 2026 is a premier regional gathering that brings together accounting and finance leaders, industry experts, and decision-makers from across the Middle East and beyond to address the most important issues shaping the profession.

What you will walk away with:

  • Connections with people who speak your language
  • Explorations of big ideas before they go mainstream
  • Strategic capabilities you can put to work right away

Early bird pricing ends October 16.

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Event Highlights

IMA Middle East Student Case Competition 2026

The 2026 IMA Middle East Student Case Competition Finals wrapped up in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together some of the brightest young accounting and finance minds in the region to solve real-world corporate challenges.

This year, teams tackled the case study “West Valley Fresh Distribution Company: Using Data Analytics to Explore Opportunities in the Hass Avocado Market.” Finalists presented their financial models and strategic solutions live, in front of a panel of senior finance executives and business leaders.

The competition received more than 106 applications from across the Middle East, with just 5 teams advancing to the final round:

  • The American University in Cairo (Egypt) — 1st Place
  • King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia) — 2nd Place
  • American University of Beirut (Lebanon) — 3rd Place
  • United Arab Emirates University (UAE) — Finalist
  • University of Bahrain (Bahrain) — Finalist

IMA Cairo Academic Summit 2025

Held in partnership with the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO), the IMA Cairo Academic Summit 2025 featured expert-led talks, panel discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities.

The summit brought together academics, researchers, and policy influencers to share ideas and shape strategies for higher education in the digital age.

Highlights:

  • Keynotes from Dr. Yvonne Hinson (CEO, AAA) and Prof. Amal Said (Professor of Accounting, Haile College of Business, Northern Kentucky University)
  • Fireside chats on “IMA’s Strategic Role in Advancing Academic Talent and Excellence” and “Beyond the Lecture: The Case-Based Learning Revolution”
  • Panels on “Beyond the Page: Writing for Whom, and Why?” and “Academia Meets Industry: Co-Creating Job-Ready Talent”
  • An MoU signing between IMA and ARADO, plus the FMAA Academic Partner Ceremony

2025 IMA Cairo CFO Summit

The 2025 IMA Cairo CFO Summit, held in December 2025, brought together 250 managers and CFOs for a day of keynotes, discussions, and fireside chats on the changing role of financial leadership.

The day centered on knowledge-sharing from global and regional experts, networking through curated roundtables, and a close look at Egypt’s evolving financial landscape  and the CFO’s role in unlocking growth, investment, and innovation across the region.

With thanks to our sponsors and partners:

  • ESLSCA Executive Education — Main Educational Partner
  • UWorld — Official Sponsor
  • Nearshore Middle East — Approved Course Provider Partner
  • Hoft Academy — Learning Partner
  • Fathalla & Co., Accountants & Consultants — Company Sponsor
  • Vertix Holdings — Company Sponsor

FELS 2025

The third edition of the Finance Excellence & Leadership Summit (FELS) brought together 400+ finance, accounting, and business leaders from across the GCC, Levant, and North Africa, reaffirming its place as one of the region’s leading platforms for professional learning, collaboration, and thought leadership.

Hosted by the IMA Dubai Chapter with IMA Middle East, FELS 2025 welcomed finance professionals, industry leaders, academics, and business executives for a day focused on the future of the profession.

Sessions covered the topics shaping accounting and finance today, including artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy, leadership development, digital transformation, and the evolving role of finance professionals in driving business value.