- 24 Fintech summit will characteristic 175 hours of expert-led content material delivered by distinguished audio system from main Saudi and worldwide monetary establishments; together with Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA), Insurance Authority (IA), and Fintech Saudi.
- Summit to deal with governance, threat and coverage, cybersecurity, world interoperability, and innovation in funds.
As a brand new period of fintech development and adoption unfolds throughout Saudi Arabia, the inaugural version of 24 Fintech – the nation’s new monetary companies centered summit and exhibition – will supply a stage to senior authorities officers and world leaders within the finance sector to deal with essential matters impacting transformation of the Kingdom’s finance industry.
Taking place September 3-5 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, the landmark debut of 24 Fintech goals to solidify Saudi Arabia’s place as a global fintech chief. The occasion will probably be hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA), Insurance Authority (IA), and is co-organised by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, a three way partnership between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund.
With lower than six weeks till the debut occasion, a number of high-level audio system are confirmed to debate trending themes influencing the business. H.E Mohammed Al Jadaan, Chairman of Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), has been confirmed as a speaker at 24 Fintech.
Throughout the three-day summit, attendees will hear from high-ranking authorities officers, together with H.E Mohammed ElKuwaiz, Chairman of the Capital Market Authority; H.E Abdulaziz AlBoug, Chairman of the Insurance Authority; H.E Eng. Naij Al-Faisal Al-Tamimi, CEO, Insurance Authority; H.E Yazeed Alnafjan, Deputy Governor of Financial Innovation on the Saudi Central Bank; Yazeed AlDemaigi, Deputy of Strategy, Research & International Affairs, Capital Market Authority; and Nezar AlHaidar, CEO of Fintech Saudi.
Expected to draw over 26,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors, and 200 traders, 24 Fintech will characteristic 175 hours of expert-led content material, positioning itself as one of many world’s main fintech conferences. Key matters embody Governance, Risk and Policy, Cybersecurity, Global Interoperability, and Innovation in Payments.
24 Fintech will characteristic 4 levels internet hosting an array of keynotes, panel discussions, and business bulletins exploring funding alternatives, startups, expertise, and academia.
The Futures Forum Stage will probably be a hub for tutorial and interactive discussions on blue-sky considering, whereas the Fintech Fusion Stage will converge funding and innovation, offering a platform for founders and traders to share experiences. The 24° Trends Stage will discover the most recent developments and applied sciences reshaping finance.
Elsewhere, Startup Zone is a dynamic house for networking, pitching periods, competitions, and demo showcases that can run parallel to the Investor Program – a venue for unearthing alternatives and making connections with visionary entrepreneurs.
“Fintech Saudi is thrilled to co-organise 24 Fintech, a pivotal event aimed at cementing Saudi Arabia’s position at the forefront of global financial services discussions. 24 Fintech is an important milestone in advancing the Saudi fintech industry and is consistent with our vision to position the Kingdom as a leading global Fintech hub,” mentioned Nezar Alhaidar, CEO, Fintech Saudi.
A significant driving pressure in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil and digital-first financial system, the fintech sector now accounts for almost 20 per cent of all enterprise investments into the Kingdom, defined Annabelle Mander, Senior Vice President of Tahaluf.
“This growth is propelled by the country’s youthful, tech-savvy population and a very pro-innovation government. With nearly two-thirds of the population under the age of 30, the Kingdom is an ideal location for a week-long celebration of innovation designed to enhance access to financial services, generate sector-wide investment, and showcase the breakthrough products and services primed to upend the sector in the near future. We are confident this event will spotlight the future of finance and act as an incubator for fintech entrepreneurs to grow and thrive.”
24 Fintech is carefully aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 which positions the business as a vital ingredient in attaining financial transformation. The exhibition has attracted key finance gamers who’re supporting the Vision targets.