Fintech evolution set to accelerate at Riyadh summit

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The future of finance is poised for a period of rapid evolution, and Riyadh is set to be a key player in this exciting journey, as the Saudi capital prepares to host the Fintech Future Summit 2024 on June 4.

This highly anticipated event, taking place at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel, transcends a regular conference. It is a platform where industry leaders, visionary thinkers, and enterprising disruptors convene to explore groundbreaking opportunities and shape the course of the banking, financial services and insurance, and fintech sectors.

The Fintech Future Summit 2024 in Riyadh promises to be a vibrant meeting ground for:

• Industry leaders, sharing their expertise and insights on the cutting edge of financial technology.

• Tech innovators, showcasing their transformative solutions that are evolving the financial landscape.

• Investors, seeking the next wave of promising fintech ventures.

• Entrepreneurs, eager to forge strategic partnerships and propel their businesses forward.

The summit will feature insightful panel discussions and sessions. These include: “Venture Building vs Scaleup Acceleration: The PIF Example” by Enrico Milovan from the Public Investment Fund; “Cyber Defense in Fintech: Fighting Financial Crime in Digital Age” by speakers Logan Simpson from HALA, Abdullah Faisal Biary from United Cooperative Assurance, and Abdullah Alghamdi from the Ministry of National Guard; “Cashless Kingdom: The Digital Payment Revolution in Saudi Arabia” by Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo from Checkout.com, Laurent Dhaeyer from Alrajhi Bank, Hadi Al-Beshri from Arab National Bank, and Meshal Alyahya from Banque Saudi Fransi; and “Faith and Finance: The Rise of Islamic Banking in Saudi Arabia,” where Nahim Bassa will share his insights.

Additionally, “Digital Banking Redefined: Innovations Driving Fintech Growth” will feature Ahmed Ali Larik from Emkan Finance; “Data Wizards: How AI and ML Are Transforming Fintech in the Kingdom” will include Faisal Alshibl from UBS and Fahad bin Thabit from Takaful Al-Rajhi; and “Bridging the Gap: Fintech’s Role in Driving Financial Inclusion in Saudi Arabia” will be presented by Essam Albakr from Ejada Capital.

Fintech Future Summit 2024 in Riyadh will also include demonstrations and interactive workshops, providing attendees with hands-on experiences and practical insights.