Money20/20 Middle East, the region’s premier fintech and financial innovation platform, is set to bring together global regulators, visionary founders, and investment heavyweights from 15–17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center.
Hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority, Insurance Authority, and co-organised by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, the event will feature more than 350 speakers, 450+ exhibiting brands, 600+ investors, and over 45,000 attendees from across the globe. Anchored around the theme “Where Money Does Business”, the agenda covers AI in finance, evolving regulations, inclusive innovation, and strategic capital.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Hon. Caroline D. Pham, Acting Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Mario Nobile, Director General, Agency for Digital Italy
- Colin Payne, Head of Innovation, UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Dr. Mohammed Rahim, Group Chief Data Officer, Standard Chartered Bank
- Lori Schwartz, Global Head of Treasury Services, J.P. Morgan Payments
- Tom Zschach, Chief Innovation Officer, SWIFT
These leaders will join over 350 speakers across seven stages, exploring cross-border regulatory alignment, financial inclusion, embedded finance, and the future of money.
The event will also feature Venturescape, a pre-event platform for early-stage deal-making, and the MoneySurge20/20 Pitch Competition, offering USD 400,000 equity-free funding for promising startups. AI-driven matchmaking and curated content zones on sustainability, cybersecurity, RegTech, and embedded finance will enhance networking and learning opportunities.
“Hosting Money20/20 Middle East in Saudi Arabia underscores the Kingdom’s pivotal role in shaping global fintech,” said Annabelle Mander, EVP of Tahaluf. “The platform brings together local pioneers and international leaders to reimagine the financial future in the region.”
Founding partners of the event include Visa, Al Rajhi Bank, STC Bank, and Tamara, with exhibiting brands like Ant International, Mambu, Column, Tabby, and Bupa Insurance showcasing innovations that are shaping the future of financial services.
