Riyadh is poised to become a hub for financial technology innovation as it prepares to host the inaugural 24 Fintech Conference. This pivotal event will convene experts and stakeholders in the financial technology arena from September 3 to 5 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. The event is being spearheaded by a coalition of authoritative organizations, including the Financial Sector Development Program, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), the Capital Market Authority, and the Insurance Authority.
Organized by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, the conference also sees collaboration from the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, Informa PLC, and the Events Investment Fund. The agenda of the 24 Fintech Conference is designed to bolster the flourishing financial technology community, featuring discussions on advanced topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning in finance, integrated finance, the evolution of open banking services, and the principles of green finance. The event aims to foster a collaborative environment for regulators, policymakers, investors, technologists, entrepreneurs, and scholars to propel the fintech sector forward.
At the heart of the conference is the FinTech Innovation Center, a dedicated zone for nurturing startups and attracting investment. It will showcase an impressive array of 80 cutting-edge startups alongside more than 200 investors, creating a vibrant ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Aligning with the kingdom’s efforts to nurture a dynamic entrepreneurial landscape and support burgeoning startups, the conference is in step with Saudi Arabia’s ambition to emerge as a leading fintech hub in the Middle East and North Africa. This aligns seamlessly with the objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes the development of the financial technology sector as a key driver for economic diversification and growth.