The second edition of the "Dubai Fintech Summit" was launched today, Monday, at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, aimed at discussing the latest innovations and challenges in the sector and showcasing advancements in modern technology. The summit, organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre and running for two days, brings together over 8,000 decision-makers, 300 thought leaders, and more than 200 exhibitors.
The summit takes place during a period of rapid growth in the global fintech sector, with expectations that its value will reach $608 billion worldwide by 2029, according to Market Research firm Mordor Intelligence. The Dubai Fintech Summit will provide a platform for startups, investors, and industry leaders to network and take advantage of the growing fintech market both in the region and beyond, as the Middle East and North Africa region is home to over 800 startups in the field, valued at $15.5 billion according to data from DealRoom.
Key topics at the summit will include the financial revival, environmentally friendly finance, impact, investment leadership, regulatory frameworks, global financial dynamics, and "Fintech 2.0," reflecting the transformation in the financial sector driven by innovation, inclusivity, and impact.
The Dubai Fintech Summit will host a series of panel discussions and side dialogues featuring a range of local and international speakers. This year’s speaker list includes over twenty governors from financial institutions, including Essa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre; Phil Mlangeni, Governor of the Central Bank of Eswatini; Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia; Martin Galstyan, Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia; and John Rwangombwa, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda.
The first edition of the Dubai Fintech Summit attracted over 5,000 executives from more than 90 countries, including over 1,000 investors and more than 150 speakers, and witnessed the signing of more than 20 memoranda of understanding among global financial sector pioneers.
