Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS 2026)
Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS 2026) now returns to Dubai. Moreover, it positions the city as the leading hub for banking technology, AI-driven transformation, and digital finance innovation across the MENA region. In addition, the event takes place at Jumeirah Emirates Towers on 16–17 September 2026. Furthermore, the 17th edition of MEBIS will gather over 400 senior banking executives from 100+ institutions. Specifically, attendees include retail, corporate, and Islamic banks, alongside fintechs, payment providers, and technology partners shaping the future of financial services.
Organized by Expotrade Middle East FZ-LLC and Expotrade Australia Pty Ltd, MEBIS 2026 promises a strategic platform. Additionally, AI, data, digital ecosystems, and modern banking platforms converge to reshape customer experience, operations, risk, and growth. Moreover, the event features IBM as Title Sponsor and the UAE Banks Federation as Official Supporting Partner. Furthermore, 60+ expert speakers deliver practical insights on Generative AI, agentic workflows, open banking, payments innovation, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance.
Expect an agenda packed with keynote presentations from C-suite banking leaders. In addition, there will be executive dialogues, case study sessions, and interactive workshops. Consequently, attendees gain hands-on exposure to the latest AI tools, cloud architectures, and digital banking solutions.
Event Highlights
In-depth Panels & Keynotes:
Covering AI and Generative AI in banking, intelligent automation, and data strategy and governance. Furthermore, topics include digital banking and customer experience, cloud architecture and integration, risk, fraud, and cybersecurity, payments innovation, open banking and embedded finance, and sustainable and responsible finance.
Technology Insights:
Exploring how AI, agentic workflows, hybrid cloud, and connected intelligence intersect with core banking systems. As a result, this enables hyper-personalized customer experiences, autonomous banking, and AI-led operations at scale.
Ecosystem Development:
Examining strategies to advance digital-first banking and foster collaboration between traditional banks and fintechs. Moreover, sessions accelerate regulatory compliance and drive innovation in Islamic banking, retail banking, and corporate banking across the Middle East.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with over 400 senior banking executives. Furthermore, 75% hold C-suite or senior decision-maker roles. In addition, networking happens through curated sessions, executive lunches, coffee breaks, and evening receptions across two intensive days.
Sponsorship & Exhibition:
Featuring multiple sponsorship tiers from Title and Platinum to Bronze and Associate levels. Moreover, companies like IBM lead as Title Sponsor. Consequently, brands gain direct access to 100+ MENA banks and decision-makers in a focused, high-value environment.
A Platform for Innovation and Growth
Over two transformative days, MEBIS 2026 will deliver forward-thinking discussions, practical implementation insights, and cross-sector collaboration. Specifically, it offers a complete view of the technologies and strategies defining the future of banking innovation in the Middle East. Furthermore, the summit’s programme is built around real-world case studies and practical implementation rather than vendor demonstrations. As a result, attendees gain actionable insights they can apply immediately.
As Dubai continues to strengthen its position as the financial and innovation capital of the Middle East, MEBIS underscores the city’s growing role. Consequently, it shapes the regional and global banking technology movement. Moreover, it brings together the most concentrated audience of senior banking decision-makers in the MENA region.
Date: 16–17 September 2026 (Wednesday–Thursday), 9:00 AM onwards both days.
Venue: Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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