Money20/20 Middle East 2026 Returns to Riyadh, Bringing Global Fintech Leaders Together
Money20/20 Middle East will return to Riyadh from 14–16 September 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech innovators, investors and technology leaders from across the world. The three-day event will be hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Insurance Authority (IA).
Furthermore, the 2026 edition will unite the global money ecosystem in Saudi Arabia as the country continues to strengthen its role as a leading fintech market. The event will feature major discussions on emerging technologies, financial regulations and partnerships shaping the future of financial services.
Global Fintech Leaders and Industry Experts to Gather in Riyadh
The event is expected to welcome more than 38,000 attendees, alongside 350 exhibiting brands, over 350 speakers, 600+ investors and 150 startups. Additionally, it will create a platform where global leaders can exchange ideas, build partnerships and explore new opportunities across the financial sector.
The initial speaker line-up includes Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets TTS at Citi; Mostapha Tahiri, Chief Operating Officer at State Street; Tony Ashraf, Managing Director at BlackRock; Joy Adams, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Assets Transformation, Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank; and Hosam Arab, Co-Founder and CEO of Tabby. More speakers will be announced ahead of the event.
Moreover, Visa and Tamara have been confirmed as Founding Partners for Money20/20 Middle East 2026. Strategic Sponsors include BARQ, ELM, Tiqmo and Arab National Bank, while Platinum Sponsors include Foodics, Hakbah, Gulf International Bank, Safqah Capital and Al Rajhi Takaful.
Exploring the Next Era of Financial Innovation
Taking place at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, the event will focus on six key content pillars: The Future Financial Architecture, Trust by Design, Autonomous Finance, Empowered Finance, The Next Era of Payments, and The Future of Capital.
Through keynote sessions, executive forums and leadership discussions, participants will explore the developments influencing global finance. In addition, platforms such as The Executive Summit, NextGen Money, The Bridge, The Capital Stage, The Boardroom, Off The Record and MoneyPot will encourage collaboration among policymakers, investors and technology leaders.
Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, added: “Money20/20 Middle East has redefined what a fintech event can achieve. This is where regulators, financial institutions, investors and innovators come together to build partnerships and shape the future of financial services. As fintech momentum continues to build, Riyadh has become a key meeting point for the global fintech community, creating the connections and conversations that will define the next chapter of finance.”
Registration for Money20/20 Middle East 2026 is now available for professionals looking to connect with global fintech leaders and explore the future of finance.
For more information, visit www.money2020middleeast.com.
