Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 14 September 2026: Money20/20 Middle East is gearing up to unite the worldwide money ecosystem in Riyadh from 14–16 September 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, assembling fintech pioneers, investors, pol
The Saudi Arabian event will be organized under the patronage of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA), and Insurance Authority
Senior executives from Tabby, Deutsche Bank, BlackRock, State Street, BNY, Visa and Lean Technologies are confirmed for the 2026 agenda.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Money20/20 Middle East is getting ready to gather the global money ecosystem in Riyadh from 14–16 September 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, uniting fintech leaders, investors, policymakers and innovators for three days filled with content, networking, and business deals.
Under the auspices of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Insurance Authority (IA), and co-organized by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, Money20/20 Middle East will link global financial leaders with the companies, institutions and policymakers shaping the next era of financial services in Saudi Arabia and across the wider region.
The 2026 edition is anticipated to draw more than 38,000 participants, together with 350 exhibiting brands, over350 speakers, more than 600 investors and150 startups, underscoring Riyadh’s increasing importance as a hub for the global and regional financial ecosystem.
Steve Durning, Assistant Vice President at Tahaluf, commented: “The speed of change across financial services is remarkable, and Money20/20 Middle East provides a space where the individuals driving that transformation can meet. Riyadh will bring together global and regional leaders to move beyond talk and focus on forging partnerships and stimulating investment that will define the next fintech chapter. We look forward to welcoming the global money ecosystem to the Kingdom for three days of significant connections, dialogues and opportunities.”
This year’s agenda will spotlight several of the most impactful trends reshaping financial services, including artificial intelligence, autonomous finance, open banking, embedded finance, payments, regulation, capital access and cross-border financial infrastructure.
These discussions will unfold across theExecutive Summit, NextGen Money,The Bridge, The Capital Stage, The Boardroom, Off The Record and other platforms, offering industry leaders opportunities to share insights, build relationships and explore fresh areas of cooperation.
The Next-Gen Money program will also feature Godfrey Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Head of Products & Solutions, CEMEA at Visa, in a live demo session titled “Trust in the Age of Agentic Commerce.” The session will examine how AI agents can carry out transactions on behalf of customers, including merchant selection, payments and authorization, as well as issues surrounding refunds, disputes and liability.
Godfrey Sullivan stated: “Agentic commerce is ushering in a new era in how people discover, pick and make payments. As AI becomes increasingly woven into daily shopping, the industry has a crucial role in ensuring these experiences are secure, trustworthy and seamless. Money20/20 Middle East is an excellent opportunity to discuss with the payments ecosystem what is needed to shift agentic commerce from innovation to real-world adoption.”
Joy Adams, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Assets Transformation, Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank, will participate in a conversation centered on building intelligent financial institutions, while Tony Ashraf, Managing Director at BlackRock, will join a session exploring what comes after payments as instant payment networks and programmable financial infrastructure increasingly converge.
The agenda will also address the governance of agentic AI, the future of cross-border payment corridors, the role of regulation in fostering innovation, and the conditions required to attract long-term global capital.
Saudi Arabia’s fintech transformation will be prominently featured throughout the program. Nora M. Albakr, Deputy Governor for Financial Innovation at the Saudi Central Bank, will deliver an opening keynote, alongside sessions exploring how companies built in the Kingdom can scale internationally, why global investors are increasingly focusing on Saudi Arabia, and how regulation, capital and infrastructure can support the sector’s next growth phase.
Other confirmed speakers include Mostapha Tahiri, Chief Operating Officer at State Street; Hani Kablawi, Executive Vice Chair and Head of Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific at BNY; Ali Bailoun, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman at Visa; and Hisham Al-Falih, Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Technologies.
By linking Saudi founders, financial institutions and regulators with global investors and technology leaders, Money20/20 Middle East will generate opportunities for international collaboration, market access and long-term partnerships, supporting the Kingdom’s ambitions under Saudi Vision 2030 and the Financial Sector Development Program.
Registration for Money20/20 Middle East 2026 is now open. For further details, visit www.money2020middleeast.com.
About Money20/20 Middle East
Money20/20 Middle East is the region’s home for the global money ecosystem – a platform that brings together regulators, banks, fintechs, investors, and technology innovators to accelerate the future of financial services. Through world-class content, high-impact networking, and landmark announcements, the event positions Saudi Arabia at the heart of global fintech innovation.
About Money20/20
Money20/20 is the world’s leading premium content, sales, and networking platform for the global money ecosystem, with flagship shows in Amsterdam (Europe), Las Vegas (USA), Bangkok (Asia), and Riyadh (Middle East). Part of Informa, Money20/20 is where the industry’s smartest visionaries and innovators come together to create the future of money. In 2025, Money20/20 Middle East was recognized as Best International Show – Middle East at the AEO Excellence Awards, reflecting its growing influence and impact on the global fintech landscape.
About Tahaluf
Tahaluf is a leading events company in Saudi Arabia, delivering world-class platforms that ignite innovation across key global industries. Through flagship events such as LEAP, Black Hat MEA, and Money20/20 Middle East, Tahaluf connects global experts, visionaries, and organizations to shape the future through collaboration, creativity, and technology.
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