Dubai FinTech Summit 2026, taking place on November 2–3, 2026, is the fourth edition of DIFC's flagship financial innovation event. The summit will run from 9:20 AM to 5:00 PM on November 2 and from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on November 3, bringing together global leaders, regulators, investors, innovators, and market pioneers to explore the future of banking, payments, digital assets, tokenisation, financial inclusion, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainable finance. As part of Dubai Future Finance Week, the event serves as a platform for shaping the next generation of financial services.
Designed for decision-makers across the global financial ecosystem, the summit creates opportunities for strategic discussions, policy dialogue, business partnerships, and real-world innovation. Through keynote sessions, expert panels, networking opportunities, and industry showcases, attendees can connect with leaders who are driving the future of finance while exploring emerging technologies and market trends.
Event Highlights
-Fourth edition of Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by DIFC.-Focus areas include digital assets and tokenisation, payments and cross-border corridors, embedded finance, start-ups and investors, private capital and WealthTech, AI and data, and sustainability/ESG finance.
-Strong networking and business-building features, including an expo area, innovation stages, meet-up cafe, MOU ceremonies, post-event content, AI image gallery, mobile app networking, plenary stages, VIP lounge, networking reception, and deal room access.
-The summit is built around high-level participation from finance, policy, and technology leaders.
Agenda themes
-Two-day conference featuring keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, networking sessions, and expert-led discussions across Plenary and Innovation stages.-Explore how banks are transforming into innovation-first institutions through AI, digital infrastructure, customer-centric strategies, and modern technology stacks.
-Learn how private capital, venture funding, private credit, and tokenised markets are reshaping investment strategies and capital access for businesses.
-Discover the latest trends in digital banking, embedded finance, open banking, WealthTech, and next-generation financial institutions.
-Gain insights into the future of payments, cross-border transactions, remittances, real-time settlement, liquidity infrastructure, and payment interoperability.
-Explore how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics are transforming banking, lending, fraud prevention, customer experience, and financial decision-making.
-Understand the growing role of digital assets, blockchain, tokenisation, DeFi, stablecoins, and Web3 in modern capital markets and financial infrastructure.
-Learn how neo-banks, digital lenders, BNPL providers, and fintech platforms are expanding financial inclusion and creating new lending opportunities.
-Hear industry leaders discuss global economic shifts, geopolitical challenges, regulatory developments, and the future of financial markets in a rapidly changing world.
-Explore strategies for building secure, scalable, and inclusive financial ecosystems through digital identity, AI, embedded finance, and modern payment infrastructure.
-Discover practical insights for fintech startups, founders, investors, and venture capital firms, including fundraising, investor readiness, scaling strategies, partnerships, and monetisation.
-Examine the future of insurance, risk management, wealth management, trading platforms, and digital brokerage through emerging technologies and intelligent automation.
-Connect with global banking executives, fintech founders, policymakers, regulators, investors, technology leaders, and innovators through networking breaks, business meetings, and collaboration opportunities scheduled throughout the summit.
Speakers
H.E. Essa Kazim — Governor of DIFC and Chairman of Borse Dubai.Noel Quinn — Chairman of the Board of Directors at Julius Baer Group and former Group CEO of HSBC.
Jenny Johnson — CEO of Franklin Templeton.
Kentaro Okuda — President and Group CEO of Nomura Holdings.
Ryan Breslow — Founder and CEO of Bolt.
Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan — MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India.
H.E. Arif Amiri — CEO of DIFC Authority.
Chris Hogbin — CEO of Lazard Asset Management.
H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri — UAE Minister of Economy.
Nicolas Moreau — CEO of HSBC Asset Management.
Dr Shanu S.P. Hinduja — Chair of S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée and Co-Chair of the UN Global Accelerator.
Martin Kocher — Governor of the Austrian Central Bank and member of the ECB Governing Council.
Sundararaman Ramamurthy — MD and CEO of BSE.
Fatih Karahan — Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye.
Antoine Chemali — CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management Middle East and Africa.
Clément Aglietta — Co-founder and CEO of Edda.
Fernando Zandona — CEO of Mambu.
Murat Cagri Suzer — Group CEO of Network International.
Sergio Furio — Founder and CEO of Creditas.
Raman Bhatia — Group CEO of Starling Bank.
Alex Manson — CEO of SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation and venture-building arm.
Magnus Grimeland — Founder and CEO of Antler.
Nalin Negi — CEO of BharatPe.
Roham Gharegozlou - Co-founder and CEO of Dapper Labs.
Hosam Arab - Co-founder and CEO of Tabby.
Faraz Khalid - CEO of noon.
Akshay Naheta - CEO of Bakkt.
Fadi Ghandour - Executive Chairman of Wamda Capital and co-founder of Aramex.
Prajit Nanu - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Nium
Abdullah Zahran Al Hinai - Chief Executive Officer at National Bank of Oman
Claude Marx - Director General at Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)
Graham Roy Lee - Chief Executive Officer at Capitec Bank
Sandeep Nailwal - Founder at Polygon
Who can Attend?
-Global FinTech leaders and innovators.-Financial institutions.
-Technology and data experts.
-Investors and capital providers.
-Policymakers and regulators.
-Ecosystem builders and partners.
-Thought leaders and media.