Trescon’s World Fintech Show | FinTech Magazine
Friday 2 December 2022: Saudi Arabia is undergoing massive economic development transformations that keep fintech as a key strategic pillar. Upholding this pragmatic vision, the World Fintech Show is scheduled to take place at the InterContinental Riyadh on December 5 and 6, 2022. The event’s main focus will be unleashing the thriving fintech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
The 2-day initiative is prepared to traverse the future of fintech in Saudi Arabia, as well as examine the effects of revolutionary and transformative measures taken to restructure digital and decentralized finance.
The initiative will bring together industry-leading C-level executives, investors, directors and executives from finance, banking, retail, telecom, blockchain and AdTech.
“The World Fintech Show is one of the few summits you should attend to get an insightful view of this ever-rapidly growing industry,” says Ahmed Elsayed, Head of Digital Delivery, Bank Albilad, Saudi Arabia.
As urbanization expands, fintech is one of the most in-demand sectors in Saudi Arabia. The event will provide a comprehensive analysis of the Saudi fintech market, which includes a review of the economy, an estimate of the market size for major segments, developing market trends and market dynamics.
Head of digital architecture and infrastructure at Banque Saudi Fransi, Rateesh Upendran, comments on the expected fintech growth in Saudi Arabia. Rateesh says, “The Saudi Arabian banking and finance industry is at the crossroads of a massive transformation. The new fintech innovators will challenge established companies with digital innovation as their strategic priority. I look forward to meeting and connecting with the innovators and thought leaders in the world’s fintech industry.”
The World Fintech Show will feature several notable industry speakers, such as:
- Issam AbousleimanRegional Director, GCC Countries World Bank
- Osama BukhariChairman of the Banking Committee, International Chamber of Commerce
- Nabil Issa, Managing Partner, King & Spalding LLP
- Dr Bijna Kotak Dasani MBE, FRSACEO & Founder Bijna.com
- Jason MikulaCEO, Fintech Business Weekly
- Dr. Yahia KafiHead of Financial Planning and Analysis, Abdul Latif Jameel
- Nameer KhanChairman, MENA Fintech Association
- Alexia Hefti, Executive Chairman, Abed Ventures
- Abe KarkarChief Product Officer, Fintech Galaxy
- Mohammad NasrullahHead of Transaction Banking, Arbab National Bank
- Hashim Nabulsidirector, NEOM
- Sam KateilaChairman, Crypto Valley Partners
- Sultan Al Halmidi, Chief Business Officer, Social Development Bank
- Rateesh Upendranhead of digital architecture and infrastructure, Banque Saudi Fransi
- Majed AlanaziHead of Trade Finance, Alinma Bank
- Karl TlaisFounder, Strategic Advisor, iAdvisory
- Ivo DetelinovPartner, Hambro Perks Oryx Fund
- Hussein AttarCEO, Tech Invest Com
- Basmah AlsinaidiPartner, Impact46
- Faisal AlrashoudiHead of Automation and Robotics, Bank Al-Jazira
- Joosep VahtrasCompliance Advisory Lead, Chainalysis Inc.
- DR. Ahmed Elsayedhead of digital delivery, Bank Albilad
- Rayan Al-Karawi, Chairman, Razeen Capital
- Anjum MirzaHead Trade Finance, Saudi National Bank
- Mehdi FichtaliCEO, Finamaze
- Emon ShakoorFounder and CEO, Blossom Accelerator
- Wasif HasanSenior Director Global Tade & Supply Chain, Al Rahji Bank
- Faisal Alshibildirector, UBS Saudi Arabia
- Preekshit Guptaregional vice president and MEA, Bureau Inc
- Nasreen Al IssaFounder Fintech Buddy Saudi Arabia, founder The Law Firm of Nasreen Al Issa
As we examine the upcoming developments in the financial industry, the World Fintech Show will talk about digital transformation in its entirety. Insightful discussions will explore the limitless opportunities for all businesses to be a fintech company, catalyzing Saudi Vision 2030.
Partner in Impact46, Basmah Alsinaidicommenting on the World Fintech Show, “The World Fintech Show is a great opportunity to showcase the evolution of the fintech scene and create synergies across the field.”
Mithun Shettysaid the CEO of Trescon, “Saudi Arabia has a very clear goal for itself, and it intends to be the epicenter of the application of fintech services. We intend to showcase to the world through the World Fintech Show the multi-faceted approach that will take the Kingdom’s fintech ecosystem to the top.”
Leading global companies from 10 different countries support the World Fintech Show. The event is official Driven by Revival Lab, Fine tactics, and Arbah capital, and a roster of distinguished sponsors, each backed by a history of excellence collaborate to establish a platform for the future. These include:
For more information, visit: World Fintech Show – Saudi Arabia
