Dubai Fintech Summit Attracts Over 9,000 Global Participants
Industry leaders and innovators gather in Dubai as the third edition of the Fintech Summit launches under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed.
Under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Vice President, Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE, the third edition of the ‘Dubai Fintech Summit’ commenced yesterday with over 9,000 participants in attendance.
The event brings together leaders from the financial sector, fintech innovators, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders from over 120 countries, boasting more than 1,000 investors and 300 speakers alongside 200 exhibitors.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO of Emirates Airline, inaugurated the summit, where he also toured the accompanying exhibition.
He reviewed strategic initiatives led by Dubai and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) aimed at affirming the emirate's position as a global financial hub.
The summit features pavilions for startups and countries to showcase their latest innovative solutions that contribute to the growth of the sector.
A notable highlight is the 'World Cup of Fintech,' designed for promising startups, which serves as a global platform to present their solutions to investors and strategic partners, while also allowing investors to discover innovative ideas.
The Dubai Fintech Summit is organized by the DIFC and aligns with the strategic goal of Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims for the emirate to become one of the top four global financial centers by 2033.
During the opening address, DIFC Governor Essa Kazim announced the launch of ‘Dubai Financial Sector Future Week,’ with the first edition slated for 2026. This initiative encompasses events like the Dubai Fintech Summit, the Future Sustainability Forum, Seamless Middle East, Private Capital Forum, HODL Summit, and the annual general assembly meeting of the Dubai Future Fund.
Kazim stated that the week, themed 'Leading the Financial Landscape of the Future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Connectivity,' is expected to attract over 40,000 influential figures to shape the future of the financial world.
He noted that this new global platform underscores DIFC's commitment to leading the future of the financial sector and innovation in Dubai, reinforcing the emirate's status as a leading financial center in the region.
DIFC Authority CEO Arif Amiri highlighted the commitment to being the global capital of financial innovation, as the body continues to attract unprecedented rates of startups, growth companies, and unicorns, thanks to the supportive environment and exceptional opportunities provided for expansion and growth.
The event brings together leaders from the financial sector, fintech innovators, investors, policymakers, and other stakeholders from over 120 countries, boasting more than 1,000 investors and 300 speakers alongside 200 exhibitors.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO of Emirates Airline, inaugurated the summit, where he also toured the accompanying exhibition.
He reviewed strategic initiatives led by Dubai and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) aimed at affirming the emirate's position as a global financial hub.
The summit features pavilions for startups and countries to showcase their latest innovative solutions that contribute to the growth of the sector.
A notable highlight is the 'World Cup of Fintech,' designed for promising startups, which serves as a global platform to present their solutions to investors and strategic partners, while also allowing investors to discover innovative ideas.
The Dubai Fintech Summit is organized by the DIFC and aligns with the strategic goal of Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims for the emirate to become one of the top four global financial centers by 2033.
During the opening address, DIFC Governor Essa Kazim announced the launch of ‘Dubai Financial Sector Future Week,’ with the first edition slated for 2026. This initiative encompasses events like the Dubai Fintech Summit, the Future Sustainability Forum, Seamless Middle East, Private Capital Forum, HODL Summit, and the annual general assembly meeting of the Dubai Future Fund.
Kazim stated that the week, themed 'Leading the Financial Landscape of the Future: Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Connectivity,' is expected to attract over 40,000 influential figures to shape the future of the financial world.
He noted that this new global platform underscores DIFC's commitment to leading the future of the financial sector and innovation in Dubai, reinforcing the emirate's status as a leading financial center in the region.
DIFC Authority CEO Arif Amiri highlighted the commitment to being the global capital of financial innovation, as the body continues to attract unprecedented rates of startups, growth companies, and unicorns, thanks to the supportive environment and exceptional opportunities provided for expansion and growth.
