Mohammed Qahtani
MC & Host
2024 Agenda
Join us as we delve into the future of fintech, uncovering opportunities for growth, collaboration, and technological breakthroughs.
Day 1
10:00
10:10
Welcome Address
EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
03 September 2024 10:10 to 10:15
Opening Keynote: Data-Driven Innovations: Shaping the Future of Fintech
The future of fintech will be driven by data innovations, utilizing AI, big data, blockchain, and quantum computing to enhance personalized services, risk management, and operational efficiency. Techn...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 10:10 to 10:30
Keynote: Breaking Barriers: Direct Access to Payment Systems for Fintechs and Banks
In today’s interconnected world, seamless and cost-effective cross-border payments remain a significant challenge. Domestic payments are efficient, but international transactions still suffer from hig...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 10:10 to 10:30
10:15
Keynote: The Evolving Landscape of the KSA Financial System and the Role of Fintech
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 10:15 to 10:30
10:30
Panel Discussion: Credit Cards, BNPL, Open Banking – Unmasking the opportunities and winners in a rapidly evolving payment landscape
In an era where technological advancements and consumer expectations are reshaping the payments industry, understanding the dynamics of this evolving landscape is crucial. This session brings together...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 10:30 to 11:10
MC Welcome
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 10:30 to 10:45
Keynote: Driving Payments Forward: The Power of Human Ambition
Driving Payments Forward: The Power of Human Ambition" explores the significant impact of human ambition and collaboration in shaping the future of payment systems. This talk highlights how our shared...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 10:30 to 10:50
Announcements
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- 03 September 2024 10:30 to 10:45
10:45
Fireside Chat: Regulation Resilience: Navigating Complex Global Landscapes
Explore opportunities for startups amidst complex regulations, emphasizing resilience and innovation to attract investment and drive industry advancement.
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 10:45 to 11:10
Fireside Chat: Capital Market Outlook in the Age of Digitization
This session explores the future of capital markets in the digital era, focusing on the impact of fintech innovations on market efficiency, accessibility, and regulation. Experts will discuss how digi...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 10:45 to 11:05
10:50
Keynote Presentation: Empowering SME Growth in Line with Vision 2030
In this keynote session, Mr. Humaid Mudhaffr, CEO of Qarar, will explore cutting-edge strategies and tools shaping the future of SME lending in Saudi Arabia, in alignment with Vision 2030. With the S...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 10:50 to 11:10
11:05
Fireside Chat: Balancing Innovation and Regulation - The Role of Central Banks in the Fintech Ecosystem
How central banks can foster innovation in the fintech sector while ensuring financial stability and consumer protection Exploring the regulatory approaches to emerging technologies in financial serv...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 11:05 to 11:25
11:10
Workshop: The Digital Future of Money, Finance and Culture
With insights from global perspectives, this workshop will explore the dynamic changes in how money is perceived and used worldwide. The session is designed to provide a deep dive into the evolution o...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 11:10 to 11:50
Panel: Funding Finesse: Optimizing VC Funding
Investors sharing strategies for Fintech startups to optimize capital acquisition identifying funding sources, preparing for investment rounds, and leveraging investor relationships to fuel growth. Ga...
Keynote: The Value Transfer 2.0: Stable, Swift, and Borderless
The financial world is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation. As we move beyond traditional FinTech solutions, a new paradigm is emerging — one that seamlessly connects fiat and digital assets...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 11:10 to 11:30
11:25
Panel Discussion: Market-Driven vs. Regulator Driven Approaches to Creating Fintech Ecosystems
Drawing insights from regions that excel in these approaches, the session will examine how different strategies influence innovation, competition, and consumer protection. Discussions will focus on th...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 11:25 to 12:05
11:30
Panel Discussion: Dissecting the Future of Cross-Border Payments: Evaluating Models, Innovations and Obstacles
With the increasing adoption and integration of digital wallets driving innovation in the financial sector, it is crucial to contemplate the potential for enhanced accessibility and connectivity acros...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 11:30 to 12:10
11:40
Panel: Saudi Arabia's VC Surge: Vision 2030 and Beyond
Explore Saudi Arabia's growth in venture capital and deployment in the fintech sector in alignment with Vision 2030. Understanding investment opportunities, and economic Diversification potential, pos...
11:50
Live Demo: EdTech - Empowering Financial Education
Experience first-hand how the use of games and simulations are being used to demystify complex financial concepts. Discover practical insights and tools that can be applied to enhance financial litera...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 11:50 to 12:10
12:05
Fireside Chat: Innovation to Impact - Fintech as a Catalyst for Global Progress
This session will shine a light on the role of financial services in the digital economy and the policies and measures being taken to create an enabling environment for the Kingdom's digital fut...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 12:05 to 12:30
12:10
Keynote Presentation: The Role of RegTech in Shaping the Future of Compliance
Understand how Regulatory Technology is transforming compliance management in the financial landscape, with innovations in automating regulatory reporting and improving efficiency while maintaining hi...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 12:10 to 12:30
Panel Discussion: From Super Apps to Supermarkets: The Expanding World of Digital Wallets
With the increasing adoption and integration of digital wallets driving innovation in the financial sector, it is crucial to contemplate the potential for enhanced accessibility and connectivity acros...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 12:10 to 12:50
12:15
Panel: Exits and Successful Returns
Hear valuable insights and lessons for investors who have successfully exited fintech companies and how they have maximized their returns
12:30
Fireside Chat: Disruption in Finance the New Economic Driver?
This session will explore how business leaders in financial services are navigating short-term crises, monitoring long-term trends and outpacing competitors through bold action.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 12:30 to 13:00
Session: Cybersecurity Strategies for Fintech Resilience
The fintech industry will face advanced cyber threats such as APTs, ransomware, phishing, insider threats, API vulnerabilities, blockchain exploits, quantum computing threats, IoT attacks, supply chai...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 12:30 to 12:50
12:50
Panel Discussion: The Rapid Rise and Regulatory Challenges of the Buy Now, Pay Later Industry
The BNPL industry is rapidly growing due to increased adoption by younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials. However, this growth brings challenges, particularly with regulatory scrutiny; EU, US,...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 12:50 to 13:10
Workshop: Countering Consumer Fraud and Scams with AI
This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding financial services, offering practical insights and strategies to combat consumer scams and fraud effectivel...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 12:50 to 13:30
12:55
Panel: Fintech Frontiers: Global Investors Find Success in MENA
Delve into the strategies and success stories of international investors venturing into the MENA fintech realm, unraveling their capital deployment tactics
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 12:55 to 13:35
13:00
Rocket Growth - The Fintech Boom
This discussion will uncover the ways in which regulatory environments, innovative startups, and tech-savvy consumers are driving fintech growth and shaping financial landscape.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 13:00 to 13:30
13:10
Key insights from the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Middle East & Cyprus
This session will look at the growing innovation sector in the region and share insights from the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program, including ecosystem growth, increased involvement of women in tec...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 13:10 to 13:30
13:30
Fireside chat: Tokenized Deposits - Opportunities and Challenges
It delves into the emerging concept of tokenized bank deposits, where traditional deposits are represented and managed as digital tokens on blockchain platforms. This session will explore the potentia...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 13:30 to 14:10
Paving the Way for Payment Innovation
Interoperable and fast systems for payments enhance efficiencies and reduce costs. This session will delve into the innovations in payment systems that are leading the charge in fintech revolution, tr...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 13:30 to 13:55
Keynote: Beyond Imagination: An Immersive Session on the Future of Finance
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 13:30 to 13:50
13:35
Fireside: Smart Capital Strategies: Driving Growth in Emerging Sectors
Discussion on how smart capital is being deployed in emerging sectors like fintech and tech startups, and the role of proactive investment in accelerating growth
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 13:35 to 14:05
13:50
Panel Discussion: Generative AI’s Remarkable Creativity and Force to Combat and Eradicate Deepfakes
We will examine the essentiality of training AI models on extensive real data and customized synthetic data to detect voice manipulation and AI-generated profile images and social media backgrounds. A...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 13:50 to 14:30
13:55
Fireside Chat: Central Bank Strategies for the Digital Economy
Exploring global policy and regulatory interventions for the enablement of stronger, better coordinated fintech ecosystems.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 13:55 to 14:20
14:05
FINTECH FUSION HUB: MATCHMAKING, MENTORSHIP SESSIONS AND STARTUP POD NETWORKING
Activities taking place in:Investor LoungeMatchmaking and Mentorship ZoneStartup Exhibition Pods
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 14:05 to 14:30
14:10
Talk: The Good, the Great and the Growing: Building the World's Best Ecosystems
Building the best fintech ecosystems takes more than luck. And while predicting which startups will become scaleup successes is almost impossible, designing ecosystems with the right balance of compon...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 14:10 to 14:30
14:20
Keynote: The CBRT Perspective - Expansion, Opportunities & the Future of Fintech
An insight into the factors driving Türkiye’s fintech ecosystem, the challenges faced and the Central Bank of Republic of Türkiye’s role in fintech landscape.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 14:20 to 14:40
14:30
The Role of Cloud Enabling Fintech Industry
Saudi Arabia's fintech sector is flourishing, driven by government support and technological advancements. A key strategy has been to empower fintechs through cloud adoption. This session will explore...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 14:30 to 14:50
Keynote: Data Driven Insights into the GCC Investment Landscape for Fintech
Gain an in-depth understanding of the evolving GCC investment landscape for Fintech, exploring key trends, opportunities, and challenges
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 14:30 to 14:55
Panel Discussion: Human Touch vs. Algorithmic Precision: The Future of Investment Management
The investment management landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. This panel discussion brings together experts from traditional relation...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 14:30 to 15:10
14:40
Panel Discussion: MENA Digital Payments - Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities
The Middle East payments industry is diverse and experiencing significant growth. This discussion will explore the opportunities, challenges, and pathways being taken to thrive
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 14:40 to 15:20
14:50
Keynote: The Future of Fintech is not Finance
Open data sharing economies are the next wave of growth and development, as evidenced by open banking and open finance. We'll explore what that looks like from data sharing fundamentals to live open d...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 14:50 to 15:10
14:55
Panel: Funding Beyond the Norm
Explore unconventional avenues of capital acquisition, from angel networks to venture debt, in this enlightening session on alternative funding strategies
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 14:55 to 15:35
15:10
Workshop: Overcoming Legacy System Challenges to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Many companies struggle to accelerate their digital transformation due to inadequate technology to overcome the constraints caused by outdated legacy systems. They face inherited challenges such as, i...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 15:10 to 15:40
15:20
Fireside Chat: AI-Powered Defense: Revolutionizing the Battle Against Financial Crime
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 15:20 to 15:40
15:30
Fireside Chat: Fireside Chat: The Challenges of Payments in E-commerce across Different Regions
We are witnessing a heated battle over consumer ecommerce in the US and Europe. Less attention has been drawn to what is going on in emerging markets, where over 4 billion consumers live. These consum...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 15:30 to 15:55
15:35
Fireside chat: Navigating Investment: Unveiling the Art of Due Diligence
Delve into the intricate process of due diligence in fintech investments, uncovering essential considerations, risk assessments, and the pivotal factors sought by investors when evaluating potential o...
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 15:35 to 16:00
15:40
Keynote: Shaping the Future of Financial Service
Insights from a global leader driving the digital payments revolution, charting a course towards a more efficient, inclusive, and connected financial future.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 15:40 to 16:00
Fireside Chat: Maximizing Global Expansions – Lessons from a Unicorn
Diving deep into one of the globe’s most successful and recognizable FinTech’s and unpacking their global expansion strategies, learnings and next steps as they continue their meteoric rise.
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 15:40 to 16:00
15:55
Panel Discussion: Next-Generation APIs: Shaping the Future of Fintech Innovation
This conversation will explore the development and impact of next-generation APIs in the fintech sector, highlighting how these advanced interfaces are enabling seamless integration, enhancing functio...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 15:55 to 16:35
16:00
Panel Discussion: Strategies and Challenges: Navigating an IPO for Tech Startups in Saudi Arabia
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 16:00 to 16:40
Fireside chat: The Role of Capital Markets in Providing Liquidity and Boosting Fundraising for and through Fintech
Dive into how capital markets supply crucial liquidity for fintech startups, fueling industry growth and innovation. Explore how recent regulatory reforms in capital markets facilitate fundraising for...
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 16:00 to 16:25
Empowering Fintech: Transforming Customer Journeys with AI-Driven Engagement and Verification
In the rapidly evolving fintech landscape, customer expectations are higher than ever. Fintech companies must not only meet these expectations but exceed them to stay competitive. This session will ex...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 16:00 to 16:10
16:25
Panel: Capitalizing on Change: Insights into the Shifting VC Dynamics
Gain insights from diverse perspectives on the shifting landscape of venture capital. Explore the evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the VC industry.
16:30
The Financial Academy Graduation Ceremony
- Welcome address by the Saudi Financial Academy CEO, Mana Alkhamsan- Pitches of the top 3 finalists- Awards ceremony
- FUTURES FORUM
- 03 September 2024 16:30 to 17:00
16:35
Panel: Revolutionizing Trade Finance with Digital Receivables: Enhancing Efficiency and Customer Experience
In this conversation, we will discuss the growing efficiencies stemming from the digitisation of Receivable Finance, such as the increase of speed and security, and the elimination of labour-intensive...
- 24° TRENDS
- 03 September 2024 16:35 to 17:15
16:40
Panel Discussion: The Fintech Investment Landscape
In an era where financial technology is revolutionizing the way we interact with money, understanding the fintech investment landscape is crucial for investors, entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 03 September 2024 16:40 to 17:20
17:05
Fireside Chat: Bridging the Investments In Fintech Between East and West
Explore the dynamic landscape of fintech investments, focusing on bridging the gap between Eastern and Western markets. Gain valuable insights into cross-border investment opportunities, emerging tren...
- FINTECH FUSION
- 03 September 2024 17:05 to 17:30
End of Day 1
Speaker Lineup
Nezar AlHaidar
CEO
Fintech Saudi
Annie Guo
Founder & CEO
Silkpay
Linas Beliūnas
Fintech influencer and executive
Leiming Chen
Chief Sustainability Officer/Senior Vice President
Ant International / Ant Group
Hosam Arab
Co-founder and CEO,
Tabby
Dr Allen Baby
Former Chief Learning Officer
Emirates Institute of Finance