Georgia Tolley
Journalist and MC
2024 Agenda
Join us as we delve into the future of fintech, uncovering opportunities for growth, collaboration, and technological breakthroughs.
Day 3
10:00
MC Welcome
EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
05 September 2024 10:00 to 10:05
MC WELCOME
- FINTECH FUSION
- 05 September 2024 10:00 to 10:05
10:05
Zero to Hero: The KSA Venture Bootcamp Certified by CFTE
The boot camp will support Fintech entrepreneurs in gaining the knowledge and support to launch their own startup, with a perspective on entering the Saudi market This comprehensive workshop is design...
- FINTECH FUSION
- 05 September 2024 10:05 to 15:00
Announcements
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- 05 September 2024 10:05 to 10:25
10:10
Payments Evolution: The Power of Digital Wallets and Open Banking
Discuss the recipe of sustainability and growth for fintechs as the conventional core banking and legacy card platforms are no longer the viable options in the fast evolving and highly competitive Sau...
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 10:10 to 10:30
Panel Discussion: Future-Proofing Finance: Harnessing the Power of Fintech and Digital Transformation
Explore how financial institutions can adapt to and thrive in an era of rapid technological change. The discussion will cover key topics such as leveraging fintech innovations, implementing digital tr...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 10:10 to 10:50
10:25
Fireside Chat: Building Trust in Digital Identity
This session will debate the role of open standards and global collaboration in fostering a trustworthy financial environment
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 10:25 to 10:45
10:30
Panel Discussion: The Crucial Role of Cybersecurity in Financial Services
As the fintech industry continues to expand and innovate, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. This session will focus on the essential role of cybersecurity i...
10:45
Fireside Chat
Keynote interview with a distinguished economist and policymaker discussing the rapid growth of fintech across economies and the implications for financial stability. The conversation will also cover ...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 10:45 to 11:05
10:50
11:05
Fireside Chat: From BNPL app to Everything Money app
Laying out the roadmap for the future of consumer financial services
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 11:05 to 11:25
11:10
Talk: Avoiding Pitfalls and Harnessing Collaboration: Building a Strong Fintech Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia
Highlight the value of collaboration between fintechs and banks, as well as, pinpoint the common mistakes that fintechs fall into.
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 11:10 to 23:30
Panel Discussion: Global Fintech Perspectives: Understanding Consumer Behaviors in Different Regions
Consumer behaviors in the financial sector vary significantly across different regions, presenting unique opportunities and challenges for fintech companies. This panel brings together leaders from di...
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 11:10 to 11:50
11:25
Deep Dive: Fintech’s Cross-Industry Evolution
This session will explore how financial technology is reshaping various sectors beyond traditional banking and finance. Highlighting innovative applications and case studies demonstrating fintech’s tr...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 11:25 to 11:50
11:30
Talk: Integrating Fintech Innovations to Enhance Road Safety and Incident Management
The session explores how cutting-edge technologies, such as AI and blockchain, are streamlining processes, enhancing transparency, and improving customer experience in the insurance claims process.
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 11:30 to 11:50
11:50
Talk: Architecting Resilience: Cloud Strategies for Business Continuity and Compliance
In the evolving world of digital financial services, resilience and compliance are non-negotiable. This session dives into the architectural strategies that leverage Google Cloud technologies to build...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 11:50 to 12:10
Fireside Chat: Insurtech Policy Reforms
Shining light on the progress towards a more flexible regulatory framework – boosting the local financial services sector
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 11:50 to 12:10
12:10
Panel Discussion: The Future of UX in Fintech: Enhancing Customer Experience and Engagement
The future of UX in fintech will focus on personalization through AI, enhancing customer engagement with tailored interfaces and proactive financial insights. Integration of voice interfaces and NLP w...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 12:10 to 12:50
Panel Discussion: Disrupting the Capital Market – The Rise of Wealthtech
Wealth technology has been pivotal to the expansion of capital markets in recent years. Financial Technology is revolutionizing traditional capital markets and driving the growth of wealth management ...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 12:10 to 12:40
12:30
Presentation: Secure Cloud Migration for FinTech Platforms
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 12:30 to 12:50
12:40
Panel Discussion: The Insurtech Revolution
Traditionally known for its complex processes and paperwork, the rise of fintech has brought significant transformation to the insurance sector. This session will uncover the various ways in which fin...
12:50
Keynote Presentation: Cross Border Payments: How Technology can Facilitate Correspondent Banking
Correspondent banking played a pivotal role in facilitating cross-border payments. However, in the last decade there is a decrease in the number of correspondent banks. This affects mainly emerging ec...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 12:50 to 13:10
Presentation: Future Banks: Hearth or Market Share?
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 12:50 to 13:10
13:10
Deep Dive: Future-Proofing Insurance: The Impact of Insurtech on the Ecosystem
The insurance industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technological advancements. Insurtech is at the forefront of this change, offering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 13:10 to 13:30
Tech Talk: Digitization of Private Markets & Asset Tokenization
Dive into the transformative impact of digitization and tokenization on private markets. This tech talk will explore how advancements in technology are reshaping the landscape of asset ownership and i...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 13:10 to 13:30
Panel Discussion: Applying Optimal Strategies to Accelerate Collaboration and Expedite Access to Fintech Innovations
In this discussion, we will be looking into how global fintech firms positively impacted the globe by providing easier access to financial services, and how traditional financial services companies ar...
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 13:10 to 13:50
13:30
Keynote: Navigating the Complex Waters of Digital Banking
Sharing insights from the journey launching cutting-edge fintech platforms like Monzo and Starling Bank, this session will explore the strategies for embracing digital transformation and meeting the e...
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 13:30 to 13:50
Panel Discussion: Future-Ready Fintech: Unveiling Innovations and Game-Changing Strategies with Industry Pioneers
This session highlights cutting-edge innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and open banking, alongside revolutionary strategies that are redefining the financial services landscape....
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 13:30 to 14:10
13:50
Fireside chat: Saudi’s Role in the Global Fintech Ecosystem
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 13:50 to 14:10
Keynote: How to Innovate/Set up Fintechs from Big Established Organizations
Financial Services industry has been disrupted by multiple factors including changing consumer needs, strengthening regulation and advancement of competition. It's not easy for banks and traditional i...
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 13:50 to 14:10
14:10
Panel Discussion: Navigating the Nuances of Cyber Risk in Fintech: 2024 and Beyond
This discussion addresses the sophisticated cyber threats that accompany the rapid digitalization of financial services, including data breaches, ransomware, and fraud. It explores emerging strategies...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 14:10 to 14:50
Panel Discussion: Building an Enabling Environment for Fintech to Thrive
Reiterating ambitions of the Kingdom’s fintech strategy and regulatory openness and the work being done to become a world leader in the field of fintech.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 14:10 to 14:40
Panel: The Impact of Technological Innovation on Capital Markets
Delve into the transformative effects of technological advancements on capital markets. This session brings together industry leaders and technology experts to explore how innovations such as blockcha...
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 14:10 to 14:50
14:40
Tahaluf 24 Fintech Wrap Up
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 14:40 to 14:55
14:50
Academic Research: Large Language Models in Finance: Two Protypes for Financial Advisory and Impact Investing
Large Language Models (such as Chat GPT) are currently experiencing great popularity in the financial industry. The strengths and weaknesses of these models are demonstrated on the basis of two realiz...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 14:50 to 15:10
Panel Discussion: Asset Tokenization: the next wave of digitalization in the financial landscape
Tokenization, the process of converting asset rights into digital tokens on a blockchain, leverages blockchain's benefits for transparency, efficiency, and accessibility. Blockchain ensures immutable ...
- 24° TRENDS
- 05 September 2024 14:50 to 15:30
14:55
Closing Keynote
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 14:55 to 15:00
15:00
Pitch Competition: Fintech Forge Grand Finale
- EXECUTIVE SUMMIT
- 05 September 2024 15:00 to 17:00
15:10
Talk: Understanding Children’s Financial Behavior: Insights and Opportunities for Fintech
Explore how innovative tools are helping us decode the financial behaviours of children. This session will dive into “Malee,” a game-based assessment that measures financial literacy. and learn how fi...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 15:10 to 15:25
15:25
Fireside Chat: The Potentials of Open Banking and Open Finance
How can Open Banking and in extent Open Finance help in providing better financial services
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 15:25 to 16:00
15:30
Panel: Beautifying Financial Services: Innovating CX and Customer Engagement in the Financial Services Industry
Fintech solutions are evolving to enhance customer engagement. In this session, we will investigate how Fintech’s and financial institutions are creating data-driven personalised experiences. Moreover...
16:00
Presentation: Technological Innovations in the Alternative Asset Space
The alternative assets market, valued at over $22 trillion, encompasses a diverse range of investment strategies. Technology is now a key driver in generating alpha, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 16:00 to 16:20
16:20
Keynote Presentation: The Future of Digital Insurance in Saudi Arabia
This session will explore the transformative impact of technology in the insurance sector, highlighting innovations that are reshaping how consumers interact with insurance products. We'll discuss key...
- FUTURES FORUM
- 05 September 2024 16:20 to 16:40
End of Day 3
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