The Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced new dates. The summit will take place on the 2-3rd November 2026. As the anchor event of Dubai Future Finance Week, this global gathering connects markets and drives economic transformation, bringing together the world’s leading innovators, policymakers, and influencers to shape the future of FinTech and finance.
The Game Changers. Respectful Speakers Lineup
The speaker lineup includes the Governor of the DIFC; Timothy Adams, President and CEO of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), representing more than 500 global financial institutions; Martin Kocher, Governor of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (Austria) and member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council; and Abdullah Zahran Al Hinai, CEO of National Bank of Oman. Other delegates, from Dr. George Theocharides is the Chairman of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and Chairman of the Risk Standing Committee (RSC) of ESMA , to Antoine Chemali, Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas Wealth Management Middle East and Africa, amongst others.
“The event reflects Dubai’s commitment to playing a key role in shaping a smart and sustainable global economy. The participation of leading decision-makers, thinkers and innovators from the financial services sector in the event provides an important opportunity to bring perspectives closer together, align efforts to address shared global challenges, and support dialogue on the future of the global financial sector.”
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE
With a focus on connectivity, collaboration, and impact, the Summit reflects the ongoing evolution of finance, powered by technology, strategic partnerships, and global opportunity. Dubai, rising as a FinTech hub, leads this transformation, inspiring start-up ingenuity and visionary investment.
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