24 Fintech: Don’t miss these 3 industry leaders in Riyadh

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Riyadh is set to host the inaugural 24 Fintech event, a major annual gathering aimed at establishing Saudi Arabia as a global fintech powerhouse. Hosted by a consortium of leading institutions including the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA), Insurance Authority (IA), and co-organsied by Fintech Saudi, and Tahaluf; 24 Fintech will feature a diverse range of exhibitions, summits, and satellite events.

Taking place from September 3-5, 2024, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, the event is expected to attract thousands of attendees, exhibitors, investors, and startups from around the world.

With over 175 hours of expert-led content and discussions on pressing industry issues, 24 Fintech aims to position Riyadh as a leading fintech hub in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The flagship fintech event is expected to attract over 26,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors, and 200 investors.

Headline speakers at the most anticipated fintech event of the year include experts like Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, Mohammed Aljadaan, Minister of Finance and chairman of the FSDP, the deputy governor of Financial Innovation at SAMA, and Philip Bahoshy, founder and CEO at MAGNiTT.

Here are some speakers not to miss at 24 Fintech:

Ayman Al Sayari, governor of Saudi Central Bank

H.E. Ayman Al Sayari, Governor, Saudi Central Bank will deliver the Keynote: “The Evolving Landscape of the KSA Financial System and the Role of Fintech”.

Philip Bahoshy, founder and CEO of MAGNiTT

Philip Bahoshy’s keynote address will offer data-driven insights into the GCC region’s fintech investment landscape.

Venture capital data firm MAGNiTT said in its H1 2024 MENA FinTech Venture Investment report that the UAE captured 39 per cent of total fintech funding in the first half of the year, while Saudi Arabia posted an impressive 391 per cent year-over-year increase in sector funding.

The report also indicates a significant rise in both local and international investor interest, with payment solutions leading the way as the most funded sub-industry.

Lukasz Dwulit, head of Klarna CEE at Klarna

Lukasz Dwulit will participate in two different panel sessions: one on the expanding world of digital wallets and another on innovating customer experience and engagement in the financial services sector.

Fintech solutions are revolutionising the way we interact with financial services, offering enhanced customer experiences and increased engagement. By combining technology with a focus on customer needs, fintech solutions are transforming the way we interact with financial services – leading to more customer satisfaction, increased engagement, and greater financial inclusion.

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