Founding partners revealed for Money20/20’s debut Riyadh event

Money20/20 Middle East has announced a top line-up of founding partners for its inaugural event in Riyadh this September, marking a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global fintech hub.

AlRajhi Bank, Riyad Bank, STC Bank, Saudi National Bank, Tamara, Visa and Vision Bank have signed on as founding partners for the region’s premier fintech gathering.

These institutions will help shape the strategic direction and content of the event, which will run from 15-17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham.

The event is expected to draw more than 45,000 attendees and over 600 international investors, with 450-plus exhibiting brands. Anchored under the theme “Where Money Does Business,” discussions will span AI in finance, open banking, regulation, and inclusive innovation.

Ali Bailoun, Visa’s regional general manager for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, said the event comes at a pivotal moment.

“As Saudi Arabia advances toward Vision 2030, the interplay of digital infrastructure, open banking, and inclusive innovation is transforming interactions with money,” said Bailoun.

“At Visa, we view this as a chance to enhance collaboration within the ecosystem and support the creation of secure and accessible payment experiences for the GCC,” Bailoun added.
Abdulmajeed Alsukhan, co-founder and CEO of Tamara, said the event will help fast-track innovation.

“Becoming a founding partner of Money20/20 Middle East puts us right where we want to be, at the centre of global fintech momentum. It’s not just about visibility, it’s about building meaningful partnerships and accelerating growth,” Alsukhan noted.

Annabelle Mander, executive vice president of Tahaluf, which is organising the event, highlighted its regional importance.

“The calibre of sponsors and partners supporting Money20/20 Middle East reflects the strategic importance of this event for the region,” said Mander.

“These organisations are active architects of financial innovation who recognise the power of bringing the global fintech community to this dynamic market,” she added.

The list of sponsors also includes JP Morgan, Mastercard, Bupa, Ant International, Mambu, Tabby, Tap Payments, Tiqmo, Banque Saudi Fransi and SME Bank, underscoring the event’s scale and global appeal.

Money20/20 Middle East will feature executive networking lounges, curated meeting programmes, and an AI-powered matchmaking platform to connect sponsors, investors and fintech innovators.

Meanwhile, Riyadh is the latest city to join the Money20/20 event series, which has been running for more than a decade. Other hosts for the flagship event include Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Bangkok and São Paulo. Over time, it has become widely recognised as the world’s leading fintech conference series, bringing together innovators, regulators, and investors to shape the future of money on a global stage.