Dubai FinTech Summit 2026
Dubai FinTech Summit
Global FinTech Summit · Dubai, UAE

Dubai FinTech Summit 2026

Connecting Markets. Transforming Economies.

Organised by DIFC, the fourth edition brings together global financial leaders, regulators, investors, innovators and market pioneers to shape the next chapter of finance.

2–3 November2026 DubaiUnited Arab Emirates Madinat JumeirahIn Person
About the summit

Building a connected, borderless financial world.

Dubai FinTech Summit is organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Its fourth edition convenes C-suite executives, decision-makers, regulators, innovators and market leaders from finance, policy and technology.

The summit is designed around global financial connectivity, strategic dialogue, technology adoption, investment and partnerships that influence the future of financial services.

10,000+Business leaders
1,000+Investors
300+Speakers
120+Countries
200+Exhibitors & partners
Official leadership

Organised by DIFC, under distinguished patronage.

Organised by DIFC Organised by DIFC Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai Future FinTech Week Dubai Future FinTech Week Official event ecosystem
Under the patronage of

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, and President of DIFC.

Dubai FinTech Summit

The headliners

Global leaders across financial centres, banking, capital markets, asset management, FinTech and investment. Speaker photographs below use the images referenced by the official Dubai FinTech Summit speakers page.

H.E. Essa Kazim — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 H.E. Essa Kazim
UAE

H.E. Essa Kazim

Governor

DIFC
Noel Quinn — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Noel Quinn
UK

Noel Quinn

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Julius Baer Group
Jenny Johnson — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Jenny Johnson
USA

Jenny Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Franklin Templeton
Kentaro Okuda — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Kentaro Okuda
Japan

Kentaro Okuda

President & Chief Executive Officer

Nomura Holdings, Inc
Ryan Breslow — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Ryan Breslow
USA

Ryan Breslow

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Bolt
Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan
India

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
H.E. Arif Amiri — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 H.E. Arif Amiri
UAE

H.E. Arif Amiri

Chief Executive Officer

DIFC Authority
Chris Hogbin — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Chris Hogbin
USA

Chris Hogbin

Chief Executive Officer

Lazard Asset Management
Nicolas Moreau — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Nicolas Moreau
UK

Nicolas Moreau

Chief Executive Officer

HSBC Asset Management
Martin Kocher — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Martin Kocher
Austria

Martin Kocher

Governor

Austrian Central Bank
Sundararaman Ramamurthy — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Sundararaman Ramamurthy
India

Sundararaman Ramamurthy

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Antoine Chemali — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Antoine Chemali
UAE

Antoine Chemali

Chief Executive Officer

BNP Paribas Wealth Management Middle East
Fernando Zandona — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Fernando Zandona
Netherlands

Fernando Zandona

Chief Executive Officer

Mambu
Sergio Furio — Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 Sergio Furio
Brazil

Sergio Furio

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Creditas
Financial leadership at scale

A curated gathering across global finance.

20+Global financial regulators
5+Stock exchanges
30+Top bank executives
20+Top investment management firms
50+FinTechs
20+Technology enterprises
Discussion topics

Strategic dialogue across the future of finance.

Themes are based on the current 2026 conference programme and are summarised here for an event-listing format.

Discussion Theme

Banking & Digital Infrastructure

Digital banking, resilient financial infrastructure and platform transformation.

Discussion Theme

Private Capital & Investment

Private markets, capital formation, investment innovation and changing risk dynamics.

Discussion Theme

Payments & Cross-Border Finance

Payments infrastructure, remittances, interoperability and new value-flow networks.

Discussion Theme

AI in Financial Services

Responsible AI deployment across banking, payments, SME services and financial operations.

Discussion Theme

Tokenisation & Digital Assets

On-chain private markets, tokenised capital and the infrastructure behind digital finance.

Discussion Theme

InsurTech & Risk

Data-led protection, predictive risk and technology-enabled insurance models.

Discussion Theme

Digital Lending & Inclusion

Micro-credit, digital lending and scalable financial access for new customer segments.

Discussion Theme

Bank–FinTech Collaboration

Partnership models connecting banks, FinTechs and technology companies.

Event experience

Global leadership. Strategic dialogue. High-impact innovation.

Event Experience

Conference Programme

Keynotes and panel discussions focused on the issues shaping global finance.

Event Experience

Innovation Arena

Technology showcases and companies redefining financial services.

Event Experience

Strategic Networking

Connections with industry leaders, investors and innovators.

Event Experience

DFS Dialogues

Closed-door conversations involving policymakers and C-suite leaders.

Event Experience

MoUs & Partnerships

A platform for alliances between organisations transforming the FinTech landscape.

Event Experience

FinTech World Cup Grand Finale

A live startup competition for recognition, rewards and investment.

Event Experience

FinTech Launchpad

Announcements, innovation showcases, collaboration and industry connections.

Event Experience

Exclusive Ecosystem Events

Invite-only sessions and workshops designed for senior decision-makers.

Current pass offers

Choose how you want to experience the summit.

Prices shown are the current offers displayed by the official summit website and can change as availability or sales phases change.

Expo Pass

Expo Access

FREE*

Official page also displays USD 199 as the standard value. Eligibility conditions apply.

Conference Pass

Conference Access

USD 799

Official page displays USD 999 as the crossed-out standard price.

VIP Pass

VIP Experience

USD 1,649

Official page displays USD 1,999 as the crossed-out standard price.

VIP Investor Pass

Investor VIP

USD 1,649

Official page displays USD 1,999 as the crossed-out standard price.

Venue

Madinat Jumeirah

Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 takes place at Madinat Jumeirah, one of Dubai's major conference and hospitality destinations.

Madinat Jumeirah

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street
Umm Suqeim
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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Dubai · 2–3 November 2026

Connect with the people shaping global finance.

Join business leaders, investors, regulators, innovators, exhibitors and partners at Dubai FinTech Summit 2026.

Disclaimer: Event information, speaker details, summit statistics, branding, photographs and media-recognition artwork shown on this page are sourced from and credited to Dubai FinTech Summit and its official web properties. Venue-address information is based on Madinat Jumeirah's official venue information. All trademarks, logos, names and third-party materials remain with their respective owners. This is an informational event listing and is not the official summit website.

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