Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 to Spotlight Global Innovation and Inclusive Finance
Organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event underscores Dubai's growing influence as a global financial powerhouse.
The Summit will welcome over 8,000 participants, 300 speakers, 1,000+ investors, and attendees from more than 100 countries, positioning it as a key global forum for FinTech innovation. In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the event reinforces Dubai's ambition to become one of the world's top four financial centres by 2033.
The agenda will delve into transformative themes including AI-driven financial services, blockchain advancements, digital banking, regulatory compliance, and cross-border investment trends. The Summit will also feature the FinTech World Cup, offering start-ups a chance to pitch to global investors, and dedicated pavilions for countries and companies to showcase cutting-edge solutions.
Notable speakers include Marko Primorac (Croatia), Gilles Roth (Luxembourg), Timothy Adams (IIF, USA), Tony O. Elumelu (Nigeria), and Vijay Shekhar Sharma (India). Additionally, the Future Sustainability Forum will be integrated for the first time, reflecting the Summit's focus on accessibility and inclusivity.
Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, highlighted Dubai's role in fostering FinTech excellence and attracting global talent, while strategic partners such as Emirates NBD, Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Alibaba Cloud further reinforce the Summit's stature.
As global FinTech revenues are projected to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030, the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 is poised to shape the future of finance.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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