Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 | 2–3 November, Dubai

Connecting Markets
Transforming Economies

2-3 November 2026

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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, UAE, and President of DIFC

Co-hosted by

Connecting global financial markets

As official co-host of Dubai FinTech Summit 2026, MultiBank Group brings more than two decades of experience in financial derivatives. Established in California in 2005, the Group serves more than 4 million clients across 100+ countries, with a daily trading volume exceeding USD 35 billion. Regulated across five continents by more than 18 financial authorities, MultiBank Group offers brokerage services and asset management solutions across global financial markets.

2026

Building a connected, borderless financial world

Organised by DIFC, Dubai FinTech Summit – now in its fourth edition – convenes C-suite leaders, decision-makers, regulators, innovators, and market pioneers from finance, policy, and technology to shape the standards, strategies, and innovations defining the next chapter of global finance.

Experience groundbreaking insights, bold ideas, and transformative collaborations driving the evolution of the FinTech industry.

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Impact at a glance

10000

Business leaders

1000

Investors

300

Speakers

120

Countries

200

Exhibitors and partners

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Dubai FinTech Summit

The headliners

H.E. Essa Kazim

Governor

DIFC

UAE

Noel Quinn

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Julius Baer Group

Jenny Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Franklin Templeton

USA

Kentaro Okuda

President & Chief Executive Officer

Nomura Holdings, Inc

Japan

Ryan Breslow

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Bolt

USA

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)

India

H.E. Arif Amiri

Chief Executive Officer

DIFC Authority

UAE

Chris Hogbin

Chief Executive Officer

Lazard Asset Management

USA

Nicolas Moreau

Chief Executive Officer

HSBC Asset Management

Martin Kocher

Governor

Austrian Central Bank

Austria

Sundararaman Ramamurthy

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

India

Antoine Chemali

Chief Executive Officer

BNP Paribas Wealth Management Middle East

UAE

Fernando Zandona

Chief Executive Officer

Mambu

Netherlands

Sergio Furio

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Creditas

Brazil

A curated gathering of
global financial leadership

A curated assembly of global financial leaders, spanning regulation, capital markets, banking, investment, and financial technology.

Global financial
regulators

Stock
exchanges

Top bank
executives

Top investment management firms

FinTechs

Technology
enterprises

Who you will meet

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Connecting the world’s financial capitals

CEOs, regulators, founders, and investors from the world’s leading financial capitals converge in Dubai to shape the next era of global finance

Connecting the world’s financial capitals

CEOs, regulators, founders, and investors from the world’s leading financial capitals converge in Dubai to shape the next era of global finance

2026 partners

Discussion topics

The future of FinTech: innovation driving global finance

How AI, blockchain, and digital-first strategies are reshaping financial services.

Financial inclusion in emerging markets

Bridging gaps with WealthTech, embedded finance, and digital banking innovation.

Digital assets and tokenisation: building trust at scale

Mastering custody, blockchain infrastructure, and tokenised solutions in a fast-moving landscape.

Crypto-assets: policy, regulation and legal frameworks

Navigating compliance, adoption, and risk in the digital asset economy.

The role of central banks in a sustainable, digital economy

Navigating compliance, adoption, and risk in the digital asset economy.

Digital banking and neobanks: scaling profitable models

Monetisation strategies, customer acquisition, and sustainable growth at scale.

The future of wealth management and private banking

Intelligent, inclusive innovation transforming advisory, investment, and client experiences.

Evolving global regulatory landscape

RegTech, compliance innovation, and how regulation is enabling growth and trust.

Early-stage start-ups and the new venture ecosystem

Investor insights, capital trends, and what excites financiers in the next generation of ventures.

Seamless payments across borders

AI, biometrics, and digital infrastructure driving frictionless, secure, and global transactions.

Embedded finance: redefining everyday transactions

How financial services are becoming part of apps, commerce, and daily life.

From chatbots to financial super-agents

AI-driven solutions transforming customer experiences in core financial verticals.

Trading and investment platforms of tomorrow

Next-gen architecture, smart investing, and alternative asset management in a digital-first world.

Asset management in a fragmented world: driving alpha through diversification

How active and alternative managers are re-engineering returns across asset classes.

Scaling FinTech for the global south

Innovating beyond borders to deliver financial access, inclusion, and growth opportunities.

Global leadership. Strategic dialogue. High-impact innovation.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Dive into powerful keynotes and sharp panel debates that tackle the real issues shaping global finance.

THE INNOVATION ARENA

Explore breakthrough technologies and meet the companies redefining financial services.

STRATEGIC NETWORKING

Connect with industry leaders, investors, and innovators ready to turn ideas into action.

DFS DIALOGUES

Closed-door discussions among policymakers and C-suite leaders providing valuable regulatory and market insights.

MOUs AND PARTNERSHIPS

Build high-impact alliances with the people and companies transforming the FinTech landscape.

FINTECH WORLD CUP GRAND FINALE

Watch top start-ups battle it out live for global recognition, rewards, and investment.

FINTECH LAUNCHPAD

A platform for announcements, innovations, collaboration, and key connections.

EXCLUSIVE ECOSYSTEM EVENTS

Invite-only sessions and workshops designed for decision-makers driving change across FinTech.

Exhibit. Network. Grow.

Position your brand at the centre of global FinTech innovation. Engage with investors, enterprises, and industry leaders, showcase your solutions, and create strategic partnerships that drive growth, influence, and impact.

Reserve your spot

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Phenomenal growth, dynamic conversations

Visionary speakers, disruptive ideas, and transformative discussions

A confluence point for introspection and inspiration

More than 20 MoUs signed on Day1!

FinTech industry in the spotlight

A truly global platform for the world’s FinTech community

Connecting Markets Transforming Economies

2-3 November 2026

Connecting global financial markets

Building a connected, borderless financial world

Impact at a glance

The headliners

H.E. Essa Kazim

Noel Quinn

Jenny Johnson

Kentaro Okuda

Ryan Breslow

Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan

H.E. Arif Amiri

Chris Hogbin

Nicolas Moreau

Martin Kocher

Sundararaman Ramamurthy

Antoine Chemali

Fernando Zandona

Sergio Furio

A curated gathering of global financial leadership

Who you will meet

Connecting the world’s financial capitals

Connecting the world’s financial capitals

2026 partners

Discussion topics

Global leadership. Strategic dialogue. High-impact innovation.

Exhibit. Network. Grow.

In the news

Connecting Markets
Transforming Economies

A curated gathering of
global financial leadership