FinTech in the Saudi Context: Implications for the Industry and Skills Development

This study unpacks how FinTech is developing in Saudi Arabia, considers the challenges and opportunities that FinTech may be facing in Saudi, and discusses how these changes may affect current bankers and how future bankers can be ready to enter such new market.

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PANEL: Banking in 2050

OPENING ADDRESS: From SAMA and CMA

WORKSHOP: Market Update from Fintech Hubs Across MENA

LECTURE: Project Aber, A Joint Digital Currency Proof of Concept Project

LECTURE: Cloud Computing in Fintech

WORKSHOP: Legal Considerations for Fintech Companies

PANEL: Experiences from 3 Leading Female Fintech Founders in the GCC

LECTURE: Blockchain and Financial Services

PANEL: What We Look For When Investing in a Fintech Company?

LECTURE: Digital Economics - Delivering [email protected]

PANEL: How to Implement a Fintech Business Successfully

PANEL: Perspectives in Islamic Fintech

WORKSHOP: Regulatory Testing Environment by SAMA and CMA

Fintech and Digital Banking in the Middle East in a Post Pandemic World

LECTURE: The Future of Money and the Emergence of Digital Assets

LECTURE: Big Data and AI impacting Fintech

LECTURE: Cybersecurity in the Financial Industry

WORKSHOP: How Fintechs Can Develop a Talent Strategy and How Individuals Can Market Themselves to Fintechs

LECTURE: Greensill Case Study: How Softbank's Vision Fund Brought the Fintech Unicorn into Saudi Arabia

LECTURE: Fintech and AI

PANEL: The Future of Payments in Saudi Arabia

LECTURE: Fintech In Financial Markets

WORKSHOP: Fintech Accelerator Taster - The Art of Pitching

WORKSHOP: How to Develop a Great Customer Experience

FinTech in the Saudi Context: Implications for the Industry and Skills Development

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PANEL: Banking in 2050

3rd Dec 7 - 8 PM

Fintech Trends

English

OPENING ADDRESS: From SAMA and CMA

29th Nov 4 - 5 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

Arabic

Fintech Saudi's Fintech Tour is the largest cluster of fintech events to take place in the Middle East. In this welcome address, Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority and Capital Markets Authority will provide an overview of their vision for fintech in Saudi Arabia.

WORKSHOP: Market Update from Fintech Hubs Across MENA

7th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Entrepreneurship

English

Hear from four of the leading fintech hubs in MENA; Abu Dhabi Global Markets (UAE), Bahrain Fintech Bay (Bahrain), Fintech Egypt (Egypt) and Fintech Saudi (Saudi) on what has been happening in their markets over the last year and the key activities that they have been working on.

LECTURE: Project Aber, A Joint Digital Currency Proof of Concept Project

9th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

English

LECTURE: Cloud Computing in Fintech

9th Dec 4 - 5 PM

Fintech Trends

English

WORKSHOP: Legal Considerations for Fintech Companies

7th Dec 4 - 5 PM

Entrepreneurship

ِEnglish and Arabic

For any entreprenuer starting a fintech company in Saudi Arabia or expanding their fintech company into Saudi Arabia, it is important to understand the legal landscape and what is required. Hear from Riada Law Firm on the key legal considerations that fintech companies should think about.

PANEL: Experiences from 3 Leading Female Fintech Founders in the GCC

6th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Entrepreneurship

Arabic

What does it take to develop a successful fintech business? Hear from three leading female fintech founders in the GCC on their experiences and the advice that they would give to the next generation of entrepreneurs.

LECTURE: Blockchain and Financial Services

3rd Dec 4 - 5 PM

Fintech Trends

Arabic

PANEL: What We Look For When Investing in a Fintech Company?

2nd Dec 7 - 8 PM

Entrepreneurship

Arabic

Fintech companies may seek to raise funds to support different stages of their development. Hear from Raed Ventures, Riyadh Angel Investors and Impact46, three leading investors on how they invest in companies and what are the key characteristics they look for when investing in a fintech company.

LECTURE: Digital Economics - Delivering [email protected]

1st Dec 12 - 1 PM

Fintech Trend

English

Digital economics looks at the impact of technology on changing economic activity. Hear from Steve Monaghan, a frequent presenter, author and lecturer and General Partner for FinMirai on the key trends impacting digital economics and how companies can deliver value at scale.

PANEL: How to Implement a Fintech Business Successfully

30th Nov 4 - 5 PM

Entrepreneurship

Arabic

The most successful fintech businesses are developed based on collaboration and adapting innovation to meet the needs of customers. In a panel discussion hosted by BIAC, hear from Tamweel, Qoyod, Raqamyah Platform and Impact46 on what it takes to implement a fintech business successfully.

PANEL: Perspectives in Islamic Fintech

8th Dec 7 - 8 PM

Fintech Trends

English

Islamic Fintech is an exciting and important area of development in financial services. Fintech has the ability to improve islamic financial services. Hear from three experts on what Islamic fintech means and what impact it may have on the future of financial services.

WORKSHOP: Regulatory Testing Environment by SAMA and CMA

1st Dec 7 - 8 PM

Saudi Deep Dives

Arabic

Fintech and Digital Banking in the Middle East in a Post Pandemic World

29th Nov 7 - 8 PM

Fintech Trends

English

LECTURE: The Future of Money and the Emergence of Digital Assets

7th Dec 12 - 1 PM

Fintech Trends

English

LECTURE: Big Data and AI impacting Fintech

8th Dec 12 - 1 PM

Fintech Trends

English

Data is being generated at an exponential rate. Together with technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, the use of data is driving the development of innovative fintech solutions. Hear from two experts from KFUPM on the impact of Big Data and AI in the world of fintech.