Money20/20 Middle East Returns to Riyadh as Global Fintech Leaders Gather to Shape the Future of Finance

Manal Saleh

The three-day event in Saudi Arabia will be hosted by Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Insurance Authority (IA)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 12 August 2026 – Money20/20 Middle East, the region's home for the global money ecosystem, will return to Riyadh from 14–16 September 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech innovators, investors and technology leaders.

Hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Insurance Authority (IA), and co-organised by Tahaluf and Fintech Saudi, the 2026 edition has already announced an initial line-up of globally recognised speakers and confirmed support from leading organisations across the financial services ecosystem, setting the stage for another landmark edition in Riyadh.

Money20/20 Middle East returns to Riyadh as Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as one of the world's fastest-growing fintech markets. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome more than 38,000 attendees, alongside 350 exhibiting brands, 350+ speakers, 600+ investors and 150 startups. Bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech innovators, investors and technology leaders from around the world, the event will provide a platform to explore the trends, technologies, regulations and partnerships shaping the future of financial services, while reinforcing Riyadh's position as a global hub for fintech innovation.

The 2026 edition will feature an initial line-up of globally recognised speakers, including Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets TTS at Citi; Mostapha Tahiri, Chief Operating Officer at State Street; Tony Ashraf, Managing Director at BlackRock; Joy Adams, Chief Operating Officer, Digital Assets Transformation, Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank; and Hosam Arab, Co-Founder and CEO of Tabby, with additional speakers to be announced in the lead-up to the event.

Reflecting strong support from across the financial services ecosystem, Visa and Tamara have been confirmed as the Founding Partners for Money20/20 Middle East 2026, alongside Strategic Sponsors BARQ, ELM, Tiqmo and Arab National Bank. The event is further supported by Platinum Sponsors Foodics, Hakbah, Gulf International Bank, Safqah Capital and Al Rajhi Takaful, with additional partners and sponsors to be announced in the lead-up to the event.

Taking place at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham, the 2026 edition will bring together global leaders to explore the trends redefining financial services across six key content pillars: The Future Financial Architecture, Trust by Design, Autonomous Finance, Empowered Finance, The Next Era of Payments, and The Future of Capital.

Through keynote discussions, executive forums and closed-door leadership sessions, the event will bring together policymakers, financial institutions, investors and technology leaders to explore the opportunities shaping the next era of global finance. Across The Executive Summit, NextGen Money, The Bridge, The Capital Stage, The Boardroom, Off The Record and MoneyPot, industry leaders will exchange ideas and shape the future of global finance.

Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President at Tahaluf, added: "Money20/20 Middle East has redefined what a fintech event can achieve. This is where regulators, financial institutions, investors and innovators come together to build partnerships and shape the future of financial services. As fintech momentum continues to build, Riyadh has become a key meeting point for the global fintech community, creating the connections and conversations that will define the next chapter of finance."

Registration for Money20/20 Middle East 2026 is now open. For more information, visit www.money2020middleeast.com.

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About Money20/20 Middle East

Money20/20 Middle East is the region’s home for the global money ecosystem - a platform that unites regulators, banks, fintechs, investors, and technology innovators to accelerate the future of financial services. Through world-class content, high-impact networking, and landmark announcements, the event positions Saudi Arabia at the heart of global fintech innovation.

About Money20/20

Money20/20 is the world’s leading premium content, sales, and networking platform for the global money ecosystem, with flagship shows in Amsterdam (Europe), Las Vegas (USA), Bangkok (Asia), and Riyadh (Middle East). Part of Informa, Money20/20 is where the industry’s smartest visionaries and innovators come together to create the future of money. In 2025, Money20/20 Middle East was recognised as Best International Show – Middle East at the AEO Excellence Awards, reflecting its growing influence and impact on the global fintech landscape.

About Tahaluf

Tahaluf is a leading events company in Saudi Arabia, delivering world-class platforms that ignite innovation across key global industries. Through flagship events such as LEAP, Black Hat MEA, and Money20/20 Middle East, Tahaluf connects global experts, visionaries, and organisations to shape the future through collaboration, creativity, and technology.