Dubai: The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center, will organize the Dubai FinTech Summit from May 6 to 7, 2024.
The summit will be held 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.
The second edition of the summit will bring together over 8,000 global industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, signaling an increased appetite for growth opportunities in the region.
The second edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit is set to once again bring together world-class global talent, innovators, and industry leaders, representing over 100 countries in the financial services sector. The summit aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33’s strategic goal of propelling Dubai into the ranks of the top four global financial hubs by 2033.
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, shared.
“The event also reflects our efforts to accelerate transformation and innovation and our commitment to bringing together global stakeholders to explore new possibilities for the international financial industry. The remarkable increase in interest in this year’s event underscores Dubai’s continued expansion as a global financial center and the new opportunities emerging from its economic dynamism and growth momentum,” Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum added.
As a rising FinTech hub, Dubai is also spearheading the evolution of the financial services industry. From 2022 to 2030, FinTech investments are expected to expand at a 17.2 percent CAGR to $949 billion (AED 3,845).
The event is anticipated that more than 8,000 C-suite executives will be present, showing impressive growth since the first edition. Furthermore, more than 1,000 pre-qualified investors will provide unparalleled opportunities for FinTech startups to secure investment and partnerships.
Over 200 global speakers, including industry pioneers and thought leaders, will provide invaluable insights, while over 200 FinTech exhibitors will showcase cutting-edge solutions. The event will feature four stages, each dedicated to different facets of FinTech and Innovation.
Mr. Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC, pointed out that, “DIFC is delighted to organize the 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit. The event is a key contributor to the delivery of the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy, set to increase the sector’s GDP contribution by 20 percent over the next 10 years up from 9.7 percent in 2022, as it seeks to leverage cutting-edge technologies and attract high-skilled talent.”
The expanded program for the second Dubai FinTech Summit will likely exceed expectations, covering important topics like Web3, digital assets, embedded and Open Finance, climate finance, and the future of FinTech.