Money20/20 Middle East, the platform for the fintech and financial community, has announced its speaker lineup, as it plans to bring together the most prominent voices shaping the future of finance, policy, and technology from across the globe.
From 15 to 17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham, Money20/20 Middle East will feature over 350 cross-industry speakers, with more than 45,000 attendees, 450 global and regional exhibiting brands, and 600 investors from at least 40 countries.
Hosted by the Financial Sector Development Program, the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority, Insurance Authority and co-organised by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, the event will be anchored around the theme ‘Where Money Does Business’, tackling everything from AI in finance to evolving regulation, inclusive innovation, and strategic capital.
“Hosting Money20/20 Middle East in Saudi Arabia is a powerful reflection of the Kingdom’s role in shaping global fintech,” explained Annabelle Mander, executive vice president of Tahaluf. “We’re proud to create a platform that brings together local pioneers and international leaders to reimagine the financial future, right here in the region.”
Confirmed speakers announced include Caroline D. Pham, acting chairman, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, part of the Federal Government of the United States, the federal agency responsible for regulating derivatives markets, ensuring transparency, integrity, and financial stability in commodities and futures trading.
Colin Payne, head of innovation at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial regulatory authority, will also join the likes of Mario Nobile, director general at the Agency for Digital Italy, part of the Government of Italy, which leads the country’s digital transformation, driving innovation in public services, digital identity, cybersecurity, and data governance across the Italian government.
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Other confirmed speakers include Dr Mohammed Rahim, group chief data officer at Standard Chartered Bank, who leads the bank’s data governance initiatives and AI strategy, focusing on delivering effective solutions that support business goals for high-net-worth clients and international transactions.
Lori Schwartz, global head of treasury services at J.P. Morgan Payments, provides integrated treasury, payments, and liquidity solutions for corporations and financial institutions worldwide, enabling secure and scalable global transactions.
Also taking to the stage is Tom Zschach, chief innovation officer at Swift, the global financial messaging network connecting more than 11,000 institutions, which is currently spearheading innovations in real-time payments, digital currencies, and interoperability.
These global leaders will join more than 350 others across seven high-impact stages, exploring themes such as AI in finance, cross-border regulatory alignment, financial inclusion, and the future of money.
Money20/20 Middle East will also feature Venturescape, an exclusive pre-event platform for early deal-making between VCs, family offices, and fintech founders. In addition, the MoneySurge20/20 Pitch Competition will offer $400,000 equity-free funding for high-potential startups. The event will be powered by AI-driven matchmaking across investors, startups, and exhibitors, and will include curated content zones on sustainability, cybersecurity, regtech, and embedded finance.
Money20/20 Middle East is supported by a strong network of sponsors and partners, including its founding partners Visa, Al Rajhi Bank, STC Bank, and Tamara, four financial powerhouses driving innovation across the region. More than 450 global and regional brands, such as Ant International, Mambu, Column, Tabby and Bupa Insurance, will exhibit and engage at this year’s edition, showcasing their technologies and ideas shaping the future of financial services.
