The premier fintech and financial community event, Money20/20 Middle East, has announced its high-impact speaker lineup, bringing together top global regulators, visionary founders, and investment heavyweights to Riyadh from September 15-17, 2025. The event is set to cement Saudi Arabia’s position as a central hub for the future of finance.
By the Numbers
The scale of the event highlights its significance on the global fintech calendar:
- $400,000: The equity-free funding prize for the winner of the MoneySurge20/20 Pitch Competition.
- 45,000+: The expected number of attendees from around the world.
- 350+: The number of cross-industry speakers who will take the stage.
- 600+: The number of investors from more than 40 countries looking for the next big opportunity.
A Convergence of Global Financial Powerhouses
Hosted at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, the conference is anchored around the theme “Where Money Does Business.” The agenda will tackle the industry’s most critical topics, from the role of AI in finance to evolving regulations and inclusive innovation. The event is co-organized by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf, and hosted by key Saudi entities including the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and the Capital Market Authority.
High-Impact Speaker Lineup Revealed
The first wave of confirmed speakers includes top-tier international regulators and industry leaders. Policymakers such as Hon. Caroline D. Pham of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Colin Payne of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be present. They will be joined by industry titans like Lori Schwartz, Global Head of Treasury Services at J.P. Morgan Payments, and Tom Zschach, Chief Innovation Officer at Swift.
More Than a Conference: A Platform for Deals and Innovation
Money20/20 Middle East offers more than just keynote speeches. The event will feature Venturescape, an exclusive pre-event platform for early-stage deal-making between VCs and fintech founders. It will also host the MoneySurge20/20 Pitch Competition, offering a transformative $400,000 equity-free prize to a high-potential startup. The entire event will be powered by AI-driven matchmaking to connect investors, startups, and exhibitors effectively.
Saudi Arabia at the Center of Global Fintech
Hosting the event in Riyadh is a testament to the Kingdom’s rapidly growing influence in the global financial technology sector. “Hosting Money20/20 Middle East in Saudi Arabia is a powerful reflection of the Kingdom’s role in shaping global fintech,” commented 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.”
Source: Zawya
