Elets Technomedia Announces Elets Middle East Banking Tech Summit 2024 in Dubai

Elets Technomedia, in collaboration with The Banking & Finance Post, announces the launch of the Elets Middle East Banking Tech Summit, scheduled for 6th November 2024, in Dubai, UAE. This premier event, supported by Emirates Development Bank (EDB), marks a significant step in bringing Elets’ legacy of success to the Middle East.

The summit aims to shape the future of finance in the Middle East through digital transformation and innovation. Bringing together over 200 senior banking leaders from across the region, the event will be a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and building strategic partnerships. In an era where technology drives every facet of banking, from AI-driven innovations to robust cybersecurity measures, the summit will facilitate actionable insights & collaborations amidst the evolving digital landscape.

The one-day summit will witness the participation of over 100 financial institutions. Participants can expect deep dives into themes such as open banking, cybersecurity, and customer experience, alongside an exploration of new fintech frontiers impacting the region’s financial landscape.

Key speakers at the Elets Middle East Banking Tech Summit include a prestigious lineup of industry leaders shaping the future of finance in the region. Among them are Sajid Iqbal, Vice President of Risk Management at Habib Bank AG Zurich; Andrew McCormack, Chief Operating Officer of Al Etihad Payments; Wan Norhaziki Wan Abdul Halim, Head of Shariah Governance and Global Compliance at Crédit Agricole CIB; Samaneh Khaleghi, VP Enterprise Architect focusing on Digital Transformation and Open Banking at RAKBANK; Somnath Sarkar, Chief Information Security Officer at Mashreq Bank; Amr El Haddad, Head of Transaction Banking at National Bank of Kuwait; Adil Belhouari, Senior Vice President and Head of Analytics, Data Science & Business Intelligence at Riyad Bank; Ali Katkhada, Group CIO at Depa Group; Linoy Kidd, GBM MENAT Chief Information Officer at HSBC; Andrea Prazakova, Senior Vice President of Mastercard Foundry & ESG EMEA at Mastercard; and Madhavan Sivashankar, Founder & CEO of Gulf International Finance Limited, etc.

This diverse group of speakers represents a broad spectrum of expertise and insights into critical areas such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, fintech innovation, and sustainable banking practices, making them crucial contributors to the summit’s discussions and knowledge exchange.

Elets Middle East Banking Awards 2024: Celebrating Innovation, Transformation & Excellence

The Middle East banking sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by tech-savvy consumers and rapid technological advancements. As part of its commitment to driving innovation, the Elets Middle East Banking Tech Summit presents the Elets Middle East Banking Awards.

These awards aim to recognise and encourage future-ready innovations across the banking sector.

For more details about the summit, visit here.

About the Organiser
Elets Technomedia, established in 2003, stands as a prominent global platform driving tech-led innovations in Asia and the Middle East. Through its comprehensive publications, digital platforms, and conferences, Elets Technomedia continues to empower decision-makers with unique insights and collaboration opportunities, shaping the future of industries in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.