Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Money20/20 Middle East has unveiled its founding partners and key sponsors for the highly anticipated inaugural edition set to take place in Riyadh this September. The event will convene global financial institutions, fintech innovators, and investors to shape the future of money in one of the fastest-growing financial markets worldwide.
The founding partners include AlRajhi Bank, Riyad Bank, STC Bank, Saudi National Bank, Tamara, Visa, and Vision Bank, each bringing unique expertise to the event’s agenda:
- AlRajhi Bank, the region’s largest bank, will spotlight its digital transformation initiatives bridging traditional and fintech services.
- Riyad Bank will showcase its automation and digitalization journey, tied to Saudi Vision 2030’s financial sector goals.
- STC Bank, one of Saudi’s newest digital-first banks, will highlight its role in fintech integration.
- Saudi National Bank, the Kingdom’s largest commercial bank, will demonstrate leadership in AI-powered banking, cybersecurity, and digital finance.
- Tamara, the leading BNPL platform, will showcase how alternative payments are reshaping regional consumer finance.
- Visa, as a global payments leader, will emphasize secure and inclusive digital commerce.
- Vision Bank will present its cloud-native digital banking model for personalized, secure customer experiences.
Visa’s Ali Bailoun described the event as a key moment for advancing open banking and financial inclusion across the GCC. Tamara CEO Abdulmajeed Alsukhan stressed the opportunity for partnerships and innovation, while Tahaluf EVP Annabelle Mander said the caliber of sponsors highlights the event’s strategic importance.
Beyond the founding partners, Money20/20 Middle East is supported by a wide network of strategic sponsors, including JP Morgan, Mastercard, Bupa, Ant International, Mambu, Tabby, Tap Payments, Column, Tiqmo, Banque Saudi Fransi, and SME Bank, among others. More than 450 exhibiting brands are expected to participate.
Running from 15–17 September 2025 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, the event is expected to attract 45,000+ attendees and over 600 investors. Anchored by the theme “Where Money Does Business,” the agenda will explore AI in finance, evolving regulation, financial inclusion, and strategic capital.
With curated meeting programs, executive networking lounges, and AI-powered matchmaking, Money20/20 Middle East aims to position Riyadh as a global fintech hub and set new benchmarks for industry collaboration.
