22nd Edition Connected Banking Summit- Innovation and Excellence Awards 2025
Schedule
Tue Nov 04 2025 at 08:00 am to 05:30 pm
UTC+03:00Location
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh | Riyadh, RI
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22nd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025“Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation Transformation and Growth”
November 4 2025 | Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Saudi Arabia – The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is pleased to announce the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 taking place on November 4 2025 in Riyadh.
This landmark summit themed “Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation Transformation and Growth” will bring together senior banking executives fintech leaders policymakers and technology innovators to shape the future of financial services in Saudi Arabia.
As the Kingdom advances its Vision 2030 goals the summit will highlight strategies accelerating digital banking fintech innovation and financial inclusion. With more than $20 billion invested in fintech and digital payments Saudi Arabia is rapidly transitioning towards a cashless economy having achieved 57% cashless transactions in 2024 and targeting 70% by 2025.
Summit Highlights
Keynote addresses from industry leaders including:
H.E. Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan Governor Digital Government Authority
Tony Cripps CEO Saudi Awwal Bank
Expert-led panels on AI-driven banking cybersecurity open banking and sustainable finance
Networking opportunities with C-suite executives regulators and fintech innovators
Innovation & Excellence Awards celebrating achievements in digital transformation customer experience and financial inclusion
Why Attend
Discover cutting-edge strategies aligned with Vision 2030
Forge partnerships with key decision-makers and innovators
Gain insights into emerging technologies including generative AI quantum computing and 5G-enabled financial services
Innovation & Excellence Awards
The awards celebrate outstanding contributions across the Banking Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector recognizing institutions and leaders driving innovation resilience and sustainable growth.
Categories include:
Digital Bank of the Year
Excellence in AI-Driven Customer Experience
CEO of the Year
…and more.
Join Us
Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of banking in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
For registration and partnership opportunities visit: www.intercsa.com
Contact: Mohammed Thoufiq – [email protected] | +44 20 3808 8625
About the International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)
The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is a global platform for connection innovation and transformation. With over 22 years of expertise ICSA specializes in crafting customized solutions for industries including banking telecom gas retail and manufacturing. Our mission is to drive collaboration growth and sustainable success for businesses worldwide.
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Where is it happening?
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
