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, Area, Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Riyadh Saudi Arabia | 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”
October 22nd 2025 | Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Saudi Arabia – The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is proud to announce the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025 taking place on November 4th 2025 in Riyadh. Under the theme “Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation Transformation and Growth” this landmark event will bring together top executives fintech pioneers policymakers and technology providers to shape the future of banking in Saudi Arabia.
As the Kingdom advances its Vision 2030 agenda the summit will showcase transformative strategies driving digital banking fintech innovation and financial inclusion. With over $20 billion invested in fintech and digital payments Saudi Arabia is rapidly moving toward a cashless society achieving 57% cashless transactions in 2024 and targeting 70% by 2025.
Summit Highlights
Keynotes from industry leaders: H.E. Eng. Ahmed Alsuwaiyan (Governor Digital Government Authority) and Tony Cripps (CEO Saudi Awwal Bank)
Expert panels: AI-driven banking cybersecurity open banking and sustainable finance
Networking opportunities: Engage with C-suite executives regulators and fintech innovators
Innovation & Excellence Awards: Recognizing outstanding achievements in digital transformation customer experience and financial inclusion
Why Attend
Discover cutting-edge strategies aligned with Vision 2030
Forge strategic partnerships with key decision-makers and innovators
Gain insights into emerging technologies including generative AI quantum computing and 5G-powered financial services
About the Innovation & Excellence Awards
Celebrating excellence across the BFSI sector the awards honor institutions and individuals driving innovation resilience and sustainable growth. Categories include:
Digital Bank of the Year
Excellence in AI-Driven Customer Experience
CEO of the Year among others
Join Us
Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of banking in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
Registration & Partnership Opportunities:
Website: www.intercsa.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 3808 8625
About the International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)
The ICSA connects integrates and transforms businesses. Dedicated to fostering collaboration innovation and growth the center has over 22 years of experience delivering customized solutions across industries including banking telecom gas retail and manufacturing.
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Where is it happening?
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Area, Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, Saudi ArabiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
