- The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) announces the launch of the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit
- This year’s summit is held under the theme “Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation, and Growth.”.
The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) has announced the organization of the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025, scheduled to take place on November 4, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center.
Summit Overview
Held under the theme “Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation, and Growth,” the summit will bring together senior banking executives, fintech innovators, regulators, and technology strategists to accelerate the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s financial sector in alignment with Vision 2030.
With over USD 20 billion invested in fintech and digital payments and 57% of transactions now cashless, the Kingdom is steadily progressing toward its goal of achieving 70% digital transactions by 2025.
The Connected Banking Summit will serve as a strategic platform for executive dialogue, professional networking, and partnerships that will help shape the future of the financial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Featured Speakers
- Mohammed Alsarrani – Deputy Director General, Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia
- Soha Hussein Aboul Farag – Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Jordan – KSA
- Nawar Al Khunizi – Managing Director, Head of Coverage KSA, First Abu Dhabi Bank
- Dhary Alshammry – Group Chief Internal Auditor, Al Rajhi Bank
Summit Highlights
- Keynote addresses from top leaders in banking and financial policymaking
- Strategic panel discussions covering AI-powered financial services, cybersecurity, open banking frameworks, digital identity, and customer experience transformation
- Innovation & Excellence Awards Ceremony celebrating achievements in digital transformation, customer-centric innovation, and financial inclusion
- Exclusive VIP Networking Sessions connecting senior executives, ministry representatives, regulators, digital banking CEOs, and fintech founders
Sponsors and Partners
The summit is supported by leading institutions driving digital transformation across the Kingdom:
Alfa Bank | Zoom | Nintex | Taqniyat
Their ongoing partnership underscores the summit’s commitment to advancing innovation, collaboration, and technological growth within the Saudi financial sector.
Why Attend?
- Align with Vision 2030’s Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) objectives
- Engage directly with decision-makers shaping policies, capital flows, and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
- Explore practical applications of AI, real-time payments, digital identity infrastructure, and open finance frameworks
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