Event Overview
The last 18 – 24 months have been a dynamic period for Kuwait’s financial sector. The country’s Central Bank has been at the crux of driving change. From the recent launch of Weyay, Kuwait’s first digital bank, the launch of the digital banking framework, overhauling the e-payment regulations, opening the market to new payments providers, to the most recent launch of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) regulations, all transformations point to an overarching fact – Kuwait is on the verge of a fintech revolution.
The trigger for the next phase in the Kuwait’s fintech journey is the launch of the awaited open banking regulation, currently in the sandboxing phase. As it has done to European and other GCC countries, which have embraced and launched open banking, the framework has the potential to disrupt the country’s banking and financial sector.
From driving collaborations between incumbents and fintechs paving the way for heightened innovations, elevated levels of customer experience and improved regulatory oversight among plethora of other positive transformations, open banking is set to mark the beginning of a new era for the city-state. The significant progress in Kuwait’s fintech ecosystem is complemented by robust support from the government and regulatory bodies, financial institutions, and a fast evolving fintech sector. This collaborative effort ensures the development of a thriving fintech sector, opening doors for disruptive innovations in payments, lending, blockchain, and more.
Fintech Kuwait, taking place on 20 & 21 November in Kuwait, aims to prepare and position the country to capitalize on the emerging opportunities as Kuwait enters into an era of financial technology innovations. The conference will discuss opportunities in Kuwait’s burgeoning fintech space, discuss market trends and address gaps to position the country to leverage the full potential fintech will unleash and subsequently, become a market leading force in the GCC.
Event In Numbers
Event Features
Two-day conference
Comprising of exclusive interviews, panel discussions, presentations and fire-side chats, the event will address vital topics and address challenges that will enable accelerated pace of adoption and foster innovations in the country
Products showcase & exhibition
Showcasing innovative and cutting-edge fintech products and solutions for the Kuwaiti market
Fintech startup pitch
Enabling the next big game changing technology for the financial sector to take shape by providing fintech startups an exclusive opportunity to present their ideas in front of VCs, funds and banks on the look out for promising technologies/companies
Networking
Extensive opportunities spread across two days to meet with local’s regulators, banks and fintechs
Exclusive workshop
Tailored to address challenges of incumbents in the uptake and successful deployment of customer-centric fintech solutions
Top Event Themes
Digital banks
Digital payments
Open banking
Fintech regulations
Fostering a fintech ecosystem
Cyber security and data privacy
Why Attend?
A platform for the key stakeholders to convene – a forward-thinking regulator, a government that has placed digital transformation across key sectors at the top of its agenda, a banking sector that’s pressed the pedal on its fintech journey, growing universe of financial technology and service providers, VCs, retail network utilizing payment gateways among others assemble at Fintech Kuwait. Join two-days of intensive discussions that will pave the way for a tech driven finance future for the region.
Join Fintech Kuwait to find out
Who Should Attend?
- Governor & deputy governor
- Undersecretary
- Heads of financial strategy & planning
- Heads of digital transformation and technology
- Digital / digital transformation / digital banking
- Fintech
- Cards
- Digital payments
- Innovations
- Private, consumer & digital banking
- Fintech & partnerships
- Mobile banking
- Information technology
- Information/data management
- Emerging technologies
- IT & cyber security
- Merchant acquiring
- Data privacy
- Innovations & Digital Products
- Payments
- Investments
Agenda
14:30 – 15:30
Registration & Networking
15:30 – 15:40
Opening Remarks by Conference Chairperson
15:40 – 15:50
VIP Keynote Address: "Fintech as a Catalyst for Jordan’s Digital Future"
- Evolution of fintech in Jordan and its role in achieving national economic goals.
- Navigating the digital financial landscape: opportunities and challenges ahead.
15:50 – 16:30
Panel Discussion "Regulating Innovation: Shaping the Future of Fintech in Jordan"
- How evolving regulations are shaping the fintech industry.
- Compliance challenges for financial institutions.
- RegTech solutions for automating compliance and reporting.
16:30 – 17:00
Industry Innovation Showcase
- Innovation Spotlight 1
- Innovation Spotlight 2
17:00 – 17:15
Keynote Presentation "The Future of Banking: From Legacy Systems to Digital-First Institutions"
- Challenges in modernizing traditional banking models.
- Case studies of successful digital banking transformations.
17:15 – 17:45
Networking Coffee Break
17:45 – 18:40
Panel Discussion "Fostering Fintech-Bank Collaboration: Driving Financial Innovation"
- How partnerships between banks and fintechs create enhanced customer experiences.
- Regulatory challenges and strategies for compliance.
- Exploring new business models in digital banking and embedded finance.
18:40 – 19:20
Panel Discussion "Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention in Fintech"
- Emerging threats in the digital finance ecosystem.
- Strategies for securing financial data and preventing cyber fraud.
- Best practices in regulatory compliance for cybersecurity.
19:20
Closing Remarks & Networking Dinner
Why Partner?
Gain first-mover advantage
Become one of the firsts to offer services and solutions in your category in a fresh burgeoning market
Become market shapers
If you’re an international player with background of extensive work with various stakeholders, Kuwait’s fintech sector provides an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to shaping an evolving market
Secure one-to-one meeting with key stakeholders
Network with key decision makers from policy makers, governments, banks, major retail firms and fintechs to address their unique requirements
Showcase your products & services
Strategically position your brand in front of your target client via thought leadership, brand positioning and leveraging tailored marketing opportunities
Win business
With new regulations being launched and numerous upcoming ones in the works, Kuwait banks and retailers are on the lookout for fintech solutions that help them drive customer engagement and optimize customer experience through diversified, user-friendly and customized offerings
Who Should Sponsor?
Gain first-mover advantage
Become one of the firsts to offer services and solutions in your category in a fresh burgeoning market
Become market shapers
If you’re an international player with background of extensive work with various stakeholders, Kuwait’s fintech sector provides an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to shaping an evolving market
Secure one-to-one meeting with key stakeholders
Network with key decision makers from policy makers, governments, banks, major retail firms and fintechs to address their unique requirements
Showcase your products & services
Strategically position your brand in front of your target client via thought leadership, brand positioning and leveraging tailored marketing opportunities
Win business
With new regulations being launched and numerous upcoming ones in the works, Kuwait banks and retailers are on the lookout for fintech solutions that help them drive customer engagement and optimize customer experience through diversified, user-friendly and customized offerings
Who Should Sponsor?
Floor Plan
Registration
Contact Us
Speaking Inquiries
Serah Ben
Sponsorship Inquiries
Bencily Thomas
Marketing Inquiries
Rovie Garcia
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