Schedule

Plan your experience at Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai FinTech Summit

May 11, 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Monday, May 11, 2026

9:00 AM
10:00 AM

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Address

Official opening of Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 with welcome remarks from DIFC leadership and distinguished guests.

keynote
10:00 AM
11:00 AM

Future-Proofing Finance: The Next Decade

Opening keynote address on the future of financial services and the transformation of the financial industry.

keynote
11:30 AM
12:30 PM

Digital Assets & Tokenisation

Expert panel discussion on the future of digital assets, tokenisation, and blockchain technology in finance.

panel
2:00 PM
3:30 PM

AI, Data & Decisioning in Finance

Interactive workshop on artificial intelligence applications in financial services and data-driven decision making.

workshop
4:00 PM
5:00 PM

Payments, Cross-Border Corridors & Embedded Finance

Panel discussion on the evolution of payment systems and embedded finance solutions.

panel
6:00 PM
8:00 PM

Welcome Reception and Networking

Networking reception for all conference participants with refreshments and informal discussions.

networking

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

9:00 AM
10:00 AM

Private Capital & WealthTech

Keynote address on the transformation of private capital markets and wealth management through technology.

keynote
10:30 AM
11:30 AM

Sustainability & ESG Finance

Panel discussion on sustainable finance, ESG investing, and the role of technology in green finance.

panel
12:00 PM
1:30 PM

Insurance & Risk Management

Expert workshop on insurtech innovations and risk management technologies.

workshop
2:00 PM
4:00 PM

FinTech World Cup Grand Finale

The climax of FinTech innovation featuring finalists from around the globe presenting their groundbreaking solutions.

keynote
4:30 PM
5:30 PM

Start-up & Investor Marketplace

Panel discussion connecting FinTech startups with investors and facilitating strategic partnerships.

panel
7:00 PM
8:00 PM

Closing Remarks and Future Outlook

Closing keynote address on the future of FinTech and the role of Dubai as a global FinTech hub.

keynote
8:00 PM
10:00 PM

Closing Reception

Final networking reception and conference wrap-up with all participants.

networking