The future of money, how it is moved, managed and multiplied in the era of fintech and digital innovation, will be very much under the spotlight at the 2025 edition of Money 20/20 Middle East. Held in Riyadh from September 15 to 17, the event gathers all the right people – bankers, big tech and fintech leaders, regulators, start-ups and investors – in one place to share insights, drive innovation and create opportunities for business growth.
“Attendees expect something more than just another fintech conference, and that is what we will give them,” says Annabelle Mander, executive vice-president at Tahaluf. One of the fast-growing firms in the event organising sector, it plays a major role in executing events that align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to transform the kingdom into a global financial hub.
Money 20/20 Middle East is where that future will be built. The event, which will welcome more than 45,000 international attendees, 450 leading fintech brands, 350 prominent speakers and 400 investors alongside key decision-makers, government leaders and financial regulators, promises to be the best fintech show of the year, giving rise to an unparalleled surge of collaborations and partnerships.
“People will be coming to a place where real deals are done, policy conversations happen and breakthrough innovations will be on show,” Mander says. “It is where capital, technology and oversight connect in a way that creates tangible outcomes, not just dialogue and goodwill.”
Tahaluf’s ability to deliver events that provide real value for participants is built on solid foundations. A joint venture partnership with Informa, the world’s largest trade show organiser, and with the backing of the Saudi government, Tahaluf manages a portfolio of world-class events in diverse sectors, including award-winning tech events Leap and DeepFest, as well as Money 20/20’s previous edition in Riyadh, 24 Fintech. Later this year, Money 20/20 editions will take place in Las Vegas, Amsterdam and Bangkok, providing a global stage for leaders, investors and innovators shaping the future of fintech. In terms of size and scope, the Middle East edition is likely to set the standard for business deals, with representatives such as J.P. Morgan, UBS, Morgan Stanley and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.