Fintech Kuwait 2024 | GM Events | 19 November 2023 | TBA, Kuwait

Venue
TBA
TBA, Kuwait

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Event Date Mon Nov 20 +03 - Tue Nov 21 +03 (about 1 year ago)
In your timezone (EST): Sun Nov 19 4:00pm - Mon Nov 20 4:00pm
Location TBA
Kuwait
Region EMEA
Details

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 this event. Join two-days of intensive discussions that will pave the way for a tech driven finance future for the region.
Join two-days of intensive discussions that will pave the way for a tech driven finance future for the region.
Join This Event to Find Out
• Announcements and updates on upcoming regulations
• What’s next for Kuwait’s fintech sector as the burgeoning, young sector takes shape – is the banking sector ready to capitalize on the opportunities unleashed by the fintech wave?
• Will digital banks become close competition to incumbents in terms of market share and happy customers?
• Latest innovations and trends in the payments space
• What’s required to ensure the successful uptake of BNPL in the Kuwaiti market? How will BNPL transform Kuwait’s digital lending space?
• Is the country ready for open banking? Key factors to ensure preparedness and foster growth and innovation
• Is the financial ecosystem mature enough to support fintech startups and the rapidly growing sector?
• Address challenges in the uptake and scaling of fintech solutions by the banking sector

Speakers

2023 Speakers

Othman Tawfeqe
General Manager, Retail Banking Department, Kuwait International Bank

Mai AlOwaish
Chief Data & Innovation Officer, Gulf Bank Kuwait

Abdullah Alawadi
General Manager, Strategic Planning & Follow-up Unit, Kuwait International Bank

Fahad AlSharekh
Vice Chairman KSA, KAMCO Invest; General Manager, Sharq Capital

Dr. Zainab Almeraj
Acting Chair, Department of Information Science, Kuwait University

Feroz Noorani
Chief Risk Officer, Kuwait International Bank

Abdulla Hassan Thakur
Chief Executive Officer, Dhow Capital

Tareq Al-Saleh
Deputy General Manager – Investment Advisory & Research, Gulf Bank

Sponsors & Partners

2023 Sponsors

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
• KIB
• Kuwait University