Where Finance + Technology Create Limitless Opportunities 2024 | Dubai World Trade Centre | 12 October 2024 | Dubai Harbour, Dubai Marina - Dubai - UAE

In 2023, the Middle East and North Africa's unparalleled meeting place for global fintech leaders saw the financial industry's biggest tech revolutions in the fields of paytech, insurtech, regtech, wealth & asset management, and digital banking, presented by 100+ globally leading financial services companies and the most disruptive startups. Over 100 path-breaking talks were given by global regulators, financial institutions, and unicorns, redefining fintech strategies in the region. There were targeted 1000+ startup meetings with tech buyers and investors, which drove immediate business impact.

The event was not to be missed for those who wanted to be part of a movement, happening at Fintech Surge, the premier hub for Fintech entrepreneurs, buyers, innovators, investors, and regulators, promising to be even bigger and better in 2024.

2024 Speakers

Alisha Golden
Investment Principal, TechStars

Amoye Henry
GP, FoundHers Venture

Anita Erskine
Executive Director, Anita Erskine Communications

Arjun Vir Singh
Partner & Global Co-Head of Fintech, Arthur D. Little

Asim Chohan
Vice President Global Operations, COO, Morgan Stanley

Asya Vildt
Operations Excellence and Sustainability Director, inDrive

Azra Ahmed
Chief of Risk and Compliance, Geidea

Bo Lui
Staff UX Researcher, Miro

Brian Byagaba
Head of Fintech, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Carl Manlan
Head of Inclusive Impact & Sustainability, CEMEA, VISA

Celestin Rwabukumba
CEO, Rwanda Stock Exchange

Chérifatou Ibrahima Agoumo
Regional Innovation and Technology Advisor, CARE USA

Chris Folayan
CEO/Founder, Founder Centered

Conrad Kraft
Strategic Advisor, Digital Euro Association

Dave Murphy
Head of Financial Services EMEA & APAC, Publicis Sapient

De’Havia Stewart
Investment Principal, Serena Ventures

Elias Yazbeck
Managing Director, Fintech and Finserv, Helios Investment Partners

Elizabeth Donaghy
COO, Sarwa

Fernando Plaza Lopez
Chief Digital Officer, ADIB

Gabrielle Inzirillo
Head of Ecosystem Development: Financial Services Regulatory (FSRA), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Gaurav Dhar
Group CEO, Marshal Fintech Partners

Gloria Maceiko
Managing Director, Silicon Valley Advantage

Hannah Cool
COO, B4NZ

Hartnell Ndungi
Chief Data Officer, Absa Bank

Helen Chen
CEO, Nomad Homes

Ibrahim Abdel Rahim
Co-founder and Managing Partner, Moonbase Capital

Ilya Brovin
Chief Growth Officer, Sumsub

Jason Mikula
Managing Director, Fintech Business Weekly

Jatin Ondhia
CEO, Shojin

Jeremy Hodara
Co-founder, Jumia

Jovana Jovanovic
Co-founder & CEO, Omla

Karima El Hakim
Country Director, Plug and Play

Kelvin Tan
CEO, audax

Kenny Man
Managing Partner, 01fintech

Kombe Kaponda
Lead Researcher - CBDCs, Bank of Zambia

Leo Schwartz
Reporter, Fortune

Liudas Kanapienis
Co-founder & CEO, Ondato

Mariam Cassim
Chief Executive Officer: Financial & Digital Services, Vodacom

Mark Walker
Editorial Director, Fintech Times

Markos Zachariadis
Professor, Chair in Financial Technology (FinTech) & Information Systems, University of Manchester

Mayowa Adegoke
International Reporter & Speaker, Channels TV

Michael Marcotte
Chairman and Co-founder, artius.iD

Mika Hajjar
Co-founder & Managing Partner, P1 Ventures

Nina Triantis
Global Head: Telecoms, Media and Technology, Standard Bank Group

Noa Khamallah
General Partner, Don’t Quit Ventures

Ravi Nandan Sinha
Director Development & Investment, MSME Business Forum India

Rinse Jacobs
General Manager, Solarisbank

Rochak Agrawal
Executive Director, UBS

Ronit Ghose
Global Head, Future of Finance, Citi

Sabah al-Binali
Chief Capital Market Officer, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

Sailesh Malhotra
General Manager, Geidea

Samuel Ubido
Software and System Security Scholar, University of Oxford

Sarah FitzMorris
Co-founder & CEO, Executives in Africa

Stephen Kruger
CTO, inDrive

Sujit Unni
Chief Operating Officer, Geidea

Suzy Al Zeerah
Chief Operating Officer, Bahrain FinTech Bay

Thomas Pays
CEO, Ozow

Yvonne Bajela
Partner, LocalGlobe

Zachariah George
Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures

2024 Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSOR:
• Codego

GOLD SPONSOR:
• Geidea

BRONZE SPONSOR:
• Wio Bank PJSC

PAVILION SPONSORS:
• London
• Fintech