This growth is fueling job creation in the fintech sector. Employment in Saudi Arabia\u2019s fintech sector now stands at 11,046 direct jobs, up 64% YoY and 76% above the 2025 target of 6,277 jobs.<\/p>\n
This burgeoning landscape has made Saudi Arabia a premier destination for fintech events, attracting global industry leaders to explore opportunities and tackle emerging challenges. Among the many conferences taking place, the following 9 are standing as the most significant gatherings in the last quarter of 2025 and 2026. These event are expected to bring together top decision-makers, regulators, and innovators to shape the future of the sector, foster cross-border collaboration, and advance Saudi Arabia\u2019s digital transformation objectives.<\/p>\n
Top\u00a0 Fintech Events to Attend in Saudi Arabia in Q4 2025<\/h4>\nJeddah Fintech Week 2025<\/h4>\n
November 16-17, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n Hilton Hotel North Corniche Road, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n Jeddah Fintech Week 2025<\/a> will take place on November 16 and 17, at the Hilton Hotel North Corniche Road in Jeddah. Held under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Saif Al Islam Bin Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the event aims to deliver a premier fintech summit in Saudi Arabia, bringing together global and local industry leaders, investors, innovators, and regulators to explore the future of fintech.<\/p>\n With a focus on driving innovation, fostering strategic collaboration, and accelerating fintech growth, Jeddah Fintech Week 2025 will serve as a global platform for transformative discussions, cutting-edge solutions, and groundbreaking advancements. The event will host over 7,000 visitors, 100+ exhibitors, 35+ sponsors, and 35 speakers.<\/p>\n Participants will have opportunities to attend keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and live demonstrations focused on emerging technologies, digital transformation, trading strategies, and AI in financial services.<\/p>\n November 17-19, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n Riyadh Front, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n Seamless Saudi Arabia 2025<\/a> will take place on November 17 to 19, at Riyadh Front, providing a platform for digital commerce, next-generation payments, embedded finance, and banking solutions. The event will bring together retailers, online businesses, banks, financial institutions, regulators, technology providers, and logistics leaders to explore innovations shaping the digital economy.<\/p>\n Seamless Saudi Arabia 2025 will focus on connecting the full commerce value chain, from digital marketing and e-commerce platforms to in-store retail technology, omnichannel experiences, and payment solutions, supporting Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 by fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth. It will feature keynote panels on the impact of AI in payments, Saudi Arabia\u2019s approach to digital commerce, and fintech trends in the 10th Machine Age.<\/p>\n The three-day program will provide insights across six dedicated tracks: the CMO Summit, the Retail Hub, the E-Commerce Arena, the Payments Grandstand, the Keynote Stage, and Start-Up Stories.<\/p>\n Speakers will include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n February, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Riyadh Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n Digital Transformation Summit Saudi Arabia 2026<\/a> will take place in February 2026, at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel, marking the 44th edition of summit. This global series, hosted across over ten cities, explores how digital transformation is reshaping business strategy, operations, and customer engagement, and uncover the key strategies necessary for informed decision-making, enhanced operational efficiency, and fostering a forward-thinking digital culture.<\/p>\n The Saudi Arabia 2026 edition is expected to convene more than 300 C-level executives, directors, and heads of technology to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, the Internet-of-Things (IoT), quantum computing, cybersecurity, and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, offering the insights essential to drive meaningful change today.<\/p>\n Featured sessions will include:<\/p>\n Speakers will include:<\/p>\n April 13-16, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center (RECC), Malham, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n LEAP 2026<\/a> will take place from April 13 to 16 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center (RECC). The leading tech conference will feature<\/a> over 1,000 speakers, 1,800 global tech brands, 600 startups, and 1,900 investors, with more than 200,000 visitors expected to attend.<\/p>\n Supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and organized by Tahaluf in partnership with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), LEAP is one of the world\u2019s largest technology events. Topics covered include fintech, smart cities, health technology, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, education technology, and the creative economy.<\/p>\n Co-located with LEAP is DeepFest<\/a>, a leading AI event powered by the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) and organized by Tahaluf as well.<\/p>\n April 22, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Riyadh Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n The CFO Leadership Summit – Saudi Arabia 2026<\/a> will be held on April 22, 2026, at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel, providing a strategic platform for finance leaders to confront these challenges and uncover new growth opportunities. Bringing together 200+ senior finance executives, the summit will spotlight emerging tech trends and industry disruption.<\/p>\n Through presentations, panels, real-world case studies, and high-impact networking, attendees will gain practical insights to enhance financial strategy, boost performance, and shape a future-ready finance organization. They will get to hear from industry experts who will explore how finance leaders can enhance financial strategy, drive performance, and build future-ready finance organizations, tackling topics including the integration of AI, precision forecasting, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and risk intelligence.<\/p>\n Featured discussions will include:<\/p>\n Speakers will include:<\/p>\n June 17, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Riyadh Marriott Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n The BFSI IT Summit – Saudi Arabia 2026<\/a> will take place on June 17, at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel. This event will mark the 37th edition of this series, uniting an expected 200 of Saudi Arabia\u2019s most influential technology and innovation leaders from banking, financial services, and fintech, to discuss how technology is redefining the future of finance.<\/p>\n The 2026 Saudi Arabia edition will run under the theme \u201cWhere Technology Meets the Future of Banking\u201d, serving as a high-impact platform for CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, and digital pioneers to explore transformative strategies, emerging tech, and real-world solutions shaping the next era of finance.<\/p>\n From digital banking and financial inclusion to change management and data privacy, the agenda will dive into the most urgent topics redefining Saudi Arabia\u2019s financial ecosystem, driving toward a smarter, more secure, and future-ready economy.<\/p>\n September 14-16, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n RECC, Malham, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n Money20\/20 Middle East 2026<\/a> will take place from September 15 to 17, at RECC in Riyadh. As one of the world\u2019s leading fintech conferences, the event will attract more than 38,000 visitors, 450 speakers, 1,051 investors, and 157 startups, bringing together banks, fintech startups, big tech companies, regulators, and investors to shape the future of finance in the Middle East.<\/p>\n Participants will get to gain international exposure, connect with key decision-makers and position your business at the centre of a rapidly expanding market. Startups, meanwhile, will get to showcase their innovation, connect with top-tier investors and gain insights from industry leaders, while investors will get to connect with the founders and ideas reshaping financial services.<\/p>\n The conference will feature several thematic areas, including:<\/p>\n November 03, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n The Fintech Revolution Summit 2026<\/a> will take place on November 03, and will convene top-tier finance executives, fintech pioneers, and regulators to explore how Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 is driving innovation in financial services. As Saudi Arabia diversifies its economy, digital banking, AI-enabled customer solutions, and sustainable finance are set to play a pivotal role in transforming its financial ecosystem<\/p>\n The event, which is expected to bring together 200+ decision-makers, investors, and thought leader, will feature keynote presentations, one-to-one meetings, and product showcases, creating opportunities for participants to engage directly with key industry figures and explore potential partnerships. Themes covered this year will include open banking, digital payments, embedded finance, digitalization, regtech, and cryptocurrency, and blockchain.<\/p>\n November 16-18, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Riyadh Front, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/em><\/p>\n The 2026 Accounting and Business Expo Saudi Arabia<\/a> will take place from November 16 to 18, bringing together the country\u2019s accounting, finance, and business community to shape the future of the industry.<\/p>\n As Saudi Arabia accelerates its digital transformation, this event explore will key priorities including e-invoicing, automation, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. CFOs, accountants, auditors, and business leaders will connect, learn, and discover solutions driving smarter, more efficient finance operations.<\/p>\n Participants will get to hear from 150 expert speakers as they challenge the status quo, share practical insights, and explore the future of accounting, finance, and business. They will also discover the latest solutions shaping the future of accounting, finance, and business, and get to connect with industry stakeholders, forming partnerships, exchanging ideas, and discovering innovative tools to drive efficiency and growth.<\/p>\n Key themes covered will include practice management, taxation, bookkeeping, as well as outsourcing and offshoring. The conference will also address key issues such as e-invoicing, regulatory compliance, and the role of AI in financial management.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Featured image: Edited by Fintech News Middle East, based on image by art studio ideas<\/a> via Freepik<\/em><\/p>\n The post Top 9 Fintech Events to Attend in Saudi Arabia in Q4 2025 and 2026<\/a> appeared first on Fintechnews Middle East<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fintech in Saudi Arabia is growing at a rapid pace, fueled by an expanding startup ecosystem, a rising talent pool, and continued strong capital inflows. 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<\/p>\nSeamless Saudi Arabia 2025<\/h4>\n
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Top 7 Fintech Events to Attend in Saudi Arabia in 2026<\/h4>\n
Digital Transformation Summit Saudi Arabia 2026<\/h4>\n
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LEAP 2026<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nCFO Leadership Summit – Saudi Arabia 2026<\/h4>\n
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BFSI IT Summit – Saudi Arabia 2026<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nMoney20\/20 Middle East 2026<\/h4>\n
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Fintech Revolution Summit 2026<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nAccounting and Business Expo Saudi Arabia<\/h4>\n
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