About the Course
22nd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025
Theme: Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation, and Growth.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 4th November 2025
Venue: Radisson Blu Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) proudly
announces the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025, taking place on 4th November 2025 at the Radisson Blu Riyadh
Under the theme “Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation,Transformation, and Growth,” the summit will bring together senior banking leaders, fintech innovators, regulators, and technology strategists to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s financial sector transformation in line with Vision 2030.
With over USD 20 billion invested in fintech and digital payments and 57% of transactions now cashless, Saudi Arabia is rapidly advancing toward its 70% digital transactions target by 2025. The Connected Banking Summit will serve as a premier platform for strategic dialogue, executive networking, and future-defining collaborations.
Featured Speakers
Mr. Mohammed Alsarrani – Deputy Director General of FSDP, Ministry of Finance
– Saudi Arabia
Soha Hussein Aboul Farag – Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Jordan – KSA
Nawar Al Khunizi – Managing Director, Head of Coverage KSA, First Abu Dhabi
Bank – KSA
Dhary Alshammry – Group Chief Internal Auditor, Al Rajhi Bank
Summit Highlights
High-impact keynotes from leading figures in banking and financial policymaking
Strategic panel discussions on AI-powered financial services, cybersecurity, open
banking frameworks, digital identity, and customer experience transformation
Innovation & Excellence Awards Ceremony recognizing leadership in digital
banking, customer-centric innovation, and financial inclusion
Exclusive VIP networking with C-level executives, ministry representatives,
regulators, digital banking CEOs, and fintech founders
Registration & Partnership Opportunities
Join us and be part of the conversation shaping the future of banking in the Kingdom.
Register now at: https://connected-banking.com/summit/saudi-arabia/
For inquiries: info@intercsa.com
Contact: +44 20 3808 8625
Primary Contact: Mohammed Thoufiq
Event Organiser
Intercsa
The Connected Banking Summit – Riyadh is organized by the International Centre for Strategic Alliances (Intercsa), a global organization committed to fostering innovation and collaboration in the banking and financial technology sectors. Established to create impactful knowledge-sharing platforms, Intercsa connects policymakers, financial institutions, fintech pioneers, and technology leaders across emerging markets. Through high-level summits, awards, and industry partnerships, Intercsa drives dialogue on digital transformation, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth—empowering the future of banking in alignment with Vision 2030 and beyond.