22nd Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards2025

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

Convention & Exhibition Center.

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 on Connected Banking Summit

 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

Our Valued Sponsors

We are honoured to be supported by industry-leading organizations driving digital

transformation across the Kingdom: Alfa Bank | Zoom | Nintex | Taqniyat

Their continued partnership underscores the summit’s commitment to fostering innovation,

collaboration, and technological advancement in the financial ecosystem.

Why Attend

 Align with Vision 2030’s Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP)

objectives

 Engage directly with decision-makers shaping policy, capital flows, and digital

infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

 Explore real-world applications of AI, real-time payments, digital identity

infrastructure, and open finance frameworks

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