Global Fintech Show Money20/20 To Launch Inaugural Middle East Edition In Riyadh In 2025

“Money20/20 Middle East will bring to Riyadh the brightest minds in fintech, as well as global leaders, innovators, policymakers, and investors who are shaping the future of payments and fintech,” the organisers said.

Launched in 2012 in Las Vegas, Money20/20, formerly named as ‘24 Fintech’, is billed as the world’s leading, premium content, sales, and networking platform for the global money ecosystem.

Riyadh becoming the host city for Money20/20 comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is set to become the Middle East’s leading regional hub for digital payments companies, with billions of dollars invested in the financial services technology industry, under its Vision 2030.

In its first edition in September 2024, 24 Fintech became the largest debut fintech event in history – drawing over 300 exhibitors, more than 350 investors, and more than 37,000 visitors.

Money20/20 Middle East will build on this success to become the largest-ever fintech event in the region – featuring a diverse lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Annabelle Mander, Executive Vice President of Tahaluf, Saudi Arabia’s largest B2B event organiser, including the iconic brands LEAP, Cityscape, and Black Hat MEA, said Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global financial landscape, and that was laid bare by the success of 24 Fintech in September.

“Money20/20 is the biggest brand in global fintech and now is the right time to launch its Middle East edition. Building on the success of 24 Fintech, Money20/20 Middle East will be twice the scale, twice the audience, twice the speakers and twice the exhibitors when we open our doors in Riyadh in September,” Mander said.

Tracey Davies, President of Money20/20, said: “Our customers have made it clear – they see the immense potential of this region and are eager to establish their presence here.”