By Money20/20 Middle East is returning to Riyadh from September 14–16, 2026, bringing together leaders from banking, fintech, payments, technology, investment, and financial services. As one of the world’s leading platforms for the global money ecosystem, the event creates an important space for industry leaders to discuss how technology is reshaping financial services.
For Saudi Arabia, Money20/20 is particularly significant. The Kingdom is working to establish itself as a global fintech hub as part of Vision 2030 and its Financial Sector Development Program. Saudi Arabia’s fintech strategy targets 525 fintech companies by 2030, alongside increased investment, job creation, and a stronger contribution from fintech to the national economy.
The growth is already visible. According to the Saudi Central Bank, the number of fintech companies operating in the Kingdom grew from 82 in 2022 to 281 by August 2025, while cumulative investment exceeded SAR 8.9 billion by July 2025.
Why It Matters for Banking and Fintech
Money20/20 gives banks, fintech companies, startups, regulators, investors, and technology providers an opportunity to connect around some of the industry’s biggest developments—from AI and digital payments to open banking, embedded finance, data, and next-generation banking experiences.
Saudi Arabia is already advancing areas such as open banking. In March 2026, SAMA began licensing fintech companies to provide open banking services, helping create stronger collaboration between banks and fintechs while enabling new digital financial products.
For banks, events such as Money20/20 provide exposure to new technologies, partnerships, and business models. For fintech companies, they create opportunities to meet investors, financial institutions, regulators, and potential customers.
Riyadh at the Center of Financial Innovation
Hosting Money20/20 in Riyadh sends a broader message: Saudi Arabia is becoming an increasingly important part of the global financial technology ecosystem.
As financial services become more digital, intelligent, and interconnected, Money20/20 Riyadh provides a platform where global expertise meets Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing fintech ambitions—helping shape the next generation of banking and financial services in the Kingdom.