Dubai is set to reinforce its status as a global financial powerhouse as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) prepares to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025 at Madinat Jumeirah. Held under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum — First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and President of DIFC — the summit will unite world-class financial experts, policymakers, and industry innovators under the theme ‘FinTech for All’.
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed underscored the summit’s role in advancing Dubai’s financial landscape, stating: “The Dubai FinTech Summit reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to establish Dubai as a global financial powerhouse. This platform will attract over 8,000 attendees, 300 speakers from more than 100 countries, and over 1,000 investors. Such milestones affirm Dubai’s pivotal role in shaping the future of finance while strengthening its global appeal to entrepreneurs and businesses.”
A Platform for Growth, Innovation, and Global Collaboration
As the global FinTech sector moves toward an estimated $1.5 trillion in revenues by 2030, the summit will serve as a catalyst for collaboration and knowledge exchange on critical industry themes. Attendees will engage in deep discussions covering the future of finance, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technologies, regulatory compliance, digital banking, and cross-border investment flows.
His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, highlighted the summit’s role in showcasing Dubai’s competitive edge for innovators and investors. “Through the Dubai FinTech Summit, DIFC continues to demonstrate the immense opportunities awaiting AI, FinTech, and innovation companies that choose to establish their presence here. We remain dedicated to nurturing an ecosystem that accelerates both talent and technology, anchoring Dubai’s global position in FinTech,” he said.
Future Sustainability Forum to Debut at the Summit
For the first time, the Future Sustainability Forum will be integrated into the Dubai FinTech Summit. This strategic alignment, under the umbrella theme ‘FinTech for All’, aims to spotlight how sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility are reshaping financial services. The summit will also feature an extensive exhibition space, hosting 200 exhibitors alongside start-up and country pavilions, offering companies the chance to showcase cutting-edge solutions to global investors.
FinTech World Cup Returns to Empower Start-Ups
Adding further excitement, the FinTech World Cup will provide start-ups with the opportunity to pitch their next-generation financial solutions to an audience of venture capitalists, strategic partners, and global investors. This competition will offer founders a unique platform to secure investments and strategic partnerships, potentially placing them at the forefront of industry disruption.
A distinguished lineup of global speakers will headline the summit, including His Excellency Marko Primorac, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Croatia; His Excellency Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg; Timothy Adams, President and CEO of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), USA; Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Nigeria; and Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of Paytm, India.
A Growing Ecosystem Backed by Global Partners
The summit’s expanding reach and influence are reinforced by the support of notable industry leaders, including Emirates NBD as Premium Banking Partner, Commercial Bank of Dubai as Strategic Banking Partner, Relm Insurance as Strategic Partner, and Presight as AI Industry Leader. Platinum sponsors include Pay10 and Alibaba Cloud, while Seoul FinTech Lab and Business Sweden join as Pavilion and Country Partners, respectively.
Registrations for the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025 are officially open, inviting financial professionals, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders to shape the future of global finance at: dubaifintechsummit.com.
