30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 will take place on 30 September 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together senior banking executives, regulators, policymakers, fintech innovators and technology leaders to discuss the future of financial services in the Kingdom.
Under the theme “Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation & Growth,” the summit will explore how technology, regulation and collaboration are reshaping Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving banking ecosystem.
Key discussion areas will include digital banking and core modernization, artificial intelligence and data-driven banking, open banking and API ecosystems, real-time payments, cybersecurity and digital trust, customer experience, cloud adoption, embedded finance, regulatory transformation and sustainable finance.
The event comes as Saudi Arabia continues to invest in digital infrastructure and financial innovation as part of its Vision 2030 ambitions. The summit will provide a platform for financial institutions, fintech companies, regulators and technology providers to exchange insights, examine emerging opportunities and discuss practical approaches to modernization and growth.
Attendees can expect keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, practical case studies, technology insights and curated networking opportunities with senior decision-makers across the financial-services ecosystem. The programme will also feature curated business meetings connecting financial institutions with technology and solution providers.
A key part of the event will be the Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, recognizing organizations and leaders for outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership across the banking industry.
The Riyadh edition marks the 30th global edition of the Connected Banking Summit series, which has brought together thousands of delegates and hundreds of industry speakers across banking and financial services.
📅 Date: 30 September 2026
📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
🎯 Theme: Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation & Growth
Registration, speaking, sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available.
