Dubai Set to Highlight International Innovation and Finance Inclusion at FinTech Summit 2025
In the heart of Dubai, at Madinat Jumeirah, on the 12th and 13th of May 2025, the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFTS) will take place. The event, organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and aims to position itself as a key global forum for FinTech innovation.
The DFTS 2025 focuses on accessibility and inclusivity, as reflected by the integration of the Future Sustainability Forum. The summit's theme, 'FinTech for All', underscores Dubai's growing influence as a global financial powerhouse.
The agenda for the summit covers transformative themes such as AI-driven financial services, blockchain advancements, digital banking, regulatory compliance, and cross-border investment trends. Strategic partners for the DFTS 2025 include Emirates NBD, Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Alibaba Cloud.
The event is expected to welcome over 8,000 participants, 300 speakers, 1,000+ investors, and attendees from more than 100 countries. The Summit will feature the FinTech World Cup and dedicated pavilions for countries and companies to showcase cutting-edge solutions.
Notable speakers at the DFTS 2025 include Pinaaz Kulkarni, Head of Commercial Solutions - CEMEA at Visa; Nicolas Levi, CEO of du Pay; and Gregg Pearce (role not specified). This distinguished panel was featured in a high-impact pre-launch session organised by the DIFC Innovation Hub.
The DFTS 2025 is poised to shape the future of finance, with global FinTech revenues projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. The summit also boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including Marko Primorac (Croatia), Gilles Roth (Luxembourg), Timothy Adams (IIF, USA), Tony O. Elumelu (Nigeria), and Vijay Shekhar Sharma (India).
Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, highlighted Dubai's role in fostering FinTech excellence and attracting global talent. The DFTS 2025 is set to be a significant event in the FinTech world, shaping the future of finance and showcasing Dubai's commitment to innovation and inclusivity.
[1] Source: DIFC Press Release [2] Source: DIFC Innovation Hub Pre-launch Session [3] Source: DIFC Website
- The Dubai FinTech Summit (DFTS) 2025, held in Dubai, focuses on 'FinTech for All', a theme that reflects Dubai's growing influence as a global financial powerhouse.
- The DFTS 2025 agenda includes transformative themes such as AI-driven financial services, blockchain advancements, digital banking, regulatory compliance, and cross-border investment trends.
- The summit is expected to attract over 8,000 participants, 300 speakers, 1,000+ investors, and attendees from more than 100 countries.
- The DFTS 2025 aims to position itself as a key global forum for FinTech innovation, with a commitment to sustainability as reflected by the integration of the Future Sustainability Forum. The event's strategic partners include Emirates NBD, Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Alibaba Cloud.
