The Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, scheduled for May 12–13 at Madinat Jumeirah, is poised to be a landmark event in the financial technology sector. Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the summit will convene over 300 distinguished speakers and more than 8,000 attendees from across 100 countries, fostering discussions on innovation, inclusion, and impact in finance.
Distinguished Speakers at DFS 2025
The summit boasts an impressive lineup of global financial leaders, policymakers, and innovators:
- H.E. Marko Primorac – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Croatia
- H.E. Gilles Roth – Minister of Finance, Luxembourg
- Timothy Adams – President & CEO, Institute of International Finance (USA)
- Tony O. Elumelu – Chairman, United Bank for Africa; Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation (Nigeria)
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma – Founder & CEO, Paytm (India)
- Ashok Vaswani – Managing Director & CEO, Kotak Mahindra Bank (India)
- Sundararaman Ramamurthy – Managing Director & CEO, Bombay Stock Exchange (India)
- Eun-bo Jeong – Chairman & CEO, Korea Exchange (KRX)
- Ahmed Abdelaal – Group CEO, Mashreq (UAE)
- Matthew Koder – President, Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Bank of America (USA)
- Emma Joyce – Chief Revenue Officer, Global Blockchain Business Council (UK)
- Arik Shtilman – Co-Founder & CEO, Rapyd (UK)
- Guo Qin – Deputy General Manager, Financial Technology, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)
- Ian Cramb – COO, Union Bancaire Privée (Switzerland)
- Nick Cherney – Head of Innovation, Janus Henderson Investors (USA)
- Dawn Miller – Chief Commercial Officer, Lloyd’s; CEO, Lloyd’s Americas (USA)
- H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak – Minister of Climate Change and Environment (UAE)
- H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan – President & CEO, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA)
These speakers will delve into critical topics such as the future of finance, global economic trends, blockchain and cryptocurrency, financial innovation, and regulatory compliance. DIFC
Summit Highlights
- FinTech World Cup Grand Finale: On May 13, the summit will host the grand finale of the FinTech World Cup, where startups will present groundbreaking solutions to a global audience of investors and industry leaders.
- Innovation Arena: Featuring over 200 exhibitors, this space will showcase cutting-edge FinTech solutions and product demonstrations, providing attendees with insights into the latest industry advancements. Dubai FinTech Summit
- Ecosystem Events: A series of side events, including panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, will offer additional opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants. Dubai FinTech Summit
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the summit aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to position Dubai among the top four global financial hubs by 2033.
