The 30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 makes its triumphant return to Riyadh on 30 September 2026. Organized by the International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA), this milestone edition convenes C-level banking executives, regulators, fintech pioneers, and technology leaders to shape the future of financial services across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

Under the central theme—"Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation & Growth"—the summit aligns directly with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. Together, attendees will explore how digital infrastructure, AI, open banking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies are revolutionizing the region's financial landscape.

Key Focus Areas

• Digital Banking & Core Modernization: Accelerating transformation & operational resilience.

• Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics: Unlocking predictive, hyper-personalized banking.

• Open Banking & API Ecosystems: Building the future of open finance and embedded services.

• Next-Gen Payments: Real-time infrastructure, future payment rails, and fraud prevention.

• Cybersecurity & Digital Trust: Strengthening cloud adoption and scalable architectures.

• Regulatory Innovation & Sustainable Growth: Navigating compliance and future-ready strategies.

What to Expect

• 🎤 Visionary Keynotes & Panels: Direct insights from top banking regulators, executives, and innovators.

• 🤝 High-Impact Executive Networking: Curated B2B meetings with key decision-makers across the ecosystem.

• 🏆 Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026: Celebrating trailblazers driving leadership and transformation in Saudi banking.

Event Details & Venue

• 📅 Date: 30 September 2026

• 📍 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• 🏛️ Organizer: International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)

For registration and partnership enquiries: [email protected]