30th Edition Connected Banking Summit
Organized by ICSA (International Center for Strategic Alliances)
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is proud to announce the 30th Edition Connected Banking Summit — Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, set to take place on 30 September 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Celebrating a major milestone in the globally acclaimed Connected Banking Summit series, this edition will convene senior banking executives, regulators, policymakers, fintech innovators, technology leaders, and financial-services stakeholders to explore the innovations and strategies shaping the future of banking across the Kingdom and the wider Middle East region.
Held under the theme "Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation & Growth," the summit will address digital banking transformation, AI and data-driven banking, open banking and API ecosystems, real-time payments, cybersecurity, cloud adoption, embedded finance, and sustainable finance strategies.
Attendees can expect keynote presentations from leading banking executives and regulators, panel discussions on the future of banking and payments, practical case studies, exclusive networking with C-level decision-makers, and the prestigious Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 recognizing outstanding achievement across the banking industry.
The Connected Banking Summit series has delivered 30 global editions, 5,000+ curated delegates, 500+ industry speakers, and 1,000+ hours of executive networking across Africa, the Middle East, and emerging markets.
Organizer
ICSA (International Center for Strategic Alliances)
<p>The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is a globally recognized organization specializing in executive-level summits, strategic conferences, business intelligence platforms, and leadership forums. Through its flagship Connected Banking Summit series and international events, ICSA enables collaboration between senior executives, policymakers, regulators, innovators, and technology providers, driving transformation, innovation, and sustainable growth across the global financial-se</p>