Digital Finance Summit

Where the future of payments and financial systems is being defined

Abu Dhabi · 17–18 June 2026

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Closed-door participation · Select access

Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah, AVP at VARA

Dr. Ayesha Bin Lootah

AVP

VARA

Edition 2026

Paul Dawalibi, CEO at Innovation City

Paul Dawalibi

CEO

Innovation City

Edition 2026

Mohammed Al Hashemi, Chairman at UAE FMA

Mohammed Al Hashemi

Chairman

UAE FMA

Edition 2026

Paul Kayrouz, Chief Fintech Officer at Central Bank of the UAE

Paul Kayrouz

Chief Fintech Officer

Central Bank of the UAE

Edition 2026

Dr. Marwan Alzarouni, CEO at Dubai Blockchain Center

Dr. Marwan Alzarouni

CEO

Dubai Blockchain Center

Edition 2024

Mohammad Wassim Khayata, Chairman at AE Coin

Mohammad Wassim Khayata

Chairman

AE Coin

Edition 2024

Ibrahim Almheiri, CEO at Mashreq Al Islami

Ibrahim Almheiri

CEO

Mashreq Al Islami

Edition 2023

Dmitry Fedotov, Head of Emerging Tech at ADGM

Dmitry Fedotov

Head of Emerging Tech

ADGM

Edition 2023

Henk Hoogendoorn, Chief Financial Services Officer at Qatar Financial Center

Henk Hoogendoorn

Chief Financial Services Officer

Qatar Financial Center

Edition 2023

Giovanni Miano, CTO at Zodia Markets Exchange

Giovanni Miano

CTO

Zodia Markets Exchange

Edition 2022

Matthew Van Niekerk, CEO at SettleMint

Matthew Van Niekerk

CEO

SettleMint

Edition 2022

Daniel Coheur, Co-Founder at Tokeny

Daniel Coheur

Co-Founder

Tokeny

Edition 2021

Sandra Helou, CEO at Metaminds

Sandra Helou

CEO

Metaminds

Edition 2021

Mario Nawfal, CEO at IBC Group

Mario Nawfal

CEO

IBC Group

Edition 2020

Gabriel Abed, Chairman at Binance

Gabriel Abed

Chairman

Binance

Edition 2019

Market Reality

A New Payment System Is Already in Motion

01

Payments in the Real Economy

Modern payment systems are embedded across industries, powering everyday transactions.

02

Platforms as Financial Layers

Telecom and digital platforms are evolving into large-scale payment ecosystems.

03

Regulated Digital Money

New frameworks are bringing digital currencies into financial systems.

04

Cross-Border Payments Rebuilt

Global payment flows are becoming faster, always-on, and more efficient.

05

National Payment Systems

Countries are strengthening domestic payment infrastructure.

06

Enterprise Payments Transformed

Real-time settlement and automated treasury are becoming standard.

Why This Summit Matters

Built for Outcomes, Not Discussions

Connect with enterprise and financial decision-makers
Understand real-world payment infrastructure
Build partnerships across the ecosystem
Navigate evolving regulatory frameworks

Industry leaders engaged in discussion

Key Themes

Core Themes Shaping the Payment Ecosystem

01

Payment Infrastructure

Global and domestic systems.

02

Real-Time Payments

Instant settlement and liquidity.

03

Banking & Financial Systems

Evolution of modern finance.

04

Cross-Border Payments

Movement of money redefined.

05

Industry Integration

Payments across key sectors.

06

Digital Currency & Innovation

Stablecoins, CBDCs, and emerging rails.

Who Will Attend

A Curated Audience Built for Impact

70%

Enterprises, Government & Regulators

Enterprises
Banks and financial institutions
Regulators and central banks
CFOs and treasury leaders
Payment and strategy heads

30%

Solution Providers

Payment infrastructure companies
Financial technology platforms
Banking and enterprise technology
Digital finance solutions

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Three Ways to Engage

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Curated for enterprises, regulators, and financial leaders.

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For leaders presenting real-world implementations.

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For companies enabling next-generation payments.

Voices

What Leaders Say

Mohammad Sawwaf

Mohammad Sawwaf · CEO, Manzil

Kevin Yunai · CEO, RWA.inc

Umer Suleman · CRO, Wahed Invest

If You're Building the Future of Payments, You Should Be in the Room

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