Journey of Knowledge 14 Days 7 Cities 21 events +1000 seats 18 Partners Blockchain Technology Deep Dive Topics Digital Banking Tour Artificial Intelligence Fintech Overview
What? Fintech Tour 18, organized by Fintech Saudi is a cluster of different events and activities hosted by Fintech Saudi s Partners across Saudi Arabia. Why? The 2018 Tour is focused on spreading knowledge and awareness about fintech When? Different events are scheduled at different times between the 2nd and 13th of December 2018 Where? The events and activities of the 2018 tour will take place across the Western, Central and Eastern regions of Saudi Arabia Who? The Fintech Tour is organized by Fintech Saudi in collaboration with a number of different partners How There are individual links for every event listed in the details of the event that directs to a registration post
December 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM SABB Branch Explore the Future - SABB Digital Branch Tour 2nd Fintech State of Play by SAMBA Bank 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Al Faisaliah Hotel 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Four Seasons Fintech Alinma 3rd What is BlockChain and how does it impact FinTech? 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ibda Branch Future of Retail Banking: Digital Branch Tour 1 4th Explore the Future - SABB Digital Branch Tour 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM SABB Branch 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Understanding Fintech Regulation in the Kingdom 5th Jeddah Fintech Meetup Jeddah 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hilton Hotel 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Banque Saudi Fransi H.O Fintech and The Future of Payments Introduction to Crowdfunding: How Does it Work and Why is It Important? 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dhahran 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM KFUPM Campus, Dhahran 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM KFUPM Campus Medina 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jeddah 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Alhamrani Head Office Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: A Financial Perspective FinTech Opportunities & Trends in Saudi Arabia Introduction to Machine Learning and AI What is BlockChain and how does it impact FinTech? 6th 9th 10th Explore the Future - SABB Digital Branch Tour Makkah Blockchain in Fintech AI- The transformative technology empowering the world and its impact on financial services Mecca 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM SABB Branch 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Microsoft HQ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ibda Branch Future of Retail Banking: Digital Branch Tour 2 11th Sharing Economy What is it and how will it impact financial services? 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 8:00 AM Four Seasons Hotel Arabnet 2018 12th 13th Introduction to Machine Learning and AI Khobar 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jovia 8:00 AM Four Seasons Hotel Arabnet 2018 Blockchain Technology Deep Dive Topics Digital Banking Tour Artificial Intelligence Fintech Overview
Digital Banking Tour 02 /12 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM SABB Branch Explore the Future SABB Digital Branch Tour During the Fintech Saudi Tour, SABB will open its doors to give you a tour of their digital branches. Register to take a tour of SABB's Digital Branch in followed by Q&A and networking. https://goo.gl/4bpzpp Fintech Overview 02 /12 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Al Faisaliah Hotel Fintech State of Play by SAMBA Bank Hear from SAMBA Bank on the state of play for fintech in the Middle East including insights into the investments made in the region and an overview of the innovations and initiatives banks and regulators are pursuing in this changing environment. The session will also include networking and a panel discussion. https://goo.gl/nb5cna
Digital Banking Tour Blockchain Technology Fintech Overview 03 /12 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Four Seasons 03 /12 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM & 04 /12 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ibda Branch Fintech Alinma Alinma Bank will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges of Fintech (Financial Technology), and will discuss its expected implications on the financial industry and the response of banks in the banking industry to this new wave of innovation. Alinma bank will introduce the six major areas in Financial Technology, and after the presentations, there will be Q&A booths setup on each of the areas where experts will be on hand to answer questions. The areas include: - Payments - Transfers - Blockchain - Credit Assessment - Lending https://goo.gl/d5mcoe What is BlockChain and how does it impact FinTech? BlockChain is a fast moving area, which is gaining significant relevance in Fintech. Hear from Ateon, a leading blockchain solutions provider on what is blockchain and how will it impact fintech. The event will offer an opportunity for the audience to better understand the technology and specific use cases in the financial services industry. https://goo.gl/ryrpph Future of Retail Banking: Digital Branch Tour 1 As technology and customer expectations evolve rapidly, it s important for banks to stay ahead of the curve. Alawwal Bank has launched a digital branch named Ibda (Start in ). IBDA has redefined the traditional branch banking model into a truly unique digital-first proposition. You are invited to take a tour of IBDA and engage in an open discussion around digital and innovation over coffee and snacks. & https://goo.gl/ywqquc
Deep Dive Topics 05 /12 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Understanding Fintech Regulation in the Kingdom Fintech regulation is changing across the world and it is no different in Saudi Arabia. Hear from SAMA and CMA to get an insight into the initiatives they are working on to support fintech activity in the Kingdom. Both regulators will present an overview of their regualtion testing environments followed by a panel discussion. https://goo.gl/e9bjv4 Deep Dive Topics Deep Dive Topics 06 /12 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Banque Saudi Fransi H.O & 06 /12 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fintech and The Future of Payments Banque Saudi Fransi will host a morning session with HalalaH and HyperPay discussing fintech and the future of payments. Hear from companies that are at the cutting edge of developing payment solutions in the Kingdom and discuss with them how the future of payments will evolve. https://goo.gl/o2arfm Introduction to Crowdfunding: How Does it Work and Why is It Important? Scopeer is one of the first companies to receive a Financial Technology Laboratory License from the Capital Markets Authority to conduct crowdfunding activities. Hear from Scopeer on why crowdfunding is important, how it works and its importance in the Kingdom followed by a panel discussion. https://goo.gl/lnsvjh
Artificial Intelligence 10 /12 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Microsoft HQ AI- The transformative technology empowering the world and its impact on financial services Artificial intelligence has captured the business world s imagination. That leaves enterprises, startups and entrepreneurs wondering how AI technologies can transform their world, in this event you will hear from Microsoft, a global leader in AI on what is AI and its impact on the financial services industry. https://goo.gl/bv5th7 Digital Banking Tour 11 /12 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Ibda Branch Future of Retail Banking: Digital Branch Tour 2 As technology and customer expectations evolve rapidly, it s important for banks to stay ahead of the curve. Alawwal Bank has launched a digital branch named Ibda (Start in ). IBDA has redefined the traditional branch banking model into a truly unique digital-first proposition. You are invited to take a tour of IBDA and engage in an open discussion around digital and innovation over coffee and snacks. & https://goo.gl/cqptys Fintech Overview 12 /12 8:00 AM Four Seasons Hotel Arabnet 2018 ArabNet, the one of the biggest and longest running digital conferences in the Kingdom. This year it will feature two different experiences: the VIP Experience for 1,000+ corporate executives and senior government leaders, and the Inspiration Experience for 4,000+ entrepreneurs, youth and students. The conference will bring together 150+ expert speakers from around the world and 150+ exhibiting startups, with full tracks of programming covering a range of topics. This year fintech and digital banking will feature as a priority through the Finverse track. https://goo.gl/sgqr7r
Fintech Overview 13 /12 8:00 AM Four Seasons Hotel Arabnet 2018 ArabNet, the one of the biggest and longest running digital conferences in the Kingdom. This year it will feature two different experiences: the VIP Experience for 1,000+ corporate executives and senior government leaders, and the Inspiration Experience for 4,000+ entrepreneurs, youth and students. The conference will bring together 150+ expert speakers from around the world and 150+ exhibiting startups, with full tracks of programming covering a range of topics. This year fintech and digital banking will feature as a priority through the Finverse track. https://goo.gl/k7x27j Jeddah Fintech Overview Jeddah 05 /12 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hilton Hotel Jeddah Fintech Meetup Hosted by Bank AlJazira, the Jeddah Fintech Meetup is a welcoming environment to bring together the fintech community to meet, share ideas and learn from each other. Join us to get insights into fintech from Bank AlJazira followed by lots of time for networking! https://goo.gl/eh6vvd Blockchain Technology Jeddah 10 /12 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Alhamrani Head Office & What is BlockChain and how does it impact FinTech? BlockChain is a fast moving area, which is gaining significant relevance in Fintech. Hear from Ateon, a leading blockchain solutions provider on what is blockchain and how will it impact fintech. The event will offer an opportunity for the audience to better understand the technology and specific use cases in the financial services industry. https://goo.gl/rnpcx2
Mecca Digital Banking Tour Mecca 06 /12 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM SABB Branch Explore the Future - SABB Digital Branch Tour Makkah During the Fintech Saudi Tour, SABB will open its doors to give you a tour of their digital branches. Register to take a tour of SABB's Digital Branch in Makkah followed by Q&A and networking. https://goo.gl/5wqwwe Medina Artificial Intelligence Medina 09 /12 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Introduction to Machine Learning and AI Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning has the potential to accelerate automation and revolutionize a number of industries including financial services. Be Smart, an expert in the field will introduce both concepts and explain why they are so important. https://goo.gl/jjqfga Digital Banking Tour 04 /12 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM SABB Branch Explore the Future -SABB Digital Branch Tour During the Fintech Saudi Tour, SABB will open its doors to give you a tour of their digital branches. Register to take a tour of SABB's Digital Branch in Damman followed by Q&A and networking. https://goo.gl/4zsqwd
Deep Dive Topics Blockchain Technology 09 /12 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 11 /12 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Blockchain in Fintech Learn more about blockchain technology that was born to record financial transactions, and the blockchain applications opportunities in the fintech industry. https://goo.gl/xuq5m7 Sharing Economy What is it and how will it impact financial services? The sharing economy is changing the way we consume products and services. This will impact every industry including financial services. BeSmart will share the fundamentals of sharing economy and its potential/ limitations to the global markets. https://goo.gl/1zystl Dhahran Blockchain Technology Dhahran 06 /12 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM KFUPM Campus, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: A Financial Perspective This public lecture aims to inform business leaders, innovators, and future thinkers with an interest in Blockchain and cryptocurrency. This public lecture attempts to provide a financial and economic understanding of cryptocurrency, the underlying technology, and their implications on industries, regulations and law. In particular, this public lecture will attempt to shed some light on: 1) Introduction to Bitcoin and Blockchain (at high-level); 2) An economic appraisal of cryptocurrencies versus fiat currency; 3) A financial appraisal of cryptocurrencies as a new investment asset class. https://goo.gl/9nyx7e
Artificial Intelligence Fintech Overview Dhahran 06 /12 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM KFUPM Campus Khobar 13 /12 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Jovia FinTech Opportunities & Trends in Saudi Arabia A Public lecture that highlights the potential opportunities and trends in FinTech disruption in Saudi Arabia. The presentation is targeting potential startup founders who are seeking to startup a FinTech company in Saudi Arabia. https://goo.gl/dups1s Introduction to Machine Learning and AI Khobar Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning has the potential to accelerate automation and revolutionize a number of industries including financial services. Be Smart, an expert in the field will introduce both concepts and explain why they are so important. https://goo.gl/o1ftw8
We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our partners that helped Fintech Tour 18 become a reality. Thank you for working with us to spread fintech knowledge across the Kingdom. About Fintech Saudi Fintech Saudi is an initiative launched by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority to act as a catalyst for the development of the financial services technology ( fintech ) industry in Saudi Arabia. Fintech Saudi s ambition is to transform Saudi Arabia into an innovative fintech hub with a thriving and responsible fintech ecosystem driven by local and international stakeholders. For questions and inquiries, please contact us at info@fintechsaudi.com or through twitter @fintechsaudi