DATE KSA Ignites Innovation Across Industries
December 21, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia2023 / AlexaBlockchain/ – Saudi Arabia’s innovation scene was sparked at the DATE Fintech & AI Show held at the JW Marriott Riyadh from December 11th to 12th. This powerful event brings together C-level executives, industry titans, and global pioneers in fintech and AI. From businesses and investors to government authorities and technology partners, the summit was buzzing with a singular mission: to drive innovative solutions across all industries. The future of technology unfolds beneath the Riyadh skyline, with groundbreaking applications that will revolutionize and redefine countless sectors.
Attended by over 2000 top executives, the event provided a dynamic platform to foster insightful discussions through engaging keynotes and fireside chats and foster business growth opportunities in key sectors critical to Saudi Arabia’s economic future.
Featuring an impressive lineup of speakers and panelists, the event marks a significant shift in the use of innovative technologies. Discussions ranged from strengthening the Kingdom’s future with the surge in AI, to generative AI for digital twins, regulators as catalysts for innovation, amplifying the fight against financial crime, and more.
Fireside Chat on ‘Cognitive Cities: Science Fiction or the Future of Tomorrow?’ Yousef Khalili, Chief Commercial Officer of Tonomus (NEOM), and Mary Pedler, Founder of Input PR, share a compelling look at how to seamlessly integrate technology into our daily lives. Provided insight.
The key session of the DATE Fintech Stage was a panel discussion titled ‘Empowerment Personified: How Fintech Impacts Women-Led Companies’. Panelists provided insightful perspectives on the advancement of women advocating for gender inclusivity in the tech ecosystem. Deliberations also included strategies to promote empowerment and inclusion in the innovation environment.
Commenting on the event, Sonia Shaw, Partner and Vice President of Global Partnerships at CoinW said, “DATE KSA showcased innovation, increased visibility for exhibitors and fostered valuable industry connections.”
“The DATE Fintech Show and DATE AI Show in Riyadh were truly special,” said Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon. “The active engagement and collaboration of industry leaders, technology innovators and policymakers opens the door to reimagining the future of financial services and artificial intelligence in KSA,” he added.
At the third regional finals of the Fintech World Cup, organized by Dubai Fintech Summit in partnership with Trescon at the DATE Fintech Show in Riyadh, 11 fintech startups competed for a chance to advance to the finals and secure up to $1 in funding . million.
Monak E-Services, a MENA-based migration fintech company, emerged victorious at the event. Our expert focus on providing financial inclusion and essential life services to Middle Eastern workers through our collaborative network represents a notable advancement in the area of innovative fintech solutions.
Sharing his experience at the DATE AI Show, Adil Belahouri, Head of AI at Riyad Bank said, “We are excited to discuss the transformative impact of AI on the business environment with distinguished speakers.”
Wael Salloum, Vice President of Data and AI at Careem, said of Generative AI: “Access, improved productivity, and equal impact parallel the Internet’s historic role in shaping a future of increased economic opportunity and growth.”
DATE KSA is over, but the momentum is just beginning. At the heart of Riyadh, a wave of technology-driven collaboration is sweeping KSA, promising redefined financial services, seamless AI integration, and KSA’s emergence as a beacon of global innovation.
DATE KSA’s sponsors and partners:
Main Sponsor: Mastercard; ICT Cloud
Gold Sponsor: CoinW; Alnapita IT; TORSECURE Cyber LLP
Silver Sponsor: Rednderpub; snowflake; M2; stockgro; Checkout.com
Strategic AI Sponsor: INEXA
Bronze Sponsor: BEINEX; Druid; FourNXT; smart chain; Labor Group
Keynote Partner: GameIN
Exhibitor: Aventior; Tree Terrace; vault; ICS Financial Systems LTD; Masrupi
Startup exhibitors: Everest IMS; red buffer; Tech Mango; Illegal technology; informative; CSP Solutions; HyperAutoX; Monak; sapid blue; SDK Finance; loan; GRC 360; Ceron; autosphere; A352; candlestick; SDC Co., Ltd.
Strategic Fintech Partner: MENA Fintech Association
Association Partners: Hashtag (#)web3; Maisan; ITEE; Sri Lanka Fintech Association; Coalition of Digital Finance Associations; Japan Fintech Association; World Federation of International Financial Centers; Frankfurt Main Finance
Business Broadcast Partner: CNBC Arabia
Official Digital Media Partner: Akhtar
Official Media Partner: Al Bilad
Official Newspaper Partner: The Fintech Times
Official Content Distribution Partner: ZEX PR Wire
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