Africa to Riyadh: Building the Gulf–Africa Fintech Corridor

​Join senior leaders from banking, fintech, payments, capital markets and financial services for Africa to Riyadh, a live virtual dialogue ahead of Money20/20 Middle East 2026.

​The conversation will explore how Africa and the Gulf can build stronger financial and investment corridors, and how African institutions, fintechs and policymakers can engage with the opportunities emerging from Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing financial ecosystem.

​We’ll discuss:

​💳 The future of payments, fintech and open banking across Africa
🛡️ Fraud, digital trust and financial resilience
📈 Connecting African capital markets with Gulf investment
🌍 Cross-border regulation and market access
🤝 Opportunities for African organisations at Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh

​The session brings together leaders from the Senate Committee on Capital Markets, banking, fintech associations, technology companies and the wider financial ecosystem across Africa and the Middle East.

​It will also introduce the Africa delegation to Money20/20 Middle East 2026, taking place in Riyadh from 14–16 September 2026.

​Who should attend?
Banks, fintechs, payment companies, regulators, policymakers, investors, capital-market institutions, technology companies and organisations looking to expand between Africa and the Gulf.

​📅 Tuesday, 18 August 2026
⏰ 15:00 WAT | 17:00 Riyadh | 18:00 Dubai
💻 Live Online

​Registration is free.

​Africa to Riyadh. Building the Gulf–Africa fintech corridor.