Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with 5,300 visitors; confirms second edition for May 2024

Dubai FinTech Summit concludes with 5,300 visitors; confirms second edition for May 2024

• Second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit set for 6 - 7 May 2024

• First edition of Dubai FinTech Summit attracted over 5,300 visitors from 92 countries

• Dubai FinTech Summit 2023 saw over 20 MoUs signed with global financial leaders

• FinTech giants Ripple and Coinbase announce plans for regional hubs in the UAE

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Dubai, 21 June 2023: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the second edition of Dubai FinTech Summit to be held on 6-7 May 2024. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the first edition of the summit concluded with resounding success, with a remarkable turnout of 5,300 visitors from 92 countries.

As the population transitions from cash to digital payment methods, the inaugural Dubai FinTech Summit highlighted the importance of accelerated investment in digital banking services, e-commerce websites, and contactless payments. According to co-host sponsor,