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Middle East and Africa Summit 2025

FinTech Mega Trends: The Disruption Revolution is Here

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The digital age is upon us, and a future fueled by financial technologies is reshaping our society. What began as a movement to modernize financial services has evolved into a force reshaping how we work, learn, invest, and create. As AI, embedded finance, and digital assets converge, financial technology is becoming the invisible infrastructure behind every digital experience from capital markets to creative platforms. How is this technology reshaping and democratizing access to financial services? How are institutions adapting to this new paradigm? How do innovations in payments, digital identity, and data ownership redefine careers, education, and entrepreneurship? This session gathers leaders driving the next wave of disruption to explore how finance, technology, and creativity are merging to shape the future of the global economy.

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    Moderator

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    Nicole Valentine

    Fintech Director, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Her Excellency Deemah AlYahya

    Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation Organization
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    Rob Heyvaert

    Founder and Managing Partner, Motive Partners
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    Rishi Khosla

    Co-Founder and CEO, OakNorth Bank
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    Travis McGhee

    Global Head, Predictions, Crypto.com