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12th Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit 2026
29
Apr
Date
29 Apr (Wednesday)
Time
Wed, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Olaya St
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
📝 Useful Information
The 12th Middle East Banking AI & Analytics Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. This summit serves as a premier platform for banking and financial services leaders to discuss the large-scale integration of AI and data analytics into core operations, moving beyond experimentation to deliver measurable value.
The summit focuses on transitioning from "AI hype" to operational performance, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Key themes include:
The summit will feature senior executives from major regional institutions, including:
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Event Overview
Strategic Themes & Agenda
Featured Speakers
Registration & Participation
•Date & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
•Location: Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
•Participants: Expecting over 300 industry leaders, 35+ expert speakers, and 15+ tech exhibitors.
•Awards: The event will host the 12th Annual Banking AI Tech Awards, celebrating excellence in scalable AI transformation.
•Agentic & Generative AI: Transforming banking and fintech by leveraging autonomous AI agents.
•AI-Resilient Banking: Building data strategies to navigate future uncertainties.
•Fraud & Risk Management: Using AI-powered detection to safeguard financial systems.
•Data Governance: Strengthening ethics and mitigating algorithmic bias in AI models.
•Sustainable Banking: Mastering operational efficiency through responsible technology adoption.
•Zaid Kamhawi: Chief R&D Officer at Saudi Credit Bureau (SIMAH).
•Nauman Ishaq: Head of Data Innovation at SAB.
•Abdulaziz Al-Ghufaili: Chief Technology Officer at Bank Albilad.
•Eman Alshammari: Director of Data & AI.
•Registration: Professionals can register through the Official Summit Website or via platforms like Eventbrite and Townscript.
•Organizer: The event series is typically organized by Let's Talk B2B.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026