Inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi kicks off tomorrow, focusing on innovations

The much anticipated inaugural FinTech Abu Dhabi event will kick-off tomorrow with distinguished regional and international leaders from the world of FinTech flying in and gathering at Abu Dhabi for a two-day event on 22nd to 23rd October 2017.

FinTech Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, comprises an exciting agenda of lively panel discussions, keynote speeches, demo-sessions, and workshops for the local and global FinTech community.

Over the course of the two days, the invitation-only event will provide the opportunity for new ideas to be exchanged and business relationships to be fostered, as the industry gets set to discuss the most pressing issues that will help drive forward developments in FinTech that will transform financial services.

On the first day of the FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit, some of the key focuses include 'Abu Dhabi’s Role in the Global FinTech Narrative', 'Entrepreneurship in a Global FinTech Ecosystem' and 'Rules for Disruptors'.

The event will also see 11 selected finalists competing in the FinTech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge where they will present their innovative solutions for some of the industry’s looming problems.

Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM, said, "We are excited and look forward to welcoming all our FinTech leaders and guests. FinTech Abu Dhabi Summit is a catalyst event that provides immersion and discussions that will challenge the stakeholders to think ahead of the ecosystem needed to support FinTech innovation. I trust that it will be a lively two days where ideas are shared, friendships are built, and hopefully, businesses are made."