MENA FinTech Summit 2025 to Debut in Doha: A Game-Changer for Digital Finance
For the first time ever, the MENA FinTech Summit will take place in Doha, Qatar, on May 11, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fast-growing financial ecosystem. Co-located with the 4th MENA InsurTech Summit (May 11-12), the event is powered by Qatar Insurance Group (QIC) and Digital Venture Partners (QIC DVP), joined by the strategic partnership of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Commercial Bank of Qatar (CBQ) and Ooredoo Fintech, reinforcing Qatar’s role as a rising leader in the MENA fintech landscape.
The 2 summits will bring together over 140 Global visionary speakers, 100+ startups, and 45+ global and regional investors for two days of impactful discussions, interactive workshops, and high-value networking. With topics ranging from digital banking and artificial intelligence in finance to financial inclusion and embedded insurance, the agenda is designed to drive digital transformation and foster collaboration between regulators, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions.
Joined by our ecosystem partners—the driving force behind Qatar’s rapidly growing fintech and innovation landscape—Qatar Fintech Hub (QFTH) at QDB, the Tasmu Accelerator Program, Scale Now Program, and Digital Incubation Program under MCIT, the Digital Assets Lab at QFC, along with Qatar Research and Development Institute (QRDI) are working in unison to foster cutting-edge technological advancement and entrepreneurial growth.
Doha’s hosting of the event underscores its growing status as a fintech hub in the Middle East, attracting top minds and capital from across the globe. As MENA nations accelerate national digital strategies and develop agile regulatory frameworks, the summit provides timely insights into emerging trends and real-world applications of blockchain, cybersecurity, and data analytics shaping the future of finance.
Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, or startup founder, the MENA FinTech Summit 2025 in Doha is a golden opportunity to connect with key stakeholders and decision-makers from across the Middle East and North Africa and the wider global fintech ecosystem. The event will not only spotlight the momentum behind fintech innovation in Qatarbut also act as a launchpad for partnerships and breakthroughs that will define the next chapter in regional and global finance.
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Key FinTech Sessions You Can’t Miss
Key FinTech Sessions You Can’t Miss at the MENA FinTech Summit 2025
Set to take place in Doha, Qatar, the MENA FinTech Summit 2025 offers a future-focused agenda crafted for finance, tech, and policy professionals looking to understand and shape the next wave of innovation across the Middle East and North Africa.
From artificial intelligence to digital inclusion, these curated sessions explore the most urgent and impactful trends transforming FinTech in MENA. Here are six standout sessions attendees won’t want to miss:
- Building & Scaling Digital Banks
Learn from FinTech leaders who have launched successful digital banks in the region. This session provides actionable insights into navigating regulatory frameworks, raising capital, and building user-first platforms across the MENA banking sector. - Ooredoo Money: Getting It Right
Discover the evolution of one of Qatar’s most prominent digital wallets. Gain an insider’s view into Ooredoo Fintech’s growth journey and how it has aligned with Qatar’s broader FinTech ecosystem. - AI in FinTech
Artificial Intelligence is redefining how financial services operate—from fraud detection and robo-advisors to hyper-personalized finance. This session dives deep into real-world AI applications revolutionizing FinTech in the Middle East. - Shaping the Future of Digital Money
Explore what’s next in digital currencies. Experts will break down developments in CBDCs, stablecoins, and decentralized finance, with a spotlight on regulatory readiness and societal impact across the region. - Financial Inclusion & Digital Payments
This important discussion focuses on how technology is bridging financial access gaps in underserved communities. From micro-payments to mobile-first banking, the session highlights innovative FinTech use cases advancing inclusion across MENA markets. - Women in FinTech
Celebrating trailblazing women reshaping the financial technology space, this panel showcases bold leadership and offers mentorship insights aimed at making the FinTech sector more equitable and representative.
Each of these sessions is designed to deliver strategic value to startups, corporates, and policymakers looking to understand the forces shaping FinTech innovation in MENA.
What Makes This Summit Unique?
The MENA InsurTech Summit 2025 is set to be a groundbreaking event that brings together InsurTech and FinTechunder one roof for the first time in Doha, Qatar. This summit offers a unique opportunity for professionals from the insurance technology and financial technology sectors to connect, share ideas, and explore collaborative business models that are shaping the future of both industries in the MENA region.
With top global and regional players such as Qatar Insurance Group, Ooredoo Fintech, Google Cloud, Chubb, Zurich, Munich Re, and PayPal participating, the summit serves as a critical gateway to the future of digital finance and insurance technology.
The two-day event will feature insightful keynotes, expert-led panels, and workshops covering AI-powered finance, embedded insurance, open banking, cybersecurity, and data privacy. These topics are central to the transformation of FinTech and InsurTech, highlighting how innovation is driving the evolution of insurance and finance in the MENA region.
A major highlight of the summit is Demo Day, where startups from the MENA InsurTech accelerator program will pitch their disruptive solutions to investors and industry leaders, aiming to secure funding and strategic partnerships. Alongside this, Investors Meet-Ups will facilitate networking and collaboration between FinTech and InsurTechstartups and seasoned investors, fostering new relationships and attracting foreign investment into the region.
The summit will also feature a dynamic exhibition zone and three dedicated Innovation Zones, showcasing cutting-edge technologies from local and international startups and accelerator-backed ventures in insurance technology and financial services.
For anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving digital landscape in MENA, this summit is the perfect platform. It’s where business meets innovation, and the future of both InsurTech and FinTech begins.
For the first time ever, the MENA FinTech Summit will take place in Doha, Qatar, on May 11–12, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fast-growing financial ecosystem. Co-located with the 4th MENA InsurTech Summit, the event is powered by Qatar Insurance Group (QIC) and Digital Venture Partners (DVP), reinforcing Qatar’s role as a rising leader in the MENA fintech landscape.
The summit will bring together over 140 visionary speakers, 100+ fintech startups, and 45+ global and regional investors for two days of impactful discussions, interactive workshops, and high-value networking. With topics ranging from digital banking and artificial intelligence in finance to financial inclusion and embedded insurance, the agenda is designed to drive digital transformation and foster collaboration between regulators, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions.
Doha’s hosting of the event underscores its growing status as a fintech hub in the Middle East, attracting top minds and capital from across the globe. As MENA nations accelerate national digital strategies and develop agile regulatory frameworks, the summit provides timely insights into emerging trends and real-world applications of blockchain, cybersecurity, and data analytics shaping the future of finance.
Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, or startup founder, the MENA FinTech Summit 2025 in Doha is a golden opportunity to connect with key stakeholders and decision-makers from across the Middle East and North Africa. The event will not only spotlight the momentum behind fintech innovation in Qatar but also act as a launchpad for partnerships and breakthroughs that will define the next chapter in regional and global finance.
