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The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit KSA is the premier executive platform dedicated to accelerating digital transformation and innovation across Saudi Arabia’s banking, financial services, and insurance sector. It focuses on digital banking, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data and analytics, cloud transformation, customer experience, fintech innovation, and the future of financial services. The summit will bring together 200+ senior leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CISOs, Heads of Digital Transformation, Innovation, Technology, Data, Cybersecurity, Payments, and Banking Operations, alongside regulators, fintech leaders, technology providers, and industry experts to drive meaningful discussions, strategic collaboration, and the future of financial services in the Kingdom.
An exclusive platform designed to connect Saudi’s BFSI leaders and accelerate industry innovation.

Chief R&D Officer
SIMAH (Saudi Credit Bureau)
Zaid Kamhawi is Chief R&D Officer at SIMAH, driving innovation, analytics, artificial intelligence, credit risk, sustainability, and open innovation across Saudi Arabia’s financial data ecosystem.

Chief Business Continuity Officer
Arab National Bank
Abdulrahman Alonaizan is a seasoned banking and business continuity leader with 35 years’ experience, specializing in BCM, risk, crisis management, technology, and organizational resilience across Saudi Arabia.

Chief Executive Officer
Allied Cooperative Insurance Group
Mohammed Gadhi holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a technical professional certificate in insurance, with over 30 years of insurance experience spanning technology, digital transformation, and service innovation.

Chief Operating Officer
Damanat
Abdullah Alghamdi is IT expert at Damanat, specializing in IT strategy, digital transformation, data management, cybersecurity, cloud enablement, governance, and operational improvement.

Chief R&D Officer
SIMAH (Saudi Credit Bureau)
Zaid Kamhawi is Chief R&D Officer at SIMAH, driving innovation, analytics, artificial intelligence, credit risk, sustainability, and open innovation across Saudi Arabia’s financial data ecosystem.

Chief Risk Officer
D360 Bank
Ayman is a founding member of D360 Bank, overseeing risk strategy. He previously served as Chief Risk Officer at Emkan Finance and held senior roles at Al Rajhi Bank.

Chief Business Continuity Officer
Arab National Bank
Abdulrahman Alonaizan is a seasoned banking and business continuity leader with 35 years’ experience, specializing in BCM, risk, crisis management, technology, and organizational resilience across Saudi Arabia.

Senior Vice President - Risk Management
Riyad Bank
Fares is a senior risk management leader specializing in Basel frameworks, IFRS 9, regulatory capital, credit risk modeling, and financial sector advisory, with extensive Saudi banking experience.

Vice President & Head of Business Continuity
Saudi Investment Bank
Yazeed is Head of Business Continuity and Crisis Management at The Saudi Investment Bank, with 12+ years’ experience spanning resilience, crisis management, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.

Vice President: BaaS and Open Banking Products Lead
Albilad Bank
Mohammad Sayeeed Bakhsh is VP and BaaS and Open Banking Products Lead at Albilad Bank, specializing in API-driven financial solutions, product development, compliance, and fintech innovation.

Cybersecurity Internal Audit Director
Banque Saudi Fransi
Walaa Alyoussef is an audit professional with 10 years’ experience leading risk-based audits across information security, technology, and regulatory compliance, while building strong, high-performing assurance teams.

Director Finance - Governance and Internal Controls Tawuniya
Muhammad Farhan is a Finance and GRC leader with international experience across audit, risk, compliance, finance transformation, governance, ERP, cybersecurity, reporting, and performance management across diverse industries.

Director of User Experience
Alrajhi Takaful
Ahad Alareefi is a UX Director at Al Rajhi Takaful, specializing in trust-driven digital product design, experience strategy, cross-functional alignment, scalable systems, usability, and customer-centric innovation.

Customer & Beneficiary Journey Associate Director
MEDGULF
Aeshah is a Customer Experience Associate Director at Medgulf with 9+ years’ experience in insurance operations, CX transformation, service design, health services management, and customer-centric strategy.

Head of UX Design
D360 Bank
Joseph Charles leads UX Design at D360 Bank, driving customer-centric digital experiences and product innovation, with over a decade of experience across banking, fintech, payments, and EdTech.

Head of Data Innovation
SAB
Naum Ishaq leads Data & AI Innovation at Saudi Awwal Bank, bringing 20 years’ experience across McKinsey, Google, and Dubai Government in data-driven digital transformation and talent development.
The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit KSA brings together the latest advancements in digital banking, AI, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, fintech innovation, data analytics, and customer experience technologies driving the future of financial services. The summit connects banking leaders, regulators, fintech innovators, technology providers, and industry experts to explore how innovation and emerging technologies are reshaping the Kingdom’s financial ecosystem.
Elevate your professional growth through insightful keynotes, executive panel discussions, and collaborative sessions focused on the future of banking and financial services.
Gain practical insights from leading banking, fintech, and technology experts as they share real-world strategies, transformation journeys, and innovation success stories.
Connect with industry peers, regulators, and innovators to exchange ideas, address common challenges, and shape the future of financial services together.
Meet leading technology and solution providers offering tailored strategies to help accelerate your digital transformation, security, and innovation objectives.
The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit KSA is a high-impact platform designed for senior banking and financial services leaders seeking actionable insights, strategic partnerships, and measurable business outcomes.