Cybersecurity

BFSI IT Summit: Saudi Arabia 2026

The BFSI IT Summit stands as a significant event for technology executives focused on advancing digital finance while ensuring robust cybersecurity. As the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors experience rapid digital transformation, the summit addresses the urgent need for secure operations, resilient infrastructure, and effective risk management.

This gathering brings together industry leaders to discuss the evolving challenges and innovative solutions shaping the future of financial technology.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
14 October 2026
Organiser
Exito Media Concepts
Expected attendance
200
Industry
Cybersecurity

Who attends

The audience

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.

As described by the organiser

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Strengthening Cybersecurity in Financial Services
  • Driving Innovation with Security in Mind
  • Navigating Regulatory Demands and Fostering Security Culture

On stage

Speakers

  • Mohammed GadhiChief Executive Officer, Allied Cooperative Insurance Group
  • Zaid KamhawiSIMAH (Saudi Credit Bureau)
  • Aiman AlhabibChief Risk Officer
  • Abdulrahman AlonaizanChief Business Continuity Officer, Arab National Bank
  • Yazeed AlqawsiSaudi Investment Bank
  • Mohammad BakhshVice President: BaaS and Open Banking Products Lead, Albilad Bank
  • Walaa AlyoussefCybersecurity Internal Audit Director, Banque Saudi Fransi
  • Muhammad FarhanDirector Finance - Governance and Internal Controls, Tawuniya
  • Ahad AlareefDirector of User Experience, Alrajhi Takaful
  • Abdullah AlghamdiIT Director, Damanat
  • Aeshah MansourMEDGULF
  • Joseph CharlesHead of UX Design
  • Fares ZuhairSenior Vice Presiden

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • TERRAEAGLE
  • PINGAKSHO TECHNOLOGIES
  • COHESITY
  • Snowflake
  • SentinelOne
  • Guardsquare
  • Acuative
  • Fimple
  • CONFLUENT
  • AutogenAI
  • Hyland
  • Schneider
  • SimpleCRM
  • SYNTIZEN
  • HAZELCAST
  • FCI
  • TALISMA
  • Winsoft
  • NeoSOFT
  • Collective S
  • XENONSTACK
  • TOXSL
  • UNIFY Healthcare Services
  • COVALENSE GLOBAL

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • توبال للشقق الفندقيه

    230 m from the venue

  • White Palace Hotel

    310 m from the venue

  • Grand Plaza Hotel

    470 m from the venue

    8235 الملك عبدالعزيز

  • Abha Palace

    500 m from the venue

  • Crowne Plaza - Minhal ★★★★

    500 m from the venue

  • House Cris

    880 m from the venue

  • Riyadh Marriott ★★★★★

    960 m from the venue

    Al Ma'ather Street, Riyadh

  • Malaz restaurant

    1.2 km from the venue

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