Future World Forum Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai · Organized by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), managed by Trescon
- Dates
- Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 3, 2026
- Format
- In person
- Where
- Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
- Organizer
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), managed by Trescon
Dubai's fintech conference has a new date. The fourth Dubai FinTech Summit, first set for 11 and 12 May, now runs on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah. It is hosted by DIFC, held under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and managed by Trescon, with MultiBank Group as co-host.
The theme
This year's is Connecting Markets, Transforming Economies.
The scale
The organisers expect more than 10,000 leaders, 1,000 investors, 300 speakers and 200 exhibitors from more than 120 countries, with more than 20 regulators, five exchanges and 30 bank executives among them.
On the programme
The FinTech World Cup Grand Finale, the DFS Dialogues, the Innovation Arena and the FinTech Launchpad for start-ups. Speakers announced include Essa Kazim, governor of DIFC, Noel Quinn, Jenny Johnson of Franklin Templeton and Kentaro Okuda.
Passes
Passes are sold on the summit's own site.
Later in the season
The Future World Forum follows on 16 November, and Abu Dhabi Finance Week runs from 7 to 10 December.
Two days and a crowded programme means choosing before arriving. For a founder raising money, the investor count and the FinTech Launchpad are the reason to buy a pass; for anyone setting up a licensed business, the twenty-odd regulators in the building are the rarer opportunity, since a hallway conversation with a supervisor is worth more than any panel. The move from May to November puts the summit a month before Abu Dhabi Finance Week, so for many visitors the two now make one trip.
Madinat Jumeirah on the map
Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah: questions
When is the Dubai FinTech Summit 2026?
On Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 November 2026. It was first announced for 11 and 12 May.
Where is it held?
At Madinat Jumeirah, on the coast between Umm Suqeim and Al Sufouh.
Who organises it?
DIFC hosts it, Trescon manages it, and MultiBank Group is co-host, under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed.
What is the FinTech World Cup?
A start-up pitch competition whose grand final is held on the summit stage.
Source: Dubai FinTech Summit checked against the source
