FINNOVEX Middle East reveals banking leaders for Dubai summit

  • HSBC, RAKBANK and Commercial Bank of Dubai executives join the speaker line-up.
  • Alfa Bank and Sardine lead the summit’s sponsorship roster.
  • The two-day event will focus on connected financial systems, digital banking and priorities for 2027.

FINNOVEX Middle East 2026 will bring senior banking and fintech executives together in Dubai on 10–11 November to examine financial services transformation, with a focus on interoperability, digital payments and the development of connected financial systems.

Organised by Exibex under the theme Finance in Motion, Chapter 39 will feature executives from HSBC, RAKBANK, Commercial Bank of Dubai and other regional financial institutions, alongside technology businesses.

Confirmed speakers include Linoy Kidd, CIO, GBM MENAT at HSBC; Yan Bechet, Chief Operating Officer at HSBC UAE; Daniele Coda, Chief Commercial Officer at RAKBANK; and Vladislavs Mironovs, Chief Digital Officer at Commercial Bank of Dubai.

They will be joined by senior representatives from United Arab Bank, Kuwait International Bank, Emirates Development Bank, Vision Bank Limited, Bank of Sharjah and Al Masraf.

The programme will explore how financial institutions can connect digital channels, payments, data, risk management and core banking systems to improve customer experience, operational resilience and business performance.

As banks expand their use of artificial intelligence, digital payments and open finance, the event will examine the importance of interoperability, data quality, governance and partnerships in supporting implementation.

The two-day format includes a conference and the FINNOVEX Awards on 10 November, followed by executive roundtables on 11 November. The second day will provide opportunities for more focused discussions around business challenges and potential partnerships.

FINNOVEX Middle East 2026 – Chapter 39
Theme: Finance in Motion
Date: 10–11 November 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
Register: me.finnovex.com

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