Registration

Opening Remarks

Saudi Banking 2026: Growth, Digital Transformation & Vision 2030

• How are Vision 2030 reforms reshaping the priorities of Saudi bank leaders in 2026 and beyond?
• How will open banking reshape competition, collaboration, and customer ownership in Saudi Arabia’s banking sector?
• What is the real impact of generative AI on efficiency, customer experience, and regulatory risk in 2026?
• What strategies ensure profitability as digital transformation spend rises and fintech competition accelerates?
• How can Saudi banks balance innovation with data localisation, cyber resilience, and regulatory expectations?

Lightbulb Moments

AI Revolution: Transforming Saudi Banks from Data-Rich to Intelligence-Driven

• How are Saudi banks using AI to improve efficiency, customer decisions, and regulatory compliance simultaneously?
• What safeguards ensure AI innovation is ethical, transparent, and fully trusted by Saudi customers?
• How can advanced analytics transform risk management, credit scoring, and fraud detection capabilities?
• What leadership skills and structures enable Saudi banks to implement AI-driven transformation programmes successfully?
• How will predictive analytics and generative AI reshape products, experiences, and engagement in Saudi banking?

Networking Break

Beyond Transactions: Reimagining the Future of Payments in Saudi Arabia

• How will real-time payments and open banking frameworks transform Saudi Arabia's financial ecosystem in the next 2-3 years?
• What strategies should banks adopt to maintain relevance amid growing competition from digital wallets and fintech payment solutions?
• How can traditional banks balance physical and digital payment channels to serve diverse customer segments across Saudi Arabia?
• What role will cryptocurrency and blockchain technology play in the future of payments in the Kingdom?
• How should banking leaders address the regulatory challenges and opportunities in Saudi Arabia's evolving payment landscape?

Lightbulb Moments

Hyper-Personalisation: The New Battleground for Saudi Banking Excellence

• How are Saudi banks leveraging data to create hyper-personalised customer experiences that drive loyalty and growth?
• What strategies can banks employ to reduce service resolution times while maintaining high-quality customer interactions?
• How should banks balance digital automation with human touchpoints to create emotionally intelligent customer journeys?
• What organisational changes are needed to transition from product-centric to truly customer-centric banking operations?
• How can banks measure and optimise customer experience in ways that directly impact financial performance?

Lightbulb Moments

Fintech-Bank Partnerships: Building Saudi Arabia’s Next Growth Engine

• What successful models of fintech-bank collaboration exist in Saudi Arabia, and what lessons can be drawn from them?
• How can banks evaluate potential fintech partners to ensure strategic alignment and mutual value creation?
• What organisational and cultural challenges must banking leaders address to foster successful fintech partnerships?
• How are regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia evolving to accommodate innovative fintech-bank collaboration models?
• What metrics should CXOs use to measure the success and ROI of their partnerships with fintech companies?

Lightbulb Moments

Securing the Future: Cyber Resilience as Saudi Banking’s New Trust Currency

• What emerging cyber threats are specifically targeting Saudi Arabia's banking sector, and how should CXOs prepare?
• How can banks effectively balance customer convenience with enhanced security measures in their digital offerings?
• What strategies should banking leaders employ to build a security-conscious culture throughout their organisations?
• How will AI and machine learning transform fraud detection and prevention capabilities for Saudi banks?
• What collaborative approaches can banks adopt to strengthen the entire financial ecosystem against cyber threats?

Closing Remarks

VIP Networking Lunch