Fintech SURGE

About

Fintech SURGE 2025 is the Middle East’s premier fintech innovation event, uniting global financial-technology leaders, regulators, corporates, investors, and startups under one roof. Held from 12-15 October 2025 at the iconic Dubai Harbour, the event is co-located with the larger tech-ecosystem shows such as GITEX GLOBAL 2025 and the Future Blockchain Summit.

Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in partnership with the region’s fintech ecosystem enablers, Fintech SURGE showcases cutting-edge innovations in embedded finance, digital banking, payments, insurtech, regtech, wealth & asset management, and blockchain-enabled financial services.

Each year the event attracts thousands of attendees — including hundreds of exhibitors, many of the world’s largest financial-services firms, regulators, venture capital funds and fintech startups — making it a central meeting point for the future of finance in the MENA region.

The event goes beyond a standard trade show — it is a dynamic convergence of exhibition, investor matchmaking, startup launches, thought-leadership, and regulatory dialogue, designed to accelerate the adoption of next-gen financial technologies.

Key features of Fintech SURGE 2025 include:

• Exhibition Hall – Featuring 100+ global fintech & financial-services companies and disruptive startups showcasing solutions across paytech, open banking, digital lending, wealthtech and more.

• Conference & Knowledge Tracks – High-profile keynotes, panels and fireside chats led by regulators, banking leaders, and fintech innovators covering themes such as digital transformation, embedded finance, AI in finance, and financial inclusion.

• Investor & Startup Matchmaking – A dedicated “Investor Programme” where thousands of attendees and venture-capital funds meet startups via curated meetings, pitching sessions and networking.

• Corporate Innovation Arena – A zone for banks, financial institutions and corporate innovation teams to source fintech ventures, partner with startups and pilot new technologies.

• Startup Hub / Supernova Challenge – A showcase and competition for early-stage fintechs to present their solutions, connect with investors and gain exposure on a global stage.

Whether you are a fintech founder looking for funding and exposure, a financial institution scouting for innovation, an investor seeking deal flow, or a regulator exploring the evolving fintech ecosystem — Fintech SURGE 2025 offers a powerful platform to connect, learn and grow.

By combining exhibition, education, innovation and investment, Fintech SURGE continues to strengthen Dubai’s role as a global hub for financial-technology leadership and showcases how the region is driving the future of digital finance.