Description Event
This exclusive event brings together finance regulators, top executives from leading fintech and digital asset companies, a major telecom operator, and distinguished government officials. Together, they will share invaluable insights on the evolving digital landscape, regulatory innovation, and best practices tailored for the region. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to hear from some of the foremost digital assets and fintech experts in the MENA region, providing a rich and diverse perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of finance. Discover how to navigate the complexities of financial sovereignty, consumer protection, and the integration of new technologies in a rapidly evolving landscape.
The rise of digital assets presents both immense opportunities and significant challenges. This roundtable provides a crucial platform for dialogue on how governments and regulators in the MENA region can create a balanced framework. Our discussion aims to foster a financial ecosystem that supports fintech innovation while mitigating risks like market volatility, illicit finance, and challenges to financial sovereignty.
We will delve into practical strategies, using the DIFC’s successful risk-based framework as a key case study, and explore the future of finance in a world increasingly influenced by digital currencies and AI.
Our expert panel will navigate four critical areas shaping the future of digital finance:
• Financial Sovereignty and Digital Assets: An exploration of how state-led digital currencies impact national monetary control and competitiveness. We will also analyze the global race for financial sovereignty and its effects on the MENA region’s financial systems.
• Building a Robust Regulatory Framework: A practical look at the challenges of regulation in the MENA region. The discussion will focus on balancing consumer protection with the need for innovation and the importance of global cooperation to prevent regulatory gaps.
• The Future of Finance: A forward-looking segment on integrating digital and traditional financial systems. Key themes include interoperability, modern infrastructure, and the pivotal role of financial centers in guiding the industry’s evolution.
• Generative AI in Public Sector Digital Assets: An analysis of how generative AI can transform the management of public digital assets, enhancing efficiency and transparency within government institutions.
This event is designed for influential leaders and experts at the forefront of finance, technology, and policy:
• Policymakers: Officials from regulatory bodies and government agencies.
• Industry Leaders: CEOs, founders, and senior executives from fintech firms, banks, and financial institutions.
• Industry Leaders: CEOs, founders, and senior executives from fintech firms, banks, and financial institutions.
Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the digital asset landscape and actionable insights. Key takeaways will include:
• Knowledge Sharing: An exchange of best practices and expert insights from distinguished industry leaders.
• Networking Opportunities: Valuable opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers and decision-makers.
• Policy Recommendations: The identification of clear policy recommendations for regulators and stakeholders.
• A Future Roadmap: Contribution to a forward-thinking roadmap for digital currency and fintech development in the UAE and the broader MENA region.
Detail Event
25 SEPTEMBER 2025, THURSDAY
Dusit Thani, Dubai
133 Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Event Host
Dr. Renny Rueda Castaneda
Moderator
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Event Speakers
H.E. Mohammed Al Hakim
Mrs. Nicole Sune Sbitani
Mr. Sean T. McHugh
Mr. Yoshiyuki Fukuda
