Finance/Banking Events

September 10-12, 2026
Location: MITEC Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ASEAN SHOP is a professional touring exhibition focused on major markets in Southeast Asia. Malaysia combines its rapidly developing economy with consumers who are proficient in digital technology and ready to purchase, making it an ideal market. The retail market in the country is expected to grow from approximately $89.7 billion in 2024 to $119.6 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.9%, surpassing most regional peers. From AI driven payment systems to self-service vending and retail technologies, ASEAN Shopping Centers connect global innovators with the most dynamic markets in ASEAN.

September 30, 2026
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
connected-banking.com/summit/saudi-arabia/

The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is proud to announce the 30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026, set to take place on 30 September 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Celebrating a major milestone in the globally acclaimed Connected Banking Summit series, the 30th edition will convene senior banking executives, regulators, policymakers, fintech innovators, technology leaders, and financial-services stakeholders to explore the innovations and strategies shaping the future of banking across the Kingdom and the wider Middle East region. More info...

October 14, 2026
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
connected-banking.com/summit/southern-africa/

The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) announces the 28th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa 2026, to be held on 14 October 2026 in Johannesburg, alongside the prestigious Innovation & Excellence Awards.

This year marks the Silver Jubilee Edition of the Connected Banking Summit series, celebrating 25 years of driving innovation, collaboration, and transformation across the global banking and financial services industry. Over the past two decades, the summit has established itself as a leading platform, convening thousands of senior banking executives, policymakers, fintech leaders, and technology innovators across Africa and internationally. More info...

November 6, 2026
Venue: Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Limassol, Cyprus
www.wikiexpo.com

Mark your calendars for Wiki Finance Expo Cyprus 2026, taking place on November 6, 2026 at the prestigious Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa. As one of Europe's most influential gatherings for the foreign exchange and fintech services industry, the event is set to welcome over 5,000 professionals, 50+ distinguished speakers, and 50+ exhibitors from more than 30 countries. More info...

November 10-11, 2026
Venue: Palazzo Versace - Dubai, UAE
pppmenaforum.com

Public-private partnerships are now at the heart of how the Middle East and North Africa region delivers infrastructure development and public services. As governments across the region accelerate economic diversification, manage fiscal pressures, and respond to growing population needs, PPPs have moved from policy ambition to a proven delivery model.

From transport, power, and water to healthcare, education, and social infrastructure, the PPP market in MENA has reached a defining moment.

The 6th PPP MENA Forum convenes senior government officials, project owners, investors, developers, lenders, contractors, and advisors for two days of high-level deal-focused discussions. Widely recognised as the largest and most influential PPP event in the MENA region, the Forum has become the region’s primary platform for shaping partnership-led infrastructure delivery.

November 13, 2026
Location: New York, USA
eblockchainconvention.com

The Digital Assets Forum New York is a premier, invitation-only conference focused on the institutional digital assets industry. Scheduled for November 13, 2026, it connects mainstream finance with the crypto ecosystem, bringing together asset managers, banks, policy-makers, and crypto funds to discuss blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and digital asset allocation.

December 1-2, 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
blockchain-life.com

On December 1–2, 2026, Blockchain Life 2026 returns to Dubai for one of the world's largest gatherings focused on Web3, cryptocurrency, mining, and AI.

The event will bring together 15,000+ attendees from 130+ countries, 200+ world-class speakers, 200+ booths at expo, 3 dedicated stages, global live networking and the debut of AI Future. More info...