Money20/20 Middle East: the launch edition in numbers.
What the first Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh delivered, and what the organisers planned for the 2026 edition.
By Money20/20 Middle East · Jan 22, 2026
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The organisers' 2026 partner brochure recaps the first Money20/20 Middle East, held in Riyadh in 2025, and sets out plans for the second edition (14–16 September 2026, Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham). It positions Riyadh as a regional hub for fintech and financial services.
Key findings
- The launch edition drew 38,500 attendees across three days.
- 451 brands exhibited or partnered, with 450 speakers on stage.
- 1,089 investors and 157 startups took part.
- The organisers planned the second edition for Malham, 14–16 September 2026.
Why it matters
Fintech is now one of the Kingdom's biggest B2B marketing stages. For brands in payments, banking and tech, the event calendar (and the sponsorship and content opportunities around it) is a planning input in its own right.
About this report
Published by Money20/20 Middle East, January 2026. Free to download. Get the full report from Money20/20 Middle East