Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2026

Attend the 17th edition of the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS) 2026, from 16–17 September 2026 at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai. MEBIS is the region’s largest banking technology event, bringing together banking leaders, technology experts, and digital innovators to explore how AI, intelligent automation, digital ecosystems, and autonomous banking are transforming financial services. The summit provides a strong platform for promoting digital transformation and future-ready banking through useful insights, real-world case studies, and high-value networking.

Organized By

Expotrade Global has over 20 years of experience organizing conferences, seminars, and business-to-business events to promote innovation, education, cooperation, and industry growth.

Event Highlights

• 400+ Attendees
• 60+ Expert Speakers
• 100+ Banks Represented
• 10+ Hours of Networking
• 75%+ C-Suite & Decision-Makers

Key Themes Powering MEBIS 2026

• AI, GenAI, and Intelligent Automation: Explore responsible AI adoption, agentic processes, and quantifiable commercial value.
• Data Strategy & Governance: Increase trust, governance, trusted analytics, and data quality.
• Digital Banking & CX: Learn about connected customer experiences and highly customized journeys.
• Cloud, Architecture & Integration – Examine modern banking infrastructure and high-speed interoperability.
• Risk, Fraud, and Cybersecurity: Use the latest threat information to strengthen digital trust.
• Payments Innovation: Explore quick settlement, tokenization, and real-time payments.
• Open Banking & Embedded Finance: Open up new cash flow models and ecosystems powered by APIs.
• Sustainable & Responsible Finance: Find a balance between responsible AI and innovation and ESG-focused expansion.

Speakers

• MEBIS 2026 features prominent industry voices, including:
• Jamal Saleh – Director General, UAE Banks Federation
• Norman Tambach – Group CFO, Mashreq
• Noman Rasheed – Chief Information Officer, Dubai Islamic Bank
• Fernando Plaza Lopez – Group Chief Digital Officer, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the region’s banking leaders and unlock the future of digital banking innovation at MEBIS 2026.