{"id":51718,"date":"2025-10-06T17:04:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/?p=51718"},"modified":"2025-10-15T20:47:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:47:00","slug":"icsa-launches-the-22nd-edition-of-the-connected-banking-summit-innovation-excellence-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entarabi.com\/en\/2025\/10\/icsa-launches-the-22nd-edition-of-the-connected-banking-summit-innovation-excellence-awards-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ICSA Launches the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit \u2013 Innovation &#038; Excellence Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"473\">The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) announces the launch of the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"473\">This year\u2019s summit is held under the theme <em data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"364\">\u201cEmpowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation, and Growth.\u201d<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"299\">The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) has announced the organization of the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit \u2013 Innovation &amp; Excellence Awards 2025, scheduled to take place on November 4, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Riyadh Convention &amp; Exhibition Center.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"326\">Summit Overview<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"668\">Held under the theme \u201cEmpowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation, and Growth,\u201d the summit will bring together senior banking executives, fintech innovators, regulators, and technology strategists to accelerate the transformation of Saudi Arabia\u2019s financial sector in alignment with Vision 2030.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1109\">With over USD 20 billion invested in fintech and digital payments and 57% of transactions now cashless, the Kingdom is steadily progressing toward its goal of achieving 70% digital transactions by 2025.<br data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"887\" \/>The Connected Banking Summit will serve as a strategic platform for executive dialogue, professional networking, and partnerships that will help shape the future of the financial ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Featured Speakers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1276\">Mohammed Alsarrani \u2013 Deputy Director General, Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1357\">Soha Hussein Aboul Farag \u2013 Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Jordan \u2013 KSA<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1446\">Nawar Al Khunizi \u2013 Managing Director, Head of Coverage KSA, First Abu Dhabi Bank<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1516\">Dhary Alshammry \u2013 Group Chief Internal Auditor, Al Rajhi Bank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1550\">Summit Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1631\">Keynote addresses from top leaders in banking and financial policymaking<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1804\">Strategic panel discussions covering AI-powered financial services, cybersecurity, open banking frameworks, digital identity, and customer experience transformation<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1957\">Innovation &amp; Excellence Awards Ceremony celebrating achievements in digital transformation, customer-centric innovation, and financial inclusion<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2110\">Exclusive VIP Networking Sessions connecting senior executives, ministry representatives, regulators, digital banking CEOs, and fintech founders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2148\">Sponsors and Partners<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2292\"><strong>The summit is supported by leading institutions driving digital transformation across the Kingdom:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2250\" \/>Alfa Bank | Zoom | Nintex | Taqniyat<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2461\">Their ongoing partnership underscores the summit\u2019s commitment to advancing innovation, collaboration, and technological growth within the Saudi financial sector.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2489\">Why Attend?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2577\">Align with Vision 2030\u2019s Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) objectives<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2698\">Engage directly with decision-makers shaping policies, capital flows, and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2825\">Explore practical applications of AI, real-time payments, digital identity infrastructure, and open finance frameworks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) has announced the organization of the 22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Summit \u2013 Innovation &#038; 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