The Cedar-IBSi Dubai Summit brings together CEOs, CXOs, and senior leaders from the UAE and wider GCC banking sector.
Set at the Shangri-La Dubai, the agenda centred on digital banking, payments innovation, and lending transformation in GCC banking.
Curated room of approximately 60 senior banking executives — no panels-to-empty-seats. Every discussion is at the level you operate at.
Four hours, four high-signal sessions. Built around the questions UK CEOs are actually asking their boards in 2026.
Hear directly from challenger bank founders, hyperscaler banking leads, technology platforms, and seasoned advisors in one room.
Convene at one of London's most recognisable addresses — a setting matched to the seniority of the conversation.
From core banking technology to venture capital, dozens of partners stand behind every Cedar-IBSi summit. Explore the full ecosystem supporting the stage.
Meet Our PartnersA 43-floor landmark on Sheikh Zayed Road — Dubai's main commercial artery — with sightlines across the city, the Burj Khalifa and DIFC.
Long favoured by senior banking gatherings, the setting blends business-district access with Shangri-La's signature hospitality.
Join as a partner or speaker and take a seat at the centre of banking's most senior conversations.
Stand alongside one of the sector's most senior banking gatherings. Connect with 60+ CXO-level decision makers in an intimate, curated setting.
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