Peer-Level Conversations
An invitation-only gathering of approximately 60 senior banking executives. Every discussion carried decision-making weight.
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Ecosystem
Ecosystem
The Dubai Summit, curated by Cedar and IBSi, brought together CXOs and senior leaders from challenger banks, established lenders, technology platforms, and regulatory bodies for a focused half-day of dialogue on what it takes to build a future-ready bank.
The agenda centred on the strategic, technological, and operational levers reshaping banking — AI-driven decisioning, modern core platforms, embedded finance models, financial crime resilience, and the regulatory architecture defining the next decade.
An invitation-only gathering of approximately 60 senior banking executives. Every discussion carried decision-making weight.
A high-signal half-day shaped by the questions banking CXOs took to their boards in 2026.
Challenger bank founders, hyperscaler banking leads, technology platforms, and seasoned advisors — assembled in a single room.
Hosted at the Shangri-La Dubai — a leading address on Sheikh Zayed Road, steps from DIFC.
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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.
