Techinnovate Saudi Tech Mission
Africa–Gulf Financial Inclusion Forum
14th –19th September 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
In collaboration with the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI)
About the Mission
The Techinnovate Saudi Tech Mission is a high-level diplomatic, innovation, and investment initiative connecting Africa’s public and private sectors with the Gulf’s financial and digital ecosystems. Anchored by Nigeria through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), this mission amplifies Africa’s presence at one of the region’s premier fintech gatherings — Money20/20 Middle East.
Over five impactful days, delegates will engage in executive training, strategic roundtables, high-level policy briefings, investor meetings, and cultural exchange — all in Riyadh, one of the world’s fastest-growing financial innovation hubs.
Why This Mission Matters:
Where Africa’s innovation meets the Gulf’s investment power.
Objectives
Showcase Africa’s financial inclusion and innovation leadership
Facilitate strategic Gulf-Africa investment relationships
Enable regulator-to-regulator collaboration
Spotlight innovators solving inclusion and fintech challenges
Launch the Africa–Gulf Innovation Corridor, with Nigeria as anchor
Programme Overview
Open Banking & AI Executive Training
14 September
Invite Only | Led by Techinnovate Group & CFTE
Focused on practical implementation, regulatory strategy, and emerging risk models for policymakers and founders.
Money20/20
Middle East
15–17 September
Africa’s fintech leaders on the global stage. The region’s premier event for fintech, banking, payments, and inclusion. Featuring African speakers, exhibitors, and investors.
Africa–Saudi Investment & Innovation Side Event
16/17 September
Strategic roundtables linking African fintech ecosystems with Gulf investment platforms. Anchored by PreCEFI and hosted by Techinnovate.
Fluidity
Riyadh
18–19 September
A diaspora-led networking series connecting Africa and the Gulf through trade, talent, capital, and culture.
Programme Timeline
Invite Only | Led by Techinnovate Group & CFTE
Executive training for policymakers and founders. Focused on practical implementation, risk, and innovation.
The region’s flagship event for fintech, banking, payments, and financial inclusion. Featuring Nigerian and African speakers and exhibitors.
Strategic forum connecting African fintech ecosystems and Gulf investment platforms. Anchored by Nigeria’s PreCEFI and hosted by Techinnovate.
Diaspora-led networking series fostering trade, talent, culture, and capital flows between Africa and the Gulf.
Delegate Packages
Delegate Access Package – $5,000
Ideal for government officials, executives, and ecosystem leaders
Includes:
- Full access to 5-day Tech Mission (Sept. 14–19)
- Pass to Money20/20 Middle East
- Invitation to Open Banking & AI Executive Training
- Entry to Africa–Gulf Financial Inclusion Forum
- Access to Fluidity Riyadh cultural networking events
- Daily protocol briefings & official welcome kit
- Visa processing and support included
Fintech Executive Package – $6,500
For startup founders, fintech leaders, and scale-ups seeking capital & exposure. Includes everything in Delegate Access, plus:
- Showcase opportunity in Techinnovate Innovation Corner
- Curated investor B2B matchmaking
- Media exposure through Techinnovate platforms
- Digital branding in select materials
- Startup mentoring session with industry experts
- Visa processing and support included
Institutional Partner Package – $10,000
For banks, DFIs, regulators, and strategic ecosystem enablers. Includes everything in Fintech Executive, plus:
- Premium branding across all mission materials
- Co-branding on Africa–Gulf Forum & side events
- Strategic Partner recognition in press, videos, and briefings
- 2 full delegate passes
- Invitation to private roundtable with Saudi stakeholders
- Dedicated media feature (profile interview or short video)
- Visa processing and support included
Locations
All events will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Exact venues will be shared with confirmed participants.
Visa support and protocol briefings will be provided by Techinnovate and Africa Market Access.
Advisory Board Member
DR. NURUDEEN ABUBAKAR ZAURO
Technical Adviser to the President on Economic and Financial inclusion, Office of the Vice President
ALEX KRUNIC
Senior Advisor to the Chairman, Commercial Bank of Kuwait
JASON NJOKU
Chairman and CEO, IROKO Partners Limited
PG-AI Oxford
Executive Chairman, GenAI Learning Concepts Ltd, | Executive Director, Heirs Insurance Group
HARUNA JALO-WAZIRI
Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer at Central Securities Clearing System Plc
DR. FREDERICK IGBINEDION
Chairman/Founder IISYS Group | Founder Afrimart Conmerce.
MR. KASHIFU INUWA ABDULLAHI
CCIE. Director General/CEO of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
MR. PREMIER OIWOH
Managing Director/CEO Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS)
DR. AISHA A. ISA-OLATINWO
Director, Consumer Protection and Financial Inclusion, Central Bank of Nigeria
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Techinnovate welcomes sponsors and ecosystem partners who want to support the mission, gain visibility, and engage with Gulf and African stakeholders.
Flagship Sponsorship Tiers
Strategic Partner Package (Prices available on request)
Premium branding, speaking, media features, and private roundtable access
Money20/20
Middle East
Custom VIP Sponsorships
(Prices available on request)
Tailored experiences including dinners, protocol, high-level branding, embassy briefings, and more
Africa–Saudi Investment & Innovation Side Event
Exhibition Opportunities
(Prices available on request)
Limited slots available for African fintechs, startups, and institutions to showcase at Money20/20 Middle East or the Side Event.
Fluidity
Riyadh
Custom Packages Available (Prices available on request)
Want to host a branded side event, dinner, or investor roundtable?
We’re open to bespoke sponsorship conversations. Let’s build something impactful together.
Community Partners
Media Partner
Travel Partner
Register Your Interest
Interested in joining the delegation?
Seats are limited. Confirm your interest early.
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