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    Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021 - Festival Guest

    Fintech100

    Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021 is set to be the biggest ever, and excitement is at fever pitch. With a host of international fintech leaders sharing their thoughts, learnings and inspiration, your exclusive in-person pass guarantees you access to more than 200 incredible speakers, 8 forums and more than 40 hours of content covering all aspects of fintech.

    Ahead of your arrival on the 23rd and 24th November, please read our useful travel and arrival information below. Please do keep checking back to this page which will be updated regularly.

    See the Fintech Abu Dhabi Travel Guide.

    Important Information Regarding Your Attendance

    In light of the COVID19 pandemic, strict protocols have been put in place to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and event staff.

    1. Entry Requirements (COVID Protocols)* (*Correct as of 21-11-2021)
      • All Festival participants MUST now have a negative PCR test valid for 24 hours to cover their attendance to the Opening Ceremony at 10am on the 23 November
      • This includes attendees, speakers, partners and all staff.
      • All participants will be able to access free of charge PCR testing within the ADGM building in the North lobby tomorrow (22 November 8AM – 5PM).
      • Please note, your 96-hour PCR test is valid for access on the 22 November and 23 November after the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony and confirmation by the Protocol Team.
      • If you are unable to obtain the relevant PCR test you will not be permitted entry into the Festival.

    2. Event and Venue Details
      • Date: 23-24 November 2021
      • Time: 11 AM (Registration opens at 10 AM)
      • Venue: ADGM Authorities Building, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

    3. Travel & Accommodation

    4. Agenda Overview

      5. For full details of the agenda, and the most current version, please visit the website here: Day 2 Agenda

      *Please note, this invitation is not transferable. If you wish to propose a guest for consideration, please contact us directly here. Please be aware that spaces are limited and requests for additional places may not be able to be accommodated.

    Discover The Fintech100 2021

    This year's Fintech100 features an incredible lineup of the world's most inspirational pioneering fintech startups. Learn more about these groundbreaking companies and their solutions to the challenges they've faced and addressed.

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    Inspirational Speaker Lineup

    Discussing the hard-hitting issues from sustainable finance, to addressing customer banking needs, what it takes to achieve success and the journey to get there and meet the people who are leading change, instigating opportunity and embracing the fintech of the future.

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    His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi

    H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi

    Chairman, ADGM
    H.E Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi

    H.E Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi

    Chairman/ Vice Chairman - ADIO, ADX, ADDED, Etihad / ADGM
    H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy

    H.E. Dr Abdulrahman A. Al Hamidy

    Director General Chairman of the Board, Arab Monetary Fund
    H.E. Mohamed Alabbar

    H.E. Mohamed Alabbar

    Founder & Managing Director, Emaar
    Jeffrey C Sprecher

    Jeffrey C. Sprecher

    Founder & CEO, Intercontintal Exchange - Chairman, The New York Stock Exchange
    John Collison

    John Collison

    President & Co-Founder, Stripe
    Hana Al Rostamani

    Hana Al Rostamani

    Group CEO, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
    Sandeep Chouhan

    Sandeep Chouhan

    Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
    Dr. Bernd Van Linder

    Dr. Bernd Van Linder

    CEO, Commercial Bank of Dubai
    Brad Garlinghouse

    Brad Garlinghouse

    CEO, Ripple Labs
    Bill Winters

    Bill Winters

    Group CEO, Standard Chartered Bank
    Akon Thaim

    Akon Thaim

    Co-Founder, Akoin
    Nuseir Yasin

    Nuseir Yasin

    CEO & Founder, Nas Daily/Nas Academy
    Brady Dougan

    Brady Dougan

    CEO & Founder, Exos
    Tarek Chouman

    Tarek Chouman

    Global Head of Business Development, Blackrock
    Annerie Vreugdenhil

    Annerie Vreugdenhil

    Chief Innovation Officer, ING
    Claire Calmejane

    Claire Calmejane

    Chief Innovation Officer, Société Générale
    Ahmed Abdelaal

    Ahmed Abdelaal

    Group CEO, Mashreq Bank
    Ahmed Abdelaal

    Rim Tehraoui

    Group Chief Data Officer & Global ESG Risks Executive, BNP Paribas

    Travelling to Fintech Abu Dhabi by car?

    For access to Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021, we recommend using D Car Park, which faces the Four Season Hotel. Please use the following GPS Co-ordinates 24.502633, 54.388437 for this car park, which is located on 5th Street, Jazeerat Al Maryah.

    Please note:

    • Car parking is free after 10am – all Fintech Abu Dhabi guests arriving and registering before 10:00am on all event days will need to request a validated car parking pass
    • Please request your validated car parking pass on arrival from the outdoor registration desk
    • Upon exiting the car park, please hand your validated parking pass to the parking attendants located by the parking exit
    • For any guests entering the car park after 10am its free and the exit parking barrier will open automatically

    Valet Parking

    Valet Parking is available for guests arriving at the North Plaza entrance (closest to the Four Seasons Hotel) on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 November. Please collect your valet pass from the valet car parking attendant. Prior to returning to collect your vehicle, please ensure that the valet access card is validated at the ADGM Reception Desk North lobby ahead of being handed to the car parking attendant.


    Register for Fintech Abu Dhabi 2021

    This year’s Fintech Abu Dhabi is free to attend - register now to claim your virtual pass giving you access to all sessions on the 23–24 November, that’s in excess of 40 hours of content and the chance to learn from more than 150 speakers! Join fintech pioneers, investors, VCs, founders and industry leaders for two days of unmissable opportunity, only at MENA’s leading fintech festival.













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