UAE Fintech Surge conference partners with DIFC

As well as being one of the world’s most advanced financial centres and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, DIFC offers one of the region’s most comprehensive Fintech and venture capital environments, including innovative accelerator programmes such as FinTech Hive, the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the MEASA region.

Raja Al Mazrouei, Executive Vice President of DIFC FinTech Hive said, “We are delighted to partner with Dubai World Trade Centre for the first edition of Fintech Surge. This event comes at a time when the world is witnessing a revolution in the financial services sector and will provide a platform for FinTech companies to explore significant opportunities for growth. DIFC will remain at the forefront of FinTech in the region and continue to lead the future of finance, providing all the necessary tools to develop the sector, supporting both start-ups and more established tech companies.”

DIFC will deliver the welcome address for the Fintech Surge Digital Banking Summit on 19^th October, as well as hosting four mentorship clinics during Fintech Surge. The clinics will give budding FinTech entrepreneurs essential insight that can drive their early-stage growth. DIFC will also be exhibiting during the event to showcase what DIFC can do for FinTech companies seeking to start or scale up in the MEASA region from Dubai.

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President, Events Management, Dubai World Trade Centre, said, “We are pleased to welcome DIFC as strategic partner for the inaugural edition of Fintech Surge. As the worlds of finance and technology combine to create innovative, disruptive solutions that redefine the status quo, Fintech Surge will drive meaningful thought leadership that can define the regional ecosystem for years to come. We look forward to working with DIFC to create a lasting impact in the FinTech space.”