This year’s theme reflects the sector’s response to evolving EU strategies, climate challenges and digital transformation.

Through the partnership, the two companies will collaborate in fintech, working together with top-tier government institutions and focusing on the deployment of emerging technologies and digital infrastructure.

Payments giant Mastercard is accelerating its alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 through strategic partnerships with agile fintechs, moving beyond its traditional bank focus to drive financial inclusion and digital transformation across the Kingdom.

This paper analyzes data from 113 countries (2000–2022) to examine how digital technology access reduces poverty.

In this video interview, Edoardo Totolo of Accion discusses what the financial inclusion sector needs to do to reap the benefits of AI-based applications.

This case study outlines the steps and lessons learned from this digitalization of payments. It is a useful case study for stakeholders in West Africa considering a similar digital transformation.

This scorecard aims to provide an overall score of Zanzibar’s digital economy to inform its digital transformation policy endeavors.

Organized annually as a flagship side event of the Annual Meetings, this year’s Forum will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, financial experts, and other stakeholders in the Islamic finance industry to deliberate on innovative tools to foster sustainable development.

Could the data representing a person’s social life be analyzed by AI to determine creditworthiness?

This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities needed to navigate the complexities of issuing cards—unlocking new opportunities for financial inclusion and digital transformation.