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THE LAB
CALL FOR TECH

Where Innovation Is Experienced, Not Explained

The Lab is where breakthrough technology meets the people building the future of finance. A stage built for live demos, real product showcases and hands-on exploration - where attendees experience technology in action, not in theory.

What The Lab Is

This is where the financial industry comes to see what is actually possible, not what is being pitched. It sits at the intersection of technology, content and live experience, combining visionary speakers, working demos and practitioner insight in one place. 

It's a stage for companies accademics and though leaders who are shaping up the next generation of financial technology and want an audience that is ready to engage with it at depth. 

 

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THE SOLUTION: SHOW, DON'T TELL

Less Talk. More Action 

The Lab is built around live demos and real product showcases, giving attendees a front-row seat to technologies that are already reshaping financial services. No slides. No theory. If it's on the Lab stage, it works, and you'll see it running live.  

Why It Matters? 

  • You move from explanation to evidence.
  • You demonstrate real capability in a high-trust environment.
  • You turn interest into intent.

WHERE CURIOSITY TURNS INTO OPPORTUNITY

This is not passive content. It’s active engagement. 

By combining live interaction with expert insight, The Lab creates an environment designed for:

  • Qualified conversations
  • Immediate feedback
  • Faster decision-making 

Why It Matters? 

You reach an audience that has come specifically to discover and evaluate new technology.

SHOWCASE YOUR TECHNOLOGY WHERE IT MATTERS

From AI tools to payment infrastructure and digital assets, The Lab puts your solution at the centre of attention. 

No slides. No theory. Just real capability, demonstrated live. 

An Audience Ready to Engage

The Lab attracts attendees who want to test, question and understand technology. These are not casual browsers. They are decision-makers looking for solutions. 

Why It Matters? 

  • Stronger conversations. 
  • Better-qualified leads. 
  • Higher conversion potential.

High-Intent Audience. Real Commercial Impact

The Lab attracts attendees who want to test, question, and understand technology. 

These are not casual browsers. They are decision-makers looking for solutions. 

So what? 

  • Stronger conversations.
  • Better-qualified leads.
  • Higher conversion potential.
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Stage Overview: Where Innovation Gets Practical

The Lab brings together visionary leaders, live demonstrations, and expert insight to explore the technologies shaping the future of money, and the decisions driving it. 

Expect focused, practical sessions across: 

  • Payment Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • RegTech
  • Blockchain & Tokenisation
  • Innovation in Banking
  • Open Finance
  • Embedded Finance
  • Quantum Computing
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Call for Tech: What We’re Looking For

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Solutions that improve decision-making, efficiency, and customer experience. 

Think: 

Generative AI, fraud detection, risk analytics, intelligent automation.

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PAYMENTS

Technologies that make transactions faster, safer, and more efficient. 

Think: 

Real-time payments, digital wallets, cross-border infrastructure, next-gen checkout.

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CYBERSECURITY

Tools that build trust and protect against evolving threats. 

Think: 

Identity verification, fraud prevention, transaction security, data protection.

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REGTECH

Solutions that simplify compliance and reduce operational burden. 

Think: 

KYC, AML, regulatory reporting, compliance automation.

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DIGITAL ASSETS

Practical applications of blockchain and tokenisation. 

Think: 

Smart contracts, digital custody, secure settlement, tokenised assets.

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OPEN FINANCE & INSURTECH

Technologies expanding access and connecting financial ecosystems. 

Think: 

Embedded finance, banking-as-a-service, AI underwriting, digital claims.

Why This Matters Now

Saudi Arabia’s fintech market is scaling fast, backed by Vision 2030 and increasing investment across financial services. 

At Money20/20 Middle East: 

  • 38,000+ attendees
  • 1000+ investors
  • 450+ global brands 

This is where buyers come ready to act. FinTech dominates MENA and Saudi Arabia, accounting for 26% of deals in 2025, with deal count up 39% and funding up 80% year on year.

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Your Competitive Advantage Starts Here
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The Lab is built for one outcome
Turn conversations into contracts. Show buyers why your solution fits. Engage decision-makers at the right moment. Create demand through real interaction
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Ready to put your product in front of the right buyers?
Complete the application form to be part of The Lab