On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Industrial Fund Investment Company (SIC) concluded its participation in the Money 20/20 Middle East conference and exhibition. Recognized as the premier global event in the fintech sector, the conference was held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, serving as a pivotal meeting point for major financial companies, banks, regulatory authorities, and international investors to enhance collaboration opportunities and drive decision-making.
This massive gathering achieved exceptional success, drawing over 38,500 attendees and making it the region's largest fintech event. It brought together more than 450 specialized global brands and over 1,050 global investors, reflecting Riyadh's rising stature as a leading global financial hub and a primary gateway for digital investment in the Middle East.
SIC’s participation took place across the conference activities and via its dedicated booth in the accompanying exhibition. The goal was to highlight the company's role in empowering industrial investment, showcase cutting-edge financing solutions that bridge the industrial and fintech sectors, and build strategic partnerships with major financial institutions and global/local investment funds to attract capital and support the growth of businesses and startups in the Kingdom.
The SIC booth offered a unique visitor experience featuring interactive content and an introductory campaign about the company and its impact on driving industrial investment growth within the Kingdom.
The participation also included key panel discussions featuring CEO Mr. Fahad Al-Naeem:
- “What Will the Saudi Financial System Look Like in 2030?”: The discussion focused on how investment and innovation will shape the Kingdom's financial system in the coming years, where institutional capital is heading, and how private capital will be integrated.
- “Partnerships That Drive Capital Formation”: Highlights included cross-ecosystem collaboration, expanding access to funding, improving risk assessment, and enabling more efficient capital allocation to support business growth.
Throughout Money 20/20 Middle East, SIC generated widespread engagement from visitors and stakeholders in the industrial and investment sectors. The event facilitated numerous bilateral meetings between SIC's investment team and global and local investment leaders and fund managers - a key strategic goal of the company's participation.
SIC’s involvement in this global forum underscores its ongoing commitment to supporting the digital and financial transformation of the industrial sector. By integrating industrial investment with financial technology, SIC aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, continuing to open new avenues for fruitful collaboration and attracting qualitative partnerships that reinforce the Kingdom's position as a leading global investment destination.