Middle East Banking Innovation Summit Plus (MEBIS+)

MEBIS+ is the sequel to the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit, organized by Expotrade as the region's most prestigious banking technology gathering. Held over two knowledge-packed days in Dubai, the summit combined fireside chats, roundtable discussions, panels, and keynotes exploring how automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and digital transformation are reshaping the banking sector. The event also introduced the MEBIS+ Bank Awards, recognizing institutions excelling in employee and client support within the banking industry.

The summit targeted senior banking executives, including roles in risk management, mobile banking, retail banking, IT, product development, and customer experience, drawing over 400 attendees from leading financial institutions across the MENA region. Topics ranged from open banking and cloud computing to conversational banking, chatbots, and blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrency. With expert speakers from global and regional banks such as Citi, Standard Chartered, RAKBANK, and Mashreq Bank, MEBIS+ offered attendees insights into emerging technologies, digitized marketing strategies, and networking opportunities essential for future-focused banking professionals.