Prominent AI institutions in Abu Dhabi came together to explore the city's early commitment to AI

Expanding on the achievements of the largest Fintech Festival in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the 7th edition of Fintech Abu Dhabi attracted a remarkable gathering of global financial technology leaders and visionaries. The event brought together individuals at the forefront of innovation from prominent financial institutions, startups, innovators, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, scientists, and academics, further establishing Abu Dhabi as a progressive hub for innovation and technology.

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In partnership with Huawei, ADGM’s flagship event, Fintech Abu Dhabi, once again took center stage during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) this year. With its core theme of ‘The Convergence of Finance and Technology’, the event commenced with a dynamic discussion on the financial crime economy, bringing together prominent AI institutions in Abu Dhabi to explore the city’s early commitment to AI. The participants also delved into the evolution of the crypto industry. Dr. Alexander Lipton, global head of Research & Development at ADIA, shared valuable insights on how social media is reshaping the global banking landscape, while the CEO of Circle outlined strategies for leveraging digital assets to enhance global financial stability.

Among the other captivating sessions, Financial Times Investigative Reporter Dan McCrum and Themis Founder and CEO Dickon Johnston shed light on the investigation into Wirecard in a session titled ‘Decoding a “Skandal” – Inside Wirecard’s Investigation’, and VaynerX Chairman and CEO Gary Vaynerchuk explored the entrepreneurial mindset in a session titled ‘Finding an Entrepreneurial Mindset’.