Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on payment system security and digital financial services protection in Saudi Arabia
- Covers PCI DSS compliance, open banking security, data privacy and governance frameworks
- Designed for CISOs, CTOs, Data Privacy Officers and senior executives from banks, fintechs and government agencies
- Features involvement from PCI Security Standards Council, Ericsson, SDAIA, Bank Albilad and Alkhabeer Capital
- In-person event at Riyadh Marriott Hotel with executive sessions, panels and networking
About the Event
The Payment Security Summit KSA 2026 convenes senior leaders from Saudi Arabia’s financial sector, government bodies and technology providers to address the security challenges facing digital payment systems. The summit provides a platform for knowledge exchange on payment fraud prevention, cybersecurity frameworks and the secure implementation of emerging financial technologies.
The event format includes executive-level sessions, panel discussions and structured networking opportunities. Organizations represented among sponsors and participants include PCI Security Standards Council, Ericsson, SDAIA (Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority), Bank Albilad and Alkhabeer Capital. Technology partners include ValueMentor, SecureNASS, CompTIA and Hemaya IT.
Payment Security and Compliance Topics
The summit addresses core payment security concerns including regulatory compliance with standards such as PCI DSS, data privacy requirements and governance frameworks for financial institutions. Sessions examine the evolving threat landscape affecting digital payments, with particular attention to payment fraud, data breaches and the cybersecurity implications of open banking adoption.
Digital banking innovation features prominently, with discussions covering secure implementation of new payment platforms and the frameworks required to protect financial transactions. The programme connects regulatory requirements with practical cybersecurity solutions for financial services organizations.
Who Should Attend
The summit targets senior decision-makers responsible for payment security and financial services cybersecurity. Relevant roles include:
- Chief Information Security Officers and Chief Technology Officers
- Heads of IT and Cybersecurity Advisors
- Data Privacy Officers and Governance Officers
- Senior executives from banks, fintech companies and government agencies
- Leaders from large enterprises involved in digital payments and financial services
The event serves professionals seeking to strengthen payment system defences, navigate compliance requirements and evaluate security technologies for their organizations.