Finance & FinTech Innovation Community
Advancing the Future of Financial Services Through Innovation
This community brings together financial professionals, technologists, regulators, and impact leaders to explore how innovation is transforming global finance. From digital banking to decentralized finance (DeFi), members examine new models that expand access, increase transparency, and reshape economic participation.
Co-Leaders
Iffat Alrowaithy
A certified innovation leader with nearly a decade of experience, Iffat has led major innovation functions across banking, healthcare, and cross-industry sectors. She brings strategic insight and a strong track record in building innovation cultures and capabilities.
Alaa Abou Elmagd
With 18 years of experience across banking, telecom, and fintech, Alaa leads digital transformation at GB Capital. He has held key roles at CIB, Etisalat e&, and HSBC, and is known for building digital finance functions and driving innovation across sectors.
Key Areas of Focus
Evolution of digital banking and payment systems
Blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi)
Financial inclusion and access to capital through fintech
Regulatory innovation and compliance frameworks
Digital identity, impact investing, and financial transparency
Who This Community is For
Professionals from banking, fintech, regulatory agencies, economic development, venture capital, and financial technology startups—those leading change in how financial systems operate and serve people.
How Members Collaborate
Monthly discussions on innovations and industry shifts
Collaborative analysis of use cases, risks, and opportunities
Quarterly dialogues with experts from finance and policy
Collection of shared insights and future-focused strategies