LONDON, UK, 3rd December 2024 – Kenja Consulting, a boutique investment consultancy, has unveiled an ambitious event series aimed at enhancing fintech collaborations between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. This initiative seeks to create investment opportunities and foster meaningful connections between these two global financial hubs.
The event series, titled Fintech Futures: UAE-UK Connection, will kick off in Dubai in May 2025, coinciding with the Dubai FinTech Summit. The program will alternate between the UAE and UK through 2026, integrating networking sessions, startup showcases, and strategic roundtables to connect investors with innovative fintech ventures.
“The UAE and UK are home to vibrant fintech ecosystems with unique strengths and synergies,” said Zoe Bardet, Manager at Kenja Consulting and lead coordinator of the initiative. “This series will provide a structured platform to catalyze investments and collaboration between these two markets.”
Key highlights of the series include:
- Curated matchmaking sessions between investors and vetted fintech startups.
- Expert panels discussing cross-border investment opportunities.
- Regulatory workshops addressing compliance needs in both jurisdictions.
- Exclusive networking events for investors and founders.
The inaugural event will align with global fintech leaders’ presence at the Dubai FinTech Summit, while subsequent events will coincide with major fintech conferences like London’s FTT Fintech Festival and Abu Dhabi Finance Week in November 2025.
“As Dubai and Abu Dhabi rise as fintech hubs alongside London, we’re seeing increasing client demand for cross-border fintech portfolio expansion,” Bardet added. “This initiative provides a streamlined approach for fostering partnerships and evaluating investment opportunities.”
The series will culminate in a major summit in Dubai in February 2026, showcasing successful partnerships and investments fostered through the program. Through Fintech Futures: UAE-UK Connection, Kenja Consulting aspires to build bridges between these financial powerhouses, driving innovation and economic growth.
