IBM Powers MEBIS 2026 as Title Sponsor, Driving AI Banking in Dubai

IBM has taken on the role of Title Sponsor for the 17th edition of the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit (MEBIS) in Dubai. Scheduled to take place from September 16-17, 2026, at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers, MEBIS is the premier banking technology event in the region.

The summit will focus on AI-powered financial services and explore the transformation of the sector towards advanced Generative and Agentic AI technologies. IBM's sponsorship highlights the need for a cohesive digital strategy as institutions face pressure to modernise.

MEBIS 2026 will bring together over 400 attendees, including C-suite executives and digital innovators from more than 100 retail, corporate, and Islamic banks. The event will feature keynotes, executive dialogues, and practical case studies on topics such as intelligent automation, data strategy, cloud architecture, and risk and cybersecurity.