In 2016 a truly global collision of payments will take place as East finally meets West in the long-awaited technology event of the year - PayExpo MENA 2016.

It has never been a more exciting time for payment technologies than now; globally, traditional banks and MNOs are completely re-evaluating their competitive edge, start-ups are redefining the economics of payments, providers are innovating at an unprecedented rate, the media are excited and the public are keen and ready to adopt new payment channels to suit their evolving transactional habits.

Where better to host this gathering than the heart of the Middle East, Dubai, no other city best demonstrates that with the right technology that the sky is the limit.

We have been working with associations and payments operators from across the ecosystem to create this two-day event which will see merchants, banks, MNOs, solution providers and government bodies gather to support the drive towards a cashless society.

PayExpo MENA delivers an audience from across the entire ecosystem, including banking, finance, retail, government, transport, leisure and tourism, FMCG, gaming, telecoms and technology providers.