Gulf Business Panel: Trends impacting the fintech, finance and investment industries

Join us on November 27 for the Gulf Business Breakfast Briefing Panel on Finance, Investment, and FinTech in the GCC, where industry leaders will delve into the forces shaping the region’s financial future. As the GCC strengthens its position as a global finance and innovation hub, this panel event will explore the transformative trends redefining finance and the burgeoning FinTech sector. From digital disruption in traditional banking to the emergence of new investment opportunities, our expert-led discussions offer attendees strategic insights, networking opportunities, and a forward-looking perspective on the evolving GCC financial landscape.

When: November 27, 2024, 8:00 am
Where: Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai

Agenda

08:00 am – Registration & Networking Breakfast

09:00 am – Chair’s opening remarks by Gareth van Zyl, Editor, Gulf Business

09:10 am – Guest of honour and keynote address by Dariush Soudi, Investor, Founder, Global Speaker

09:20 am – Keynote address by Ahmad Khatib, Chief Business Officer, CFI

09:30 am – Panel: Digital transformation and the future of finance in the GCC
This session will delve into how digitalisation is reshaping financial services, market strategies, and the region’s global competitiveness.

Speakers:

• Nicholas Wright, Head of Institutional Sales, Saxo Bank
• Brijesh Shah, Chief Financial Officer, APM Capital
• Vijay Valecha, Chief Investment Officer, Century Financial Consultancy LLC
• Ahmad Khatib, Chief Business Officer, CFI

10:05 am – Keynote address by Imran Farooq, CEO, Samana Developers

10:15 am –Panel: Why regulation must not lag innovation
This panel explores how regulatory frameworks can keep pace with rapid innovation in finance, fostering growth while effectively managing risk.

Speakers:

• Imran Farooq, CEO, Samana Developers
• Zoheb Hamirani, CEO & Founder, Original Bull and Bear Properties
• Divya Gambhir, Partner, Al Tamimi & Company
• Dariush Soudi, Global Speaker

10:50 am – Game changers awards

11:00 am – Fireside chat: The rise of FinTech in the GCC
This session examines the explosive growth of FinTech, collaborations between traditional banks and startups, and the role of technology in fostering financial inclusion.

Speakers:

• Benito Mable, Founder & CEO, Vault22
• Alessandro Duri, Co-Founder, Pemo

11:35 am – Closing remarks

For partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please email Manish Chopra [email protected]