Gulf Business Panel: Trends impacting the fintech, finance and investment industries When: November 27, 2024 8:00 am Where: Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai 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. REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND When: November 27, 2024, 8:00 am Where: Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai Agenda 08:00 am – Registration & Networking Breakfast 09:00 am – Welcome speech by Manish Chopra, Publisher, Gulf Business 09:05 am – Chair’s opening remarks by Gareth van Zyl, Editor, Gulf Business 09:20 am – Panel: The Future of Finance in the GCC The GCC’s financial landscape is rapidly evolving, with digital transformation, market expansion, and regulatory shifts leading the charge. This panel will explore the future of finance in the region, identifying key trends and market drivers, and providing insights into what the next decade might hold. Topics will include the impact of digitalisation on financial services, sustainability, strategies for adapting to a changing market, and how regional finance can compete on a global scale. Moderated by Gareth van Zyl, Editor, Gulf Business Speakers: Ahmad Khatib, Chief Business Officer at CFI Gataum Jain, SC Ventures, Member Nicholas Wright, Head of Institutional Sales, Saxo Bank Brijesh Shah, Chief Financial Officer, APM Capital Vijay Valecha, Chief Investment Officer, Century Financial Consultancy LLC Zoheb Hamirani, CEO and Founder, Original Bull and Bear Properties 10:15 am – Q&A 10:30 am – Keynote address by Dariush Soudi, Investor, Founder, Global Speaker 10:45 am – Panel: The Rise of FinTech in the GCC FinTech is reshaping the financial services sector in the GCC, from mobile payments and digital banking to blockchain and AI-driven financial solutions. This panel will examine the rapid rise of FinTech in the region, exploring key drivers, emerging regulatory frameworks, and the collaboration between traditional banks and FinTech startups. Attendees will gain insights into the opportunities and challenges for FinTech entrepreneurs and investors and understand how technology is fostering financial inclusion across the GCC. Moderated by Gareth van Zyl, Editor, Gulf Business Speakers: Armin Moradi, CEO and Founder of Qashio Benito Mable, Founder and CEO of Vault22 Legal Expert from Al Tamimi (Name TBC) 11:30 am – Q&A 11:45 am – Game changers presentation and closing remarks REGISTER INTEREST TO ATTEND For partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please email Manish Chopra [email protected]