BAHRAIN Bourse (BHB) will host The Market 2.0 Conference in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) next week under the theme ‘Disruptive Digital Transformation in Capital Markets’.
Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the event at the Sheraton Bahrain next Thursday will explore how technological advancements are reshaping capital markets.
The conference is expected to draw over 300 participants and 18 expert speakers from exchanges, regulators, brokerage firms, financial institutions, and global technology providers. Discussions will focus on strategies to advance market depth, liquidity, and Bahrain’s capital market competitiveness, including the evolving role of regulatory sandboxes.
The conference opens with a keynote address by BHB chairman Yusef Al Yusef.
High-level sessions will feature distinguished local, regional, and global experts. The first panel will explore enhancing Bahrain’s capital market ecosystem with insights from Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) Governor Khalid Humaidan. The second will delve into the technology landscape, featuring CEOs from leading regional stock exchanges.
Mr Al Yusef expressed gratitude for the patronage of HRH Prince Salman, noting it reflects the government’s commitment to developing the capital markets sector in line with Bahrain’s Vision 2030.
BHB CEO Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa commented that exchanges continue to evolve driven by deeper regional integration and accelerating digital models. He said the conference moves dialogue “beyond concepts and into coordinated action that positions our markets for sustainable growth and global relevance.”
Platinum sponsors include Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) and Kuwait Finance House (KFH). Gold sponsor is Infotech Group. Silver sponsors are Edaa (Qatar), GFH Financial Group, ITRS, MEMX, Sahm Capital, and Al Salam Bank. Nasdaq and Thndr join as exhibitor sponsors.
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