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Biz Bahrain
3 days ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Under the Patronage of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Bahrain Bourse to Host 'The Market 2.0' Conference
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Bahrain Bourse BHB will host The Market 2.0 Conference, in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), on 20 November 2025. Themed 'Disruptive Digital Transformation in Capital Markets,' the conference will address the growing role of emerging technologies and infrastructure development in shaping the future of global equity markets. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, expressed his gratitude for His Royal Highness's patronage of the conference, noting that it reflects the Kingdom's steadfast commitment to the advancement of its financial markets. Shaikh Khalifa stated, 'The support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa underscores Bahrain's long-term vision for a forward-looking and resilient capital market. This conference offers an important opportunity to explore the technological advancements shaping our industry and to reaffirm the role of innovation in driving growth, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability.' The Market 2.0 Conference will provide a focused platform to explore how technological advancements are modernizing capital markets and enhancing their efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. The event is expected to attract over 300 participants, including policymakers, financial regulators, brokerage firms, exchange operators, technology providers, and other key stakeholders across the financial and trading technology landscape. The agenda for the conference will include keynote addresses, panel discussions, and conversations, covering a range of timely topics including the evolution of exchange technology, the adoption of cloud-based versus on-premise infrastructure, regulatory sandbox models, AI-based trading solutions, and the importance of real-time analytics in today's trading environment. For more information on The Market 2.0 conference, please visit the conference page:
Biz Bahrain
08-05-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Bahrain Bourse to Host 'The Market 2.0' Conference in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets
Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced that it will host 'The Market 2.0' Conference in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) on November 20, 2025. The 'Market 2.0' conference, under the theme 'Disruptive Digital Transformation in Capital Markets,' aims to expand the conversation on how emerging technologies and infrastructural developments are transforming global equity trading. The conference will offer a focused platform to explore the future of exchange technologies and how infrastructure advancements are reshaping international equity markets. It will also aim to highlight the role of these technologies in supporting sustainability and promoting inclusivity across the capital markets landscape. It will convene policymakers, innovators, and key global leaders to develop high-level dialogue around the technological evolution of equity markets. Discussions will span a wide range of trending topics, including the debate between cloud-based and on-premise solutions, regulatory sandbox innovation, AI-based trading algorithms, and real-time trading analytics. The conference is expected to attract over 300 participants, including representatives from exchanges, financial market regulators, brokerage firms, financial experts, technology providers, and other key stakeholders across the trading technology landscape. Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, said that 'The Market 2.0' conference marks a major step towards building a resilient, inclusive, and technologically advanced capital market. He noted that the fast pace of trading technology requires exchanges and stakeholders to stay agile and forward-looking. He added that hosting this key event in partnership with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets brings together global and regional leaders to promote dialogue and collaboration, reinforcing Bahrain's position as a regional centre for capital market innovation. Rami El Dokany, Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, said that The Market 2.0 Conference reflects the Federation's commitment to advancing Arab capital markets through innovation and knowledge exchange. He noted that as the sector evolves rapidly, the conference provides a timely platform to explore strategic use of technology and align policies to enhance market infrastructure across the region. He added that the AFCM remains dedicated to positioning Arab markets as global leaders in capital market development and is proud to partner with Bahrain Bourse to support this dialogue. For more information and to view the agenda and latest developments, please visit the conference page: BNA(R)
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Bahrain Bourse to host 'The Market 2.0' Conference in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets
Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced that it will host 'The Market 2.0' Conference in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) on November 20, 2025, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Focusing on the theme of 'Disruptive Digital Transformation in Capital Markets,' 'The Market 2.0' Conference aims to expand the conversation on how emerging technologies and infrastructural developments are transforming global equity trading. The conference will offer a focused platform to explore the future of exchange technologies and how infrastructure advancements are reshaping international equity markets. It will also aim to highlight the role of these technologies in supporting sustainability and promoting inclusivity across the capital markets landscape. The conference will convene policymakers, innovators, and key global leaders to foster high-level dialogue around the technological evolution of equity markets. Discussions will span a wide range of trending topics, including the debate between cloud-based and on-premise solutions, regulatory sandbox innovation, AI-based trading algorithms, and real-time trading analytics. The conference is expected to attract over 300 participants, including representatives from exchanges, financial market regulators, brokerage firms, financial experts, technology providers, and other key stakeholders across the trading technology landscape. Commenting on the significance of the conference, Sh. Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, CEO of Bahrain Bourse, stated, 'The Market 2.0' represents a transformative platform that supports our objective of fostering a resilient, inclusive, and technologically advanced capital market infrastructure. The rapid evolution of trading technologies underscores the need for exchanges and market stakeholders to remain agile, informed, and future-ready. We are proud to host this milestone event in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), bringing together global leaders and regional innovators to create an environment that fuels meaningful dialogue and strategic collaboration, positioning Bahrain as a regional hub for capital market innovation.' Rami El-Dokany, Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, commented, 'The Market 2.0' Conference reinforces our commitment to empowering Arab capital markets through innovation and knowledge exchange. As the industry undergoes rapid transformation, this conference offers a timely and necessary space to explore strategic technology deployment and policy harmonization to strengthen market infrastructure across the region.' He added, 'AFCM remains focused on positioning Arab markets at the forefront of global capital markets advancement, and we are proud to collaborate with Bahrain Bourse to drive this important dialogue forward.' For more information and to view the agenda and latest developments, please visit the conference page:
