MANAMA: Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) has announced its strategic sponsorship for “The Market 2.0: Bahrain 2026” conference hosted by Bahrain Bourse, in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM). The conference will take place on 3rd December 2026 in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Held under the theme “Markets in Motion: Powering the Next Era of Trading,” the conference will serve as a leading regional platform to explore the future of capital markets and the rapidly evolving trading ecosystem. The event is expected to attract more than 500 participants, including representatives from regional and international stock exchanges, regulatory authorities, brokerage firms, listed companies, institutional investors, and technology providers.
The conference agenda will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and strategic conversations addressing major trends in capital markets. Key topics will focus on the modernization of trading platforms, evolving execution strategies, enhanced liquidity access, advancements in market surveillance, and developments in post-trade operations. Discussions will also examine the expanding role of automation, artificial intelligence, and real-time market infrastructure in driving operational resilience, market efficiency, transparency, and long-term sustainability.
“We are proud to be a ‘Strategic Sponsor’ of ‘The Market 2.0: Bahrain 2026’ Conference, a key platform for shaping the future of capital markets in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the wider region. This sponsorship reflects our commitment to fostering collaboration that drives technological innovation and sustainability in the financial sector. We are confident the conference will turn challenges into opportunities, enabling partnerships to build more resilient and inclusive financial systems and further cementing Bahrain’s status as a leading global financial hub,” Yaser Alsharifi, BBK Group Chief Executive Officer, said.
“Partnering with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait as our Strategic Sponsor reflects our collective vision to accelerate innovation in capital markets and strengthen the Kingdom of Bahrain’s position as a leading financial hub capable of keeping pace with rapidly evolving global transformations. ‘The Market 2.0: Bahrain 2026’ serves as a pivotal platform that brings together an elite group of decision-makers, experts, and financial industry leaders to explore the future of financial markets and leverage advanced technological developments to enhance trading infrastructure efficiency, increase market liquidity, and modernize pre-and post-trade operations through automation and advanced digital solutions,” Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, said.
“We are delighted to welcome BBK as a Strategic Sponsor of the Market 2.0. – Bahrain 2026. This partnership reflects a shared ambition to accelerate innovation, strengthen market infrastructure and support the continued transformation of Arab capital markets. Together with Bahrain Bourse and our partners and sponsors, we look forward to building a forward-looking platform that connects industry leaders, showcases real-world solutions and translates dialogue into meaningful progress across the region,” Dr. Fadi Kanso, Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM), said.
