Bahrain Bourse to host "The Market 2.0" conference

08/05/2025 01:06 AST

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: https://market.arab-exchanges.org/

BNA