Bahrain: Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has announced that it will host "The Market 2.0: Bahrain 2026" conference in collaboration with the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM). The conference will take place on December 3 in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the conference aims to bring together leading voices from across the capital markets ecosystem to explore how technology, data, and evolving market infrastructure are reshaping the future of global financial markets. Discussions will focus on key industry priorities, including the modernization of trading platforms, evolving execution strategies, enhanced access to liquidity, advancements in market surveillance, and improvements in post-trade efficiency.
The event will also examine how technology continues to play an expanding role in strengthening competitiveness, supporting market integrity, and enabling sustainable long-term market development. Through a series of discussions and expert insights, the conference will highlight the strategic pathways required to build more resilient, innovative, and inclusive marketplaces.
The conference is expected to attract over 500 participants, including representatives from regional and international exchanges, financial market regulators, brokerage firms, industry experts, technology providers, and other key stakeholders involved in the global trading technology landscape.
Shaikh Khalifa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Bourse, stated that building on the success of last year's event, the 2026 edition of The Market 2.0 comes at a crucial time as regional markets navigate uncertainty while continuing to advance efforts that strengthen market resilience. He expressed anticipation for conversations that will support today's stability and contribute to shaping well-connected markets and a future-ready financial ecosystem. This year's agenda will delve into some of the industry's most pressing themes, including the accelerating role of automation, artificial intelligence, and real-time market infrastructure as key drivers of stability, continuity, and long-term sustainability.
Rami El Dokany, Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, expressed pride in announcing the second consecutive edition of the Market 2.0, returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain, hosted by Bahrain Bourse. He highlighted that the acceleration of technological change across global capital markets is no longer incremental but structural, with exchanges and market infrastructure institutions rethinking their operating models, governance frameworks, and strategic priorities in response to rapid advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and evolving investor behavior.