Manama: The Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK), a leader in retail and corporate banking in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced its participation as a Diamond Sponsor of Fintech Forward 2025. Hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), the flagship fintech event is set to take place on October 8-9 at Exhibition World Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, over the past editions, Fintech Forward has attracted more than 3,000 participants from 30 countries, with 40 high-profile speakers representing global financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and technology firms. Building on this momentum, the 2025 edition will feature an expanded programme of panel discussions and curated sessions that explore the latest trends shaping the industry. The forum aims to address emerging challenges, unlock new opportunities, and promote strategic collaboration across the global fintech landscape.
Yaser Alsharifi, BBK Group Chief Executive, affirmed the bank's pride in being a Diamond Sponsor of Fintech Forward 2025, supporting a platform that fosters dialogue, innovation and collaboration across the region's financial ecosystem. He noted BBK's commitment to providing integrated, value-added services that enhance customer experience for both individuals and institutions, and expressed eagerness to work with like-minded organisations and partners to help shape the next phase of fintech development in Bahrain and beyond.
He said that the sponsorship reflects BBK's commitment to fostering innovation and digital transformation in the financial sector. As a trusted banking partner, the bank recognises its responsibility to support initiatives that advance technology, promote financial inclusion, and contribute to Bahrain's vision of becoming a leading fintech hub. By aligning with this premier event, BBK underscores its dedication to shaping the future of finance by empowering businesses, customers and the wider economy through innovative solutions and strategic partnerships.
FinTech Forward 2025 is held under the theme "The era of integration: the maturing age of fintech," and will cover a broad range of topics shaping the fintech landscape, including the shift from rapid growth to sustainable maturity, the emergence of embedded infrastructure and advanced technologies, and the prioritisation of trust, regulation, and integration over disruption. It will also explore lasting and increased collaboration between regulators, sovereign investors, and traditional banks.
For more information and to register interest in Fintech Forward 2025, please visit the website.