Manama: The Kingdom of Bahrain is gearing up for its third edition of Fintech Forward, which will be hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and programmed by Economist Impact. The event will bring together experts in payments, fintech, and the broader financial ecosystem. Fintech Forward has cemented itself as a leading regional event, where industry trailblazers, investors, and financial players come to exchange knowledge, celebrate milestone successes, and level up connections. According to Bahrain News Agency, the upcoming edition of the region's flagship financial services event, Fintech Forward 2025 (FF25), will take place on October 8-9 at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), hosted in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and supported by Bahrain FinTech Bay. Featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, the two-day event will spotlight opportunities and challenges for fintechs and highlight notable successes to learn from. Held under the theme "Th e era of integration: the maturing age of fintech," FF25 will bring together fintech experts, financial firms, governments, and regulators from around the world to discuss trending themes, share insights, and exchange knowledge to further advance the industry. The event will cover a wide range of topics related to the industry, including the shift from rapid growth to sustainable maturity, the emergence of embedded infrastructure and advanced technologies, and the focus on trust, regulation, and integration over disruption. It will also highlight the lasting and increased collaboration between regulators, sovereign investors, and traditional banks. Bahrain has a robust financial services sector that combines traditional banking with innovative fintech firms, including crypto assets, digital payments, and open banking solutions. CBB, which serves as the country's single regulator, has played a vital role in fostering fintech innovation through its dedicated Fintech Innovation Unit and pioneering regulatory fr ameworks. The CBB's onshore Regulatory Sandbox, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, provides a secure environment for local and international fintech companies to test and develop new technologies, supporting the growth of a resilient and compliant fintech ecosystem. Building on the success of previous editions, which drew participants from across the globe, Fintech Forward has established itself as a key platform for industry leaders to share insights, develop collaboration, and drive regional fintech advancement. For more information and to register interest in Fintech Forward 2025, please visit the website. Media can register here for a partnership.
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