L O A D I N G
NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - BAHRAIN
Sheraton Bahrain Hotel

REDIFINING MARKETS

POWERING POSSIBILITIES

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Shaikh Khalifa Al Khalifa

Chief Executive Officer
Bahrain Bourse

 

Message from Bahrain Bourse

On behalf of Bahrain Bourse, I extend a warm welcome to the delegates of the upcoming “The Markets 2.0” conference focused on "Disruptive Digital Transformation in Capital Markets." We are thrilled to host this pivotal gathering of experts and innovators, as we delve into the dynamic landscape of our industry's evolution

The themes we will explore include cloud vs. on-prem infrastructure, the evolution towards AI-driven trading algorithms, real-time trading analytics, to the exciting potential of peer-to-peer trading and AI-driven surveillance for early risk detection – are at the very heart of shaping the future of capital markets.

Bahrain Bourse is committed to fostering innovation and embracing technological advancements that enhance market effeciency and resilience. We believe this conference will provide invaluable insights and stimulate meaningful discussions, driving us towards a more robust and technologically advanced capital market ecosystem.

We are excited to witness the collaborative spirit and the exchange of ideas that will undoubtedly emerge over the coming days.

 

Message from the Arab Federation of Capital Markets

We are thrilled to announce “The Market 2.0”, a groundbreaking trading technology event, coming to Bahrain, in collaboration with Bahrain Bourse, on November 20, 2025!

The trading world is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead of these changes is crucial. “The Market 2.0” will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive in the next phase of market innovation. Whether you’re a trader, tech enthusiast, or industry professional, this event is your gateway to the future of trading.

This exclusive one-day event will bring industry leaders and tech innovators from across the globe to explore the future of trading technologies and market dynamics, with the latest trends in AI, blockchain, algorithmic trading, and more that are revolutionizing global markets. The Market 2.0 promises insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and a deep dive into the innovations reshaping our regional markets.

Mark your calendars for November 20, 2025, and join us for this must-attend event in the heart of Bahrain to explore the future of trading together.

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Rami El-Dokany

Secretary General
Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM)

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About AFCM

The Arab Federation of Capital Markets is the industry association in the region. It serves as a guiding body for best practices in the area.

AFCM was established in June 1978, under the recommendation of the Arab Central Banks Conference, held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The headquarters of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets is located in Beirut, Lebanon.

The AFCM is the Arab industry group for 18 exchanges, 8 clearing houses (CSDs/CCPs), and multiple affiliate members (financial institutions, brokerage firms and local industry associations) from all around the Arab region (GCC, Levant and Arab African countries). The Federation was set up to contribute to the development of regulations and promoting harmonized and proactive legislations, and exchanging viewpoints and providing opportunities for cooperation among members.

About Bahrain Bourse

​Bahrain Bourse Company B S C C is a self-regulated multi-asset marketplace. Bahrain Bourse aims to offer to its investors, issuers, and intermediaries a comprehensive suite of exchange-related facilities including offering listing, trading, settlement, and depositary services for various financial instruments.

We aim to offer our stakeholders with the best investment and trading solutions, and pair it with creative insights and problem solving skills to provide our investors, issuers, and intermediaries with valuable resources to meet their every expectation. Our key growth pillars underpins our way of conducting business and how we interact with our stakeholders: Origination, Innovation, Collaboration, and Pioneering Spirit, and all of them working together is what enables us to offer you with an "Oasis of Investment Opportunities".

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About Market 2.0

The “Market 2.0” Conference, hosted by Bahrain Bourse and the Arab Federation of Capital Markets, set to be held on 20th November 2025 in the heart of Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. With over 300 of the world’s foremost trade leaders and experts target attendees, this year’s “Market 2.0” aims to extend and expand the conversation on leveraging technology to transform global equity trading. Targeting Stock Exchange leaders, market infrastructure specialists, and capital markets technologists, The Market 2.0 Conference offers a focused platform to explore the future of exchange technologies.

With a mission to explore how infrastructure technologies are impacting and shifting the norms of international equity trading, the impact on sustainability and fostering inclusivity, this year’s conference will bring together innovators, policymakers and key global leaders into one platform. The “Market 2.0” conference this year continues with an updated and far more comprehensive agenda, with plenary sessions involving key experts of the industry, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities aimed to offer actionable insights to all attendees. From the rise of retail trading to the cloud vs. on-premise debate, and the growing need for seamless third-party integration, the event tackles the most pressing tech challenges shaping capital markets.

Market 2.0 is about defining the markets we aim to build — and the technology that will power them.

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Agenda

08:15 - 09:00
Registration and Sponsor Networking
09:00 - 09:15
Opening & Welcome Remarks
09:15 - 10:00
Panel 1: Cloud vs. On-Premise: Transforming Infrastructure in Capital Markets
10:00 - 10:15
Presentation
10:15 - 11:00
Panel 2: From Vision to Reality: Bahrain’s Rise as a Trading Technology Hub
11:00 - 11:30
Break and Networking
11:30 - 12:15
Panel 3: The Sandbox Effect: Enabling Innovation in a Controlled Environment
12:15 - 12:30
Fireside Chat
12:30 - 13:15
Panel 4: Next-Generation Trading Algorithms: Evolving from Classic Quant Models to AI-driven Approaches
13:15 - 13:30
Break and Networking
13:30 - 14:15
Panel 5: The Future of Real-Time Trading Analytics: Opportunities for Instant Decision Making
14:15 - 14:30
Presentation
14:30 - 14:45
Presentation
14:45
Closing, Lunch and Networking
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