Bahrain is set to host the first “Fintech Forward 2023” (FF23) on 12 October, bringing together global fintech and entrepreneurial players, financial institutions, investors, industry experts and thought leaders.
Under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), the three-day event will be held in a strategic partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB), and powered by Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB). FF23 will feature a range of immersive digital experiences, innovative activations and knowledge sharing sessions.
In response to global trends, where AI and digital technologies are dramatically reshaping all sectors of the economy, the fintech space remains an important and growing sub-sector of the financial sector in Bahrain. Due to CBB’s established success in improving the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s financial services sector and the transition to a digital economy by continuously updating its regulatory framework and legislation, while introducing innovative platforms such as the Regulatory Sandbox.
Alongside Bahrain EDB’s success in attracting high-impact and sustainable investment into the Kingdom, further enhanced by BFB’s instrumental role as the country’s fintech hub, housing and driving the growth and development of fintech startups, Bahrain is earning a fast-growing reputation as a leading regional hub for fintech.
FF23 aims to further strengthen the Kingdom as a destination for all things fintech, encouraging idea generation and investment support through impactful conversations and sessions that address themes across three main pillars: innovation, regulation and investment. Alongside an event in partnership with Economist Impact, innovative hackathons, entertainment events and experiences will be held in several different locations around Bahrain.
In parallel with its digital agenda, Bahrain has made phenomenal progress in developing its human talent pool, supported by a progressive government and sophisticated ICT infrastructure. FF23 aligns with the Kingdom’s vision of investing in digital transformation, expanding the fintech space and top talent; to drive Bahrain’s fintech ecosystem forward.
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