CAPITAL MARKET SUMMIT
2024 Agenda
Delegates joined us for two immersive days at the Capital Market Summit 2024, where we delved deep into the dynamic and evolving capital markets landscape.
Day 1 explored key market drivers, including sustainable investing, regulatory strategies, fintech innovations and global trends. On Day 2, discussions shifted to cutting-edge advancements and strategic opportunities, from digital transformation to market resilience.
Enjoy a recap of CMS 2024's key discussions to see what's in store for this year's agenda.
02 May, 202408:00 - 09:00
Networking Hub
Registration & Welcome Refreshments
02 May, 202409:00 - 09:03
Main Stage
WELCOME ADDRESS
Shereen MitwalliInternational Moderator
02 May, 202409:25 - 09:40
KEYNOTE: DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYMain Stage
Navigating the Financial Innovation Landscape
Ian JohnstonChief ExecutiveDubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)
02 May, 202409:45 - 10:10
FIRESIDE CHATMain Stage
Charting the Course: Insights from Day 1, DFM's Journey and Future Vision
Moderator
Fadi GhandourChairman of WamdaWamda Capital
Hamed AliChief Executive OfficerDubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai
02 May, 202410:15 - 10:40
FIRESIDE CHATMain Stage
Power of AI in revolutionizing financial markets
Moderator
Armando GonzalezChief Executive Officer & Co-FounderRavenPack
H.E. Omar Sultan Al OlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications of the UAE
02 May, 202410:40 - 11:15
Networking Hub
MORNING BREAK
02 May, 202411:45 - 12:20
PANEL 1Investor Hub
Navigating the Future of Finance: The Dynamic Convergence of Traditional Powerhouses and Crypto Mavericks
Moderator
Paula NouafalSenior Finance ReporterCNN Business Arabic
Rifad MahasnehMENA General ManagerOKX
Dr. Marwan AlzarouniChief Executive OfficerDubai Blockchain Center (DBCC)
Mohammad AlblooshiChief Executive OfficerDIFC Innovation Hub
Matthew WhiteChief Executive Officer and Co FounderVirtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)
George HarringtonManaging Director & Global Head of Fixed Income & DerivativesMSCI
02 May, 202412:25 - 12:45
FIRESIDE CHATInvestor Hub
Equity Frontiers: Unpacking U.S. Market Trends and Global Impacts
Moderator
Joumanna BercetcheBloomberg TV
Michael WilsonChief U.S. Equity Strategist and Chief Investment OfficerMorgan Stanley
02 May, 202412:50 - 13:20
PANEL 2Investor Hub
Market Dynamics Redefined: Exploring the Spectrum of Investing in Dubai
Moderator
Kelsey WarnerUAE EditorCircuit
Majed Al MesmariHead of MENA -Investment BankingJefferies
Miguel AzevedoVice Chairman of Investment Banking Middle East & AfricaCiti
Michael OrzanoHead of Global Exchanges Product ManagementS&P Dow Jones Indices
Jad EllawnManaging Partner & Regional Head, Middle EastBrookfield
02 May, 202413:30 - 14:30
Networking Hub
Lunch & Networking
02 May, 202414:30 - 15:05
PANEL 3Investor Hub
Unleashing Potential through Early-Stage Funding and Growth Capital
Moderator
Dr. Tariq Bin HendiSenior PartnerGlobal Ventures
Walid MansourCo-CEOMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
Cristiano VinattieriVice PresidentLazard
Dany FarhaCo-Founder and Managing PartnerBECO Capital
Sonia GokhaleCo-Founder and General PartnerVentureSouq
Sharif El-BadawiChief Executive OfficerDubai Future District Fund
02 May, 202415:10 - 15:45
PANEL 4Investor Hub
Revolutionizing Finance: Innovations for an Enhanced Investor Experience and Capital Markets Transformation
Moderator
Mustafa AlrawiBusiness Journalist and Writer
Mo AghaCountry Director, Mastercard Public Sector EEMEAMastercard
Saad ChalabiChief Executive OfficerxCube
Naimish ShahEVP - Head of Digital TransformationDubai Financial Market
Manar MahmassaniCo-Founder and Co-CEOStake
02 May, 202415:45 - 15:45
End of Summit Day Two
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