08:00 – 09:00
2024 agenda
The 2024 programme — two days and the conversations that shaped the region’s markets.
- 1–2 May 2024
- Museum of the Future, Dubai
Looking back
The second Capital Market Summit, the region’s only IPO-focused event, brought issuers, investors and exchange leaders to Dubai for two days in 2024 — and saw DFM launch ARENA, its private market for capital raising.
Day 2 programme
09:00 – 09:03
Main Stage
WELCOME ADDRESS
09:25 – 09:40
KEYNOTE: DUBAI FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITYMain Stage
Navigating the Financial Innovation Landscape
Ian Johnston09:45 – 10:10
FIRESIDE CHATMain Stage
Charting the Course: Insights from Day 1, DFM's Journey and Future Vision

Fadi Ghandour (moderator) + 1 on stage10:15 – 10:40
FIRESIDE CHATMain Stage
Power of AI in revolutionizing financial markets

Armando Gonzalez (moderator) + 1 on stage10:40 – 11:15
MORNING BREAK
11:45 – 12:20
PANEL 1Investor Hub
Navigating the Future of Finance: The Dynamic Convergence of Traditional Powerhouses and Crypto Mavericks




Paula Nouafal (moderator) + 5 on stage12:25 – 12:45
FIRESIDE CHATInvestor Hub
Equity Frontiers: Unpacking U.S. Market Trends and Global Impacts

Joumanna Bercetche (moderator) + 1 on stage12:50 – 13:20
PANEL 2Investor Hub
Market Dynamics Redefined: Exploring the Spectrum of Investing in Dubai




Kelsey Warner (moderator) + 4 on stage13:30 – 14:30
Lunch & Networking
14:30 – 15:05
PANEL 3Investor Hub
Unleashing Potential through Early-Stage Funding and Growth Capital




Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi (moderator) + 5 on stage15:10 – 15:45
PANEL 4Investor Hub
Revolutionizing Finance: Innovations for an Enhanced Investor Experience and Capital Markets Transformation




Mustafa Alrawi (moderator) + 4 on stage15:45 – 15:45

