Capital Market Summit 20268–9 Dec 2026Madinat JumeirahDubai
2025 agenda

The 2025 programme — deep into the dynamic and evolving capital markets landscape.

Dates & venue
6–7 May 2025
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
2025 summit highlights
Looking back

Delegates joined us for two immersive days at the Capital Market Summit 2025, where we delved deep into the dynamic and evolving capital markets landscape.

  1. 016 May 2025

    Key market drivers, including sustainable investing, regulatory strategies, fintech innovations and global trends.

  2. 027 May 2025

    Discussions shifted to cutting-edge advancements and strategic opportunities, from digital transformation to market resilience.

Day 1 programme

08:00 – 09:00
NETWORKING HUB

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

09:10 – 09:15
KEYNOTEMAIN PLENARY

Positioning the UAE as a destination for Global Capital

H.E. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi
09:20 – 09:40
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY

Conversation with H.E. Helal Saeed Al Marri – The Dubai Story

Dr. Saeeda Jaffar (moderator) + 1 on stage
09:45 – 10:05
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY

The Big Picture: Talking Economic Trends and Trajectory

Alex Simmons (moderator) + 3 on stage
10:10 – 11:10
PANELMAIN PLENARY

Capital Markets in Transition: A Year in Review and the Road Ahead

Hadeel Al Sayegh (moderator) + 6 on stage
11:00 – 11:45
EMIRATES NBD PRESENTATIONTHE HUB

Emirates NBD Overview

2 on stage
11:15 – 11:40
NETWORKING HUB

Morning Break

11:45 – 12:10
MAIN PLENARY

Announcement by DFM

11:50 – 12:20
HSBC PRESENTATIONTHE HUB

Unlocking Equity Structured Solutions

Elie Geagea
12:15 – 12:35
FIRESIDE CHATMAIN PLENARY

Six Months In: Talabat’s Journey and Growth on the Dubai Financial Market

Hitesh Asarpota (moderator) + 2 on stage
12:25 – 13:25
xCube PANELTHE HUB

Navigating Market Volatility in 2025

Marwan Shurrab (moderator) + 4 on stage
12:40 – 13:25
PANELMAIN PLENARY

Going Public: Unlocking Growth and Market Potential for Pioneering Companies

Dan Murphy (moderator) + 5 on stage
13:30 – 14:30
NETWORKING HUB

Lunch & Networking

14:35 – 15:15
PANELMAIN PLENARY

Bridging Borders: Cross-Border Capital Flows

Tom Hill (moderator) + 4 on stage
15:05 – 15:25
HSBC WHITE PAPERTHE HUB

Strategy to Scale: Dubai’s Blueprint for Capital Market Growth

Nick Lord (moderator) + 1 on stage
15:20 – 16:00
PANELMAIN PLENARY

Transforming Private Markets: Democratizing Access and Unlocking Growth in MENA

Sonia Gokhale (moderator) + 4 on stage
15:30 – 16:15
THE HUB

DFM Arena Panel

4 on stage
16:05 – 16:45
PANELMAIN PLENARY

Capital in Motion: Navigating Regional Demand, Global Volatility, and Strategic Financing

Husam Hourani (moderator) + 4 on stage
16:50 – 17:00

End of Summit Day One

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