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FINTECH REVOLUTION SUMMIT BAHRAIN

TRANSFORMING GULF’S
FINANCIAL & PAYMENTS
REVOLUTION

Connect. Transform. Lead.

11th FEB 2026, MANAMA BAHRAIN
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REVOLUTIONIZING PAYMENTS AND FINANCE

The Fintech Revolution Summit – Bahrain aims to spotlight the Kingdom’s growing role as a digital finance hub in the Middle East. This summit will convene finance leaders, BFSI experts, payment and government regulators to explore digital transformation in financial services, AI in banking, and the future of banking in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

With its supportive ecosystem, Bahrain is primed for fintech innovation, making it the ideal stage for FRS 2026. Join 250+ decision-makers, C-level executives, and technology leaders under the theme: "Empowering Financial Innovation for a Digital Gulf."

As one of the top fintech conferences 2026, this event provides unique opportunities to network, share ideas, and explore investment partnerships.

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WHO ATTENDS

88% of our audience are budget holders, buyers & decision makers.

AUDIENCE SECTOR:

BANKS

RETAIL / MERCHANTS

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

TELECOM

INSURANCE

CAPITAL MARKET

BROKERAGES / STOCK EXCHANGES

SME

VC / INVESTMENT FIRMS

AUDIENCE PROFILE:

DIGITAL/TECHNOLOGY

RETAIL/WHOSALE BANKING

PAYMENT/CARD

FRAUD/CRIME

eKYC/ON-BOARDING

AML/RISK/COMPLAINCE

IT/DATA/CYBERSECURITY

FINANCE/OPERATION

CX/LOYALTY

AUDIENCE SPENDING BUDGET:
US$50K – US$100K
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US$100K – US$500K
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Up to US$1Million
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THEMES
banking-automations
Banking Automation
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Open Banking
regtech
Regtech
wealthtech
Wealthtech
digital_payment
Digital Payment
gateway
Payment Gateway
aml
KYC/AML
biometric
Biometric
cross_border_payment
Cross Broder Payment
digital-lending
Digital Lending
iot
IOT Based Application
financial
Financial Inclusion
CrimeFraud
Finance Crime/Fraud
ai
Artificial Intelligence
cloud
APIs/Cloud/Data
cyber-mana
Cybersecurity
transaction-platforms
Embedded Finance
customer-experience
UX/CX
forex-softwares
SaaS/BaaS
data
Digitalization
blockchain
Crypto/Blockchain
WHY BAHRAIN ?

A Premier Hub for Fintech Innovation and Growth

Bahrain is a rising Fintech hub, known for its supportive regulatory environment and strategic location. It offers businesses the ideal platform to innovate and grow in the region’s digital economy
USD 9.08M
Digital Investment in 2025
US$17.3M
Digital Payments Market in 2025
400+
Licensed Financial Institutions
US$1.5Mn
Digital Commerce Transactions
US$2.5Bn
Projected transaction value by 2028
2.16M
Internet Users – Ranked 3rd Globally
THE SUMMIT
HIGHLIGHTS
Engage in exclusive face-to-face meetings, present groundbreaking ideas through keynote sessions, and showcase your innovative solutions to top industry leaders and decision-makers.
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ONE TO ONE
Meetings
The session provides apt medium to connect with the buyers and suppliers to discuss the various business opportunities.
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Keynote Speaking –
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An opportunity to present your Ideas, Innovations, and latest offering to the industry leaders.
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Product Showcase –
Exhibition
Showcase your solutions to the key decision makers in the government and enterprises.
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WHY EXHIBIT OR SPONSOR

Join the Fintech Revolution Summit 2026 and position yourself at the forefront of financial innovation. Be part of the movement that's reshaping the BFSI landscape and driving Bahrain’s emergence as a leading fintech hub.

INCREASING COMPETITION
Establish Your Fintech Authority
Competition was the number one challenge reported, which indicates fintech will be forced to become better marketers to stand out and continue to increase revenue. Confirm that you’re a serious player in the market.
Competition was the number one challenge reported, which indicates fintech will be forced to become better marketers to stand out and continue to increase revenue. Confirm that you’re a serious player in the market.
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GENERATE
NEW BUSINESS
Network with 250+ Verified Decision-Makers
With pre-screened 250+ invited attendees across Bahrain, you can meet new customers and develop relationships with existing clients to further business opportunities in the region
With pre-screened 250+ invited attendees across Bahrain, you can meet new customers and develop relationships with existing clients to further business opportunities in the region
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NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY BUYERS & LEADERS
Engage Bahrain’s Financial Power Players
BUYERS connect with potential clients and partners at the summit where 80% of the attendees are key figures from Banks, Insurance, Micro-finance, Credit Unions and 20% of attendees are Regulatory bodies across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
BUYERS connect with potential clients and partners at the summit where 80% of the attendees are key figures from Banks, Insurance, Micro-finance, Credit Unions and 20% of attendees are Regulatory bodies across the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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INCREASE BRAND EXPOSURE
Year-Round Exposure for Exhibiting Brands
This summit exhibitors get significant digital and printed brand exposure before, during and after the event through our year-round marketing activities.
This summit exhibitors get significant digital and printed brand exposure before, during and after the event through our year-round marketing activities.
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LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS
Reach an Engaged Audience Seeking Fintech Solutions
This summit is the region’s only fintech focused event and a perfect avenue for you to showcase your latest products and services to an engaged audience who are looking for new business opportunities.
This summit is the region’s only fintech focused event and a perfect avenue for you to showcase your latest products and services to an engaged audience who are looking for new business opportunities.
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MEET OUR SPEAKERS
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Hanan AlQahtani
GCC Sales Director
MOZN
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Rahul Pagare
Co-founder, Director, and Head of Middle East Business
ZIGRAM
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Abhishek Bali
CEO and co-founder
ZIGRAM
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Dickon Johnstone
Board Member
AMAN
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Tamás Erni
CEO & Managing Partner
Loxon
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Nick Howells
Channel Lead, UKI & MEA
Nitro
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Peter Theunis
SVP Sales
BPC
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Kosta Patsan
Managing Director
EasyLodge
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SHAKEEL SHAIKH
Head of Information Security
Ahli United Bank
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Sara Mahmood
Advanced Technologies and Strategic Innovation Lead
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Salman Ahmed Alrasheed​​​​
​Head of Digital Implementation | Group Transaction Banking
National Bank of Bahrain
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Faisal AlGhefari
Chief Compliance Officer
Bank of China
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Said Abdelhamid
Senior Manager - Digital Channels Agile Delivery
Ahli United Bank
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Khaled Al-Gazawi
Chief Executive Officer
Ebdaa Microfinance Company
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Abdullah Alwabel
Head of Retail Digital Banking
Banque Saudi Fransi, Saudi Arabia
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Mohamed Sanad
Head of Information Technology
SNIC Insurance Bahrain
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Dr. Rizwan Malik
Head Islamic Finance Centre
Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance
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Abdulkarim Alaradi
Finance Analytics & Transformation
Ahli United Bank
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Alexander Belov
Chief Operations Officer
Coinstelegram
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Natalia Kumar
Senior Counsel
Al Tamimi & Company
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Omer Hussain
GIT PMO
Bahrain Islamic Bank
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Ramesh Subramanian
Advisory Board Member
Ideal Capital Management Consultants
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Ali Beshara
Founder - Cyber Security Consultant
CyberCrest Consulting
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Dr. Ahmed Asad
Principal Lecturer - Islamic Finance Centre
Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance
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Dr. Aisha Bushager
Head of Data and Analytics
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
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Jaffer Mazaal
Chief Commercial Officer
Braxtone Group
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Mohammad Abu Sheikha
Principal Pre Sales Consultant
Mozn
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Fahad AlNassar
General Manager
Fintech Galaxy
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Farhan Noor
Executive Director
Standards implementation& capacity building, at AAOIFI
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Mr. Vivek Gupta
Chairperson
ICAI Bahrain Chapter
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Maite Elizalde
Country Editor
The Business Year Bahrain