Organized by the Bahrain Economic Development Board and programmed by Forbes Middle East, the summit aims to examine ecosystem challenges and emerging investment opportunities. With financial services contributing over 17% to the nation’s GDP, the forum emphasizes the sector’s resilience and its ability to adapt to shifting global market conditions through proactive regulation and public-private partnerships.

Mohammed AlAlawi, Chief of Marketing and Communications at Bahrain EDB, noted that the event provides a critical space for knowledge exchange during a period of profound transformation. Supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain FinTech Bay, the 2026 edition shifts focus toward practical pathways for growth, specifically targeting the integration of financial systems, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure development to foster scalable innovation.