Are you Ready to Meet the Leaders Defining the Next Phase of Forex?
VISION FOREX FORUM
LEADERSHIP, GROWTH, MARKETING & COMPLIANCE FOR RETAIL FX IN MENA
JOIN INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS & REGTECH EXPERTS
LET’S CONNECT
“Play by the rules, but be ferocious.”
Phil Knight
Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global financial and technology hub - attracting international brokers, fintech innovators, liquidity providers and institutional partners across the wider Middle East and beyond.
The Vision Forex Forum – UAE is a one-day senior gathering designed for C-level executives and decision-makers in the retail FX ecosystem. The programme explores what is changing beyond 2026 across growth, marketing, partnerships and platform performance - alongside the critical themes of governance, compliance, financial crime defence, AI readiness, and people strategy.
Expect high-impact discussion, practical insight, and curated networking designed to help you identify partners, reduce risk, and execute faster.
OUR SPONSOR
OUR SPEAKERS
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
WHAT'S COMING UP
GROWTH & MARKETING PERFORMANCE: WINNING CLIENTS PROFITABLY
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Marketing 2026: compliant performance growth, attribution and AI personalisation
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Lifecycle and retention: CRM journeys, segmentation, education and community-led growth
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IB ecosystems: quality control, incentives, monitoring and sustainable partner programmes
TRUST & CONTROL: COMPLIANCE, FRAUD DEFENCE & GOVERNANCE
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Fraud, scams and deepfakes: protecting onboarding and service journeys without friction
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AML and sanctions expectations in a cross-border environment: evidence, audit trails and monitoring
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Regulation 2026: client protection, conduct risk, marketing standards and board accountability
PEOPLE & THE NEXT TRADING STACK: TALENT, AI & EXECUTION
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People & culture: hiring, retention, coaching and compliance training that scales
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AI-powered operations and risk decisioning: where automation delivers measurable ROI
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Autonomous trading agents and execution: what’s real, what’s next, and where guardrails are essential
THE AGENDA
8 OCTOBER | DUBAI | UAE
8 OCTOBER 2026
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
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Participants arrive, register, and enjoy welcome coffee
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Initial networking and introductions
09:00-09:05
WELCOME ADDRESS
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Opening of the Forum and how the day will run
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Welcome to Dubai and the UAE Vision Forex community
Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director at QUBE Events
09:05-09:10
CO-CHAIRS OPENING ADDRESS
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Key themes for 2026: growth, resilience, trust and AI readiness
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What to expect from the panels, Q&A and networking
Demetrios Zamboglou, Group Chief Executive Officer at BitDelta Group
Roberto d'Ambrosio, CEO at Axiory
09:10-09:40
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE + Q&A
Leadership Priorities for 2026:
Growth, Resilience & AI Readiness in Retail FX
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Scaling sustainably in a tighter regulatory and higher-cost acquisition environment across MENA
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Turning AI into revenue: smarter acquisition, retention, and risk control (with accountable governance)
Moderator: Khalid Saleem, Founder at Wali Consultancy UAE
Simona Wilkinson, Head of Strategic Operations Global at Pepperstone
Emily A. Aghajanyan, Director of Emerging Markets at XS.com
Louis Bridger, Senior Executive Officer at FXCM
Gennaro Lanza, Founder and CEO at DB Investing
George Khoury, Global Head of Research and Education at CFI
Roberto d’Ambrosio, CEO at Axiory
09:40-10:10
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Marketing 2026: Compliant Growth, Attribution & AI‑Driven Personalisation
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Performance marketing under pressure: creative fatigue, rising CPAs, and smarter experimentation
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Attribution and measurement: what works post-cookie and with stricter platform policies
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Lifecycle growth: onboarding journeys, CRM, segmentation and retention playbooks that reduce churn
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Marketing governance: brand safety, approvals, and keeping promotions compliant across markets
Moderator: Vince De Castro, Director of Marketing at Acuity Trading
Sajini Jacob, Marketing Director at CoinMena
Rajan Naik, Chief Marketing Officer at Hantec Markets
Lena Kuprian, Marketing Director at Trading Central
Bhoomi Panchal, Global Marketing Director at Moneta Markets | Moneta Funded
Mohini Tandel, Head of Marketing at SGFX
10:10-10:40
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Partnerships that Drive Revenue:
Liquidity, Payments & Embedded Tech
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What makes partnerships commercially meaningful: data, co-branding, and shared revenue models
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Integrating liquidity, payments, and onboarding tech with minimal friction and maximum speed
Moderator: Sherif Koura, Regional Sales Manager at FastBull
Amer Zino, Head of MENA at ATFX Connect
Amr Almasry, Sales Director at Amana
Perfect Risimati, Partnerships Manager at Guild Academy
10:40-11:05
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Online brokers: Regulation as a Growth Engine
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Regulation as a competitive advantage
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Trust becomes a commercial product
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Brokers versus digital-native firms
Demetris Taxitaris, CEO at Complyport EU
11:05-11:35
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
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Opportunity to connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions
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Curated introductions and focused commercial conversations
Sponsored by Acuity
11:35-12:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
High‑Performing Sales & IB Ecosystems: Incentives, Quality & Control
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Building and scaling IB networks without conduct risk: onboarding, monitoring and QA
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Data-driven sales execution: lead scoring, intent signals and compliant conversion tactics
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Incentive structures that drive growth while protecting quality and client outcomes
Moderator: Yusuf Mansawala, Regional Sales Manager at CPT Markets
Alexander Kolpokchi, CEO and Co-Founder of Base Markets
Ritika Tondak, Business Development Director at GTCFX
Marvin Mkhize, Regional Sales Director at Vantage
Aleksandra Tsybulskaya, Head of International Department (CIS) at MultiBank Group
12:05 - 12:35
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Regulation 2026:
What Is Keeping the Board Awake in the UAE & Beyond
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Cross-border compliance, AML expectations, client protection and conduct risk
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Building a compliance stack that scales using automation and RegTech (not headcount alone)
Moderator: Rashed Alkhzaie, Founder at The B Collective
Eleftherios Vidalis, Group Head of Enterprise Risk at Equiti
Awais Amjad, Head of Compliance & MLRO at EC Markets Securities & Financial Promotion L.L.C.
Bhaskar Dasgupta, Chairman at Middle East Stablecoin Association
Tarek Mahassen, Head of Risk MENA at Capital.com
12:35 - 13:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Brand Trust, Reputation & Community in a Competitive FX Market
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Standing out without simply spending more on ads: credibility, transparency and education
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Building loyalty through honest communication, social proof and visible leadership
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Reputation management: reviews, influencer risk, and rapid response when issues arise
Moderator: Ramzi Abou Abdallah, Senior Market Research Analyst at Phystone
Financial Advisory
Nada Tarek, Social Media Manager at Kama Capital
Lazar Lesnjak, Senior Partnership Manager at STARTRADER
Terri-Leigh Bennett, Chief Operating Officer at CMS Financial
13:05-14:15
NETWORKING LUNCH
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Attendees network over lunch, fostering connections and discussions
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Hosted table conversations on growth, compliance and technology priorities
14:15- 14:45
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
People & Culture:
Hiring, Retaining & Upskilling Teams in the AI Era (HR Focus)
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Talent priorities for brokers: sales, compliance, dealing, ops and product — where the gaps are
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Retention and performance: compensation, progression, coaching and high-performance culture
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Training and compliance culture: making ‘do the right thing’ operational (not just a policy)
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Using AI internally: productivity gains without losing accountability or human judgement
Moderator: Anuj Namdev, Global Talent Acquisition Manager & Employer Branding at STARTRADER
Deepak Stephen, Chief Strategy Officer at GTCFX
Mohammed Farah, MENA HR Manager at Traze
Marc Boever, Head of EMEA at Pepperstone
Ciana Sequeira, Head of Recruitment and Talent Management at ThinkMarkets
14:45-15:15
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Autonomous Trading Agents & The Future of Execution
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How AI execution agents are changing spreads, speed and the role of the dealing desk
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Guardrails firms must build before allowing automation to act at scale
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Operational controls: monitoring, kill-switches, audit trails and incident response
Moderator: Maria Kartousova, Head of Product at Equiti
Habib Akiki, Director of Research & Market Education at Daman Markets
Farah Mourad, Senior Market Analyst at IG Group
Onur Buyukceran, Group CTO at ThinkMarkets
15:15- 15:45
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
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Follow-up discussions on partnerships, marketing and technology evaluations
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Time for private conversations with peers and vendors
15:45-16:15
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
FX, Payments & Treasury:Stablecoins, A2A & Embedded FX
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How merchants, gaming and fintech platforms want instant, lowcost global settlement
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Where stablecoins, A2A payments and alternative rails sit alongside PSPs and banks (in regulated models)
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Treasury efficiency: managing liquidity, settlement risk and reconciliation at scale
Moderator: Geza Bazula, Head of Business Development at ADI Foundation
Rajesh Kumar, Head of Treasury at Lulu International Exchange
Julien Olivier, Director, Head of MENA Trading at Aquanow
Radwan Al Qawasmeh, Head of Payment Solutions at Equiti Group
16:15-16:30
CO-CHAIRS CLOSING COMMENTS
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Recap of key insights and next steps
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Thanks to sponsors, speakers and attendees
Demetrios Zamboglou, Group Chief Executive Officer at BitDelta Group
Roberto d'Ambrosio, CEO at Axiory
16:30-18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
A closing networking reception to foster connections among attendees and speakers,
featuring local drinks & snacks
MEDIA PARTNERS
PAST EVENT VIDEO
KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING
Interactive Hybrid Platform
Hybrid events enable you to put a virtual face to your organisation or come actually face-to-face by speaking to your viewers, attending meetings and networking
Build Thought Leadership
Showcase expertise and establish yourself as an industry thought leader
Generate Leads
It is the most cost-effective way to generate qualified leads of key B2B decision makers
Targeted Audience
Meet & engage with your target group
Global Reach
Hybrid events enable you to connect with your target audiences both locally and globally
New Prospects
Engage with new prospects and support existing relationships thus helping to drive leads into your sales funnel
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring the VISION FOREX FORUM - UAE provides you with the perfect opportunity to showcase your solutions and interact with your target audience in a purposeful way.
You can expect to secure new direct connections with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
Our Sponsorship packages take on a holistic approach and are tailored to accommodate your specific business objectives.
Packages can include:
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20-30 minute keynote presentation or inclusion on an industry-expert panel discussion
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Access to The Meeting Point which includes pre-qualified one-to-one meetings
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An integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
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International social media campaigns
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Dedicated booths and promotional areas
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Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with international media
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
The time to connect with our colleagues and peers in the Payments and RegTech sector is here! Our aim with the VISION FOREX FORUM - UAE is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking. No spamming, no irrelevant conversations, just quality conversations that promote business growth.
