Aaron Hill

Chief Market Analyst

FP Markets

Based in the United Kingdom, Aaron Hill is the Chief Market Analyst at FP Markets, where he has directed the research and education teams since early 2021. Bringing over 15 years of financial market expertise, he holds prestigious CMT and CFTe credentials. Aaron specialises in blending macroeconomic fundamentals with technical analysis to deliver daily multi-asset reports.

Abdulrahman Falah

Partner Relationship Manager

JustMarkets

Abdulrahman Falah is a Business Development and Partnerships professional with extensive experience across the FX, fintech, SaaS, and online trading sectors, with a strong focus on the GCC and MENA markets. His expertise spans strategic partnerships, business development, client acquisition, IB and affiliate networks, and relationship management. He has a strong understanding of the evolving online trading landscape and works closely with brokers, traders, communities, and industry partners to build meaningful, long-term business relationships and growth opportunities.

Abhay Kumar

Sales Director- MENA & South Asia

TMGM

Abhay Kumar is the Sales Director at TMGM, bringing extensive experience in sales leadership and business development across the MENA and South Asia markets. He specializes in Forex and CFD brokerage growth, strategic client acquisition, and building high-performing sales teams. With a strong track record of driving commercial success, Abhay shares practical insights on identifying market opportunities, leading winning teams, and achieving sustainable business growth.

Abhay Patil

Industry Expert

FundedFirm

Abhay Patil is a Dubai-based trader, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Traders Paradise, a global trading education brand focused on helping individuals better understand financial markets through education, technology, and community, he is also a funded trader with FundedFirm and representative of the company

Ahmad Assiri

Market Analyst

Pepperstone

Ahmad Assiri is a market strategist who translates market moves in equities, FX, rates and commodities into insights. He brings a strong understanding of global macro, financial derivatives and equity investments, delivering strategic market views. His commentary, delivered in both English and Arabic, is regularly featured by top-tier media outlets and appears on TV networks. Ahmad holds a master’s degree in advanced finance.

Ahmad Fakih

Head of Commercial Opaerations

UEXO

Ahmad Fakih brings over a decade of experience across global foreign exchange and online trading operations. Having launched his career on the dealing desk, the analytical core of the brokerage industry, he developed a deep understanding of trade execution, risk mechanics, and market liquidity before stepping up to lead wider operational functions. At UEXO, Ahmad oversees day-to-day operations to ensure high-volume trading environments remain seamless, secure, and rigorously aligned with global standards as well as commercial agreements with retail, partners and institutional partners.

Ahmed Azzam

Head of Market Research

Equiti Group

Ahmed Azzam is Head of Market Research at Equiti Group, with more than 17 years of experience in global financial markets. He specializes in macroeconomic and technical analysis and is a regular guest on several leading television networks.

Ahmed Moussa

Group Executive Manager

INZO LLC

Ahmed Mousa is the Head of the Agents Department at INZO, responsible for managing and developing the company’s agent network, strengthening partner relationships, and supporting sustainable business growth.

Ahmed Yousre

Promotion Manager

PU Prime Financial Services

Ahmed brings a wealth of experience in the banking sector, with a strong focus on wealth management, retail banking, and foreign exchange (Forex) trading. His extensive background is complemented by over Nine years of specialized training experience, delivering professional development programs to leading financial institutions and major banks across Egypt and the GCC region.

Alex McDonough

Social Media Executive

Moneta Markets

Alex McDonough is the Social Media & Content Lead at Moneta Markets and Moneta Funded, where he has spent the last four years interviewing over 250 traders. His work turns real trading stories into content that's honest, watchable, and genuinely useful.

Alnura Belyalova

Head of Fintech

INPUT Global

Alnura has spent close to a decade at the intersection of communications and financial technology, working with some of the most recognised names in the space. Her focus today is on institutional finance, building relationships across banks, financial institutions and payments infrastructure, and helping the companies reshaping global finance tell stories that reach the people who matter.

Amit Khosla

Branch Head and Head of Sales

MENA Capital Financial Markets

Amit Khosla is the Branch Head and Head of Sales of MENA Capital, he is a strategic connector and regional leader with 20+ years of experience in wealth and investment management. With deep expertise in building high-impact partnerships across the MENA region, he works closely with HNIs and corporates to drive sustainable financial growth. At Forex Expo Dubai, Amit will represent MENA Capital as a panel speaker, sharing insights on global markets and investment opportunities.

Andrei Constantin

Commercial Director and Trading Advisor

The Friendly PARTNER

Andrei Constantin is Commercial Director and Trading Advisor at TFP Software FZCO, developer of The Friendly PARTNER, an execution toolkit for MT4/MT5 used by retail and prop traders worldwide. He works daily with live order flow across gold and FX, giving him a ground-level view of how traders actually position in metals — and where they get it wrong.

Ankur Sharma

Market Analyst

M4 Markets

Ankur Sharma is a seasoned Forex Market Research Analyst with over 7 years of industry expertise. He specializes in the convergence of Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and global geopolitical dynamics, providing a comprehensive view of how international relations, trade policies, and political shifts drive market liquidity. Currently representing M4 Markets, Ankur is dedicated to helping traders navigate volatile environments by bridging the gap between institutional price action and fundamental geopolitical catalysts

Anthony Wu

Chief Executive Officer

Sigma Trading Management

Senior financial services executive with over 15 years of extensive experience in OTC derivatives trading environment, enterprise risk management, and financial infrastructure operations. Founder and director of Sigma Trading Management, a financial technology and trading risk management firm supporting FX brokers, trading firms, and investment managers across global markets. Responsible for overseeing organisational strategy, risk governance, and operational frameworks supporting FX and derivatives brokerage platforms. Extensive experience supervising high-volume trading environments, managing trading exposure and risk monitoring frameworks, and coordinating institutional relationships across brokers, liquidity providers, and financial technology partners.

Anton Golub

Founding Member

RWA Labs

Anton Golub is Founding Member of RWALabs.ae. With 20 years in global markets he has launched exchanges, engineered market-making algorithms, tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs), and designed DAO frameworks. A quant by training, Anton holds an MSc in Financial Mathematics and has served as Chief Scientist at Lykke, CEO of flovtec, board member at Trust Square, chairman of SwissAssetDAO and Chief Business Officer at Freedx. He founded and scaled his own crypto exchange and market-making firm.

Arpit Mehta

Co-Founder, COO

Fuze Finance

As Co-Founder and COO, Arpit Mehta heads operations at Fuze, driving its scale and growth as it shapes the future of digital assets infrastructure. He optimizes processes within the business and ensures that Fuze is always at the cutting edge of innovation and excellence in implementation. With a deep knowledge and background in technology and product development, he constantly drives Fuze to be the best in its field.

‏Avramis Despotis

Founder and CEO-Tradepedia

XM | Tradepedia

Avramis Despotis, is Founder and CEO of TRADEPEDIA, a global academy that has trained thousands of traders worldwide. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Finance and Banking and is a Certified Technical Analyst, with over 30 years of experience in the markets as an interbank dealer, portfolio manager, and educator. He is an active trader managing his own capital with a multi-million track record and an international speaker specializing in technical analysis and risk management. He is the author of No One Listens to the Guru, regularly participating in major international finance expos and university events as a panel moderator and industry expert, and develops AI-driven trading strategies and algorithmic execution frameworks used by hedge funds.

Ayad Butt

Senior Executive Officer

Zodia Markets

Ayad spent 16 years in New York, Singapore and Hong Kong running FX Options Trading books as a senior trader at Citibank and Credit Suisse and as a Macro Portfolio Manager at Astignes Capital before starting his entrepreneurial journey as the founder of 5 Lanes Limited, an ADGM registered, Crypto trading business specialising in derivatives and structured products. Currently, Ayad is the Senior Executive Officer and Head of Sales and Trading in MENA for Zodia Markets. Zodia Markets is a Standard Chartered Bank backed digital assets brokerage, specialising in stablecoin liquidity. Ayad holds a Masters in Financial Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Bas Kooijman

Chief Executive Officer

DHF Capital S.A.

Bas Kooijman is the CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A, a securitisation firm for financial services which he co-founded in 2020. Entrepreneurial from a young age, Bas has worked in the technology industry, building a telecom company, and later Brokerteam, a wholesale telecom company. In 2015, he sold the latter and transitioned into finance. Over the past seven years, Bas’ expertise as a professional trader has built wealth for countless individuals and companies. In his pursuit of making wealth creation more accessible and affordable for all, he has also become a published author of “Trading and Investing” to accelerate this vision.

Connor Woods

Global Head of Education

Taurex

Connor Woods is the Global Head of Education at Taurex, with over a decade of experience across financial markets. A First Class Honours graduate in Economics & Finance from Bournemouth University, he leads global trading education across Taurex, Everything Trading, and Atmos Funded. Specialising in Automated Trading Systems, risk management, and trading psychology, Connor delivers daily market analysis, live sessions, and speaks regularly at trading expos worldwide.

Corbin Fraser

Chief Executive Officer

Bitcoin.com

A twelve year veteran of the crypto industry, Corbin is an entrepreneur and engineer by training, currently serving as Bitcoin.com’s CEO. Corbin has been with Bitcoin.com since 2017 working as both an engineering lead and senior product manager. Corbin has been the instrumental force behind the development of Bitcoin.com’s industry-leading non-custodial wallet platform, a hub for over 75 million self-custodial wallets. Corbin is a vocal advocate for Bitcoin, defi, decentralization, peer-to-peer cash and expanding financial access to unbanked populations. With his role at Bitcoin.com, Corbin is turning his advocacy into action.

Courtney Fitzsimmons

Chief Compliance Officer

Multibank Group

Courtney Fitzsimmons is a senior financial services executive and regulatory specialist with over 17 years of experience across global financial markets, spanning equities, FX, CFDs, and digital assets. She holds an MBA, multiple regulatory specialist qualifications, and certifications in Anti-Money Laundering and Risk Management (ACAMS, CAMS-RM). Throughout her career, she has held executive leadership positions, including CEO roles within international financial services firms, leading regulatory engagements, licensing initiatives, cross-border market entry, and the establishment of multi-jurisdictional operations. With deep expertise in regulatory strategy, governance, risk, compliance, and financial crime controls, Courtney specialises in aligning commercial objectives with robust regulatory frameworks to enable sustainable international growth. She also serves as a non-executive director and strategic advisor, supporting financial services firms in navigating regulatory change, securing licences, strengthening governance, and building compliant, scalable strategies across global markets.

Dane Baker

Chief Commercial Officer

Kama Capital

Dane Baker is the Chief Commercial Officer of Kama Capital LLC, appointed in March 2025, with over nine years of experience in institutional FX and CFD sales and commercial leadership. He progressed from Business Development Manager to Senior Director for Europe at Equiti Group over approximately six years, and previously held institutional sales roles at iSAM Securities and Global Market Index (GMI). At Kama Capital, he leads commercial strategy, institutional partnerships, and liquidity management. He is a regular speaker at industry events including the iFX Expo Dubai and the Riyadh Financial Forum.

Daniel Skowronski

Group Executive Manager

INFINOX

Daniel Skowronski is Group Executive Manager at INFINOX, where he leads M&A, business development and strategy across the group. With over 25 years in FinTech and AI, he has held C-suite roles at banks and CFD/FX brokers, founded AI company YIPO Technologies, and co-founded DX.Exchange. He is currently leading INFINOX's work on event-driven products.

Daniel Squires

Chief Commercial Officer

ADSS

Dan Squires is CCO of ADSS, and before that worked for Saxo. He has over 2 decades of experience in retail and institutional brokers, largely in Sales, Management and has also been partner of a Hedge Fund and spent time in an AI startup

Danny Salman

Head of Market Research

CXM

Danny Salman specializes in market research, and has extensive experience working with leading institutions. He holds a master's degree in Investment and Finance from Queen Mary, University of London, and has advanced qualifications from CISI. He is currently working as Head of Market Research at CXM, where he leverages his knowledge and experience to analyze financial markets and provide valuable insights.

Dany Mawas

Co-Founder, L7 Prime | Strategic Partner, ATFX Connect

ATFX Connect

Co-Founder, L7 Prime | CEO, ATFX Africa | 15 years building and scaling brokers across Africa, MENA, GCC & SE Asia | CFD industry voice, featured on CNBC Africa, FX News Group, TradeInformer, & Finance Magnates

David Cooney

Co- Founder| Co-CEO

MahiMarkets

David Cooney began his career as an interbank FX broker in New Zealand, then traded currency options at Chase Manhattan and Credit Suisse. He ran currency options for Asia at Dresdner Bank in Singapore, then became Dresdner's Global Co-Head of Currency Options in London, before co-heading the global options desk at Barclays, where he helped build BARX pricing and risk. In 2010, he co-founded MahiFX, now MahiMarkets, to bring that technology to the wider market.

Demis Gavrielides

Vice President of Business Development (GCC & South Asia)

MetaQuotes

Demis Gavrielides is Vice President of Business Development (GCC & South Asia) at MetaQuotes Software Corp. With over 20 years of experience in the financial markets, he specializes in FX, equities, exchanges, technical analysis, and trading technologies. A frequent keynote speaker at leading fintech events, Demis helps brokers and financial institutions drive growth through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, brokerage infrastructure, and innovative fintech solutions.

Derek Dai

Regional Head of MENA

Bybit

Derek Dai is the Regional Head of MENA at Bybit, where he leads regional strategy, ecosystem partnerships, and market expansion. His work focuses on the convergence of crypto, AI, TradFi, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), helping drive the next generation of digital finance across the MENA region.

Dr Demetrios Zamboglou

Educator

Fintech Expert

Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou is BitDelta Group CEO with 20+ years of experience across fintech, forex, capital markets, and digital assets. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at CFI Financial Group, Libertex, and Exinity, driving global expansion and strategic growth. At BitDelta Group, he leads the vision for an Ecosystem for Markets. He holds a PhD in Behavioural Finance and is a Chartered Fellow of CISI, and is a sought-after speaker on global markets, fintech, and digital assets

Dr. Mukhallad Omari

Industry Expert- HonorPro Jordon

Honor Financial

Dr. Mukhallad Omari is a renowned economist, and a trusted advisor on global financial markets. A former Secretary General of the Jordan Investment Commission, he has shaped national investment policies and advised governments and international organizations on economic strategy. With a Ph.D. in Economics and executive education from Harvard Kennedy School and the University of Oxford, Dr. Omari brings deep expertise in forex, macroeconomics, investments, and emerging financial trends, offering valuable insights for traders, investors, and finance professionals.

Elie Nachawati

Business Development VP

XS.com

Elie Nachawaty is Business Development VP – MENA at XS.com, where he focuses on regional growth, strategic partnerships and expanding the company’s presence across the MENA region. With over 15 years of experience in business development, investment advisory, private banking and financial services, Elie brings expertise in relationships, commercial strategy and financial markets. He has held positions including Senior Business Development Manager, Key Account Specialist, Private Banker and Senior Investment Advisor, with experience spanning HNW management, solutions, sales leadership, client acquisition, market analysis and trading operations. Elie holds an Executive Master in Financial Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

Emily A. Aghajanyan

Regional Director

XS.com

Emily A. Aghajanyan is Regional Director of Emerging Markets at XS.com, leading market expansion and strategic partnerships. With 15+ years across finance, governance and business development, she has held senior MENA and India leadership roles, managed teams of 50+ professionals, built 300+ IB partnerships, and was named among MENA’s influential women in financial markets.

Erica Badocco

Founder

BLegal

Erica Badocco is the founder of BLegal, a boutique legal consultancy based in the UAE and focused on financial services, FinTech and digital assets. A Legal Consultant in the UAE, Solicitor of England and Wales and Italian/EU-qualified lawyer, Erica has more than 20 years of experience across private practice and senior in-house roles in London, Paris and the UAE. Her practice sits at the intersection of law, finance and technology, with a particular focus on UAE financial regulation, virtual and digital assets, tokenisation, regulatory and licensing strategy, governance and strategic commercial matters. Erica advises founders, financial institutions, technology businesses and international companies on understanding the UAE regulatory perimeter, structuring regulated activities and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business decisions.

Erkan Yilmaz

Chief Operating Officer

FundingPips

Erkan Yılmaz is FundingPips' COO and Co-founder. Since ideation he has been, contributing to the company's continued growth and commitment to delivering a trader-first experience. With a focus on operational excellence, strategic execution, and customer satisfaction, he plays a key role in supporting initiatives that strengthen the FundingPips ecosystem. His collaborative approach and dedication to innovation help drive the company's mission of providing transparent, reliable, and accessible solutions for traders worldwide and hitting multiple milestone including but not limited to achieving 270+ in paid user rewards.

Evan Kaldelis

Global Deputy CEO

3S Money

Evangelos Kaldelis (Evan) is an experienced banking executive and the Global Deputy CEO of 3S Money. With over 15 years of senior leadership roles in private banking and fintech, he has built and led high-performing teams across emerging markets and fast-growing financial hubs. As CEO, MENA at 3S Money for the past four years, Evan led rapid regional growth and market expansion. He established the firm’s presence and expanded its financial services portfolio, strengthening support for SMEs and international businesses. Building on this success, he stepped into the role of Global Deputy CEO to drive the company’s global growth strategy and spearhead its expansion into the Asia-Pacific market. Throughout his career, Evan is recognised for building global private banking teams and advising early-stage start-ups on scaling. Before joining 3S Money, he spent five years at Standard Chartered Private Bank in Dubai as Head of Client Services and Transactions, and seven years at J.P. Morgan in Geneva as Emerging Markets COO and Head of Client Service.

Faraj Abutalibov

Senior Advisor Middle East

Stellar Development Foundation

Faraj Abutalibov stands out for his leadership in building one of the most influential executive communities in the Web3 and digital assets space, while actively shaping industry dialogue at a global level. As CEO and Founder of Crypto Executives, he leads a network of 3,000+ C-level executives and 700+ VCs across Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols, exchanges, funds and Web3 startups. Under his leadership, the platform has evolved into a high-impact ecosystem facilitating strategic partnerships, investor matchmaking and cross-border deal flow across MENA and internationally. In 2025, Faraj has been an active international speaker and panelist at major industry events including Istanbul Blockchain Week, TOKEN2049 AI Capital Connect, HSC Asset Management – Crypto Quant 2025, Gamma Prime 2025, DEF AI 2025 (Tbilisi), Invest Web3 Forum 2025 and NBX 2025. Through these platforms, he has contributed to high-level discussions around DeFi infrastructure, interoperability, institutional adoption and digital asset capital markets. His leadership combines ecosystem building, thought leadership and tangible industry impact. By consistently connecting founders, investors and institutional players, Faraj has positioned Crypto Executives as a key bridge within the global Web3 landscape.

Felix Yong

Director of Business Development

Mega Fusion

Felix Yong is a finance and digital assets professional with a strong interest in the evolving relationship between traditional foreign exchange markets and cryptocurrency. As global investors increasingly explore new forms of cross-border trading, digital payments, and alternative assets, Felix focuses on helping audiences understand how forex and crypto trends are shaping the future of financial markets.

Ghadeer Ibrahim

Business Producer

CNBC ARABIA

Over 10 years of experience in analyzing global FX and financial markets, delivering in-depth insights and identifying key trends. Proven track record in organizing and leading educational seminars and workshops across the Middle East to enhance market knowledge. Currently serving as an economic programs producer at CNBC Arabia, developing and delivering content that highlights major economic developments, market movements, and policy decisions shaping the financial landscape

Ghassan Albohtori

Market Analyst

STARTRADER

Ghassan Albohtori is a financial market analyst with experience in macroeconomics, investing, and currency trading. He conducts in-depth market research covering fundamental and technical analysis of different instruments to find major changes in market trends. Mr. Ghassan's main focus is the effects of economic data on different asset classes and how this affects prices.

Habib Akiki

Director of Research and Market Education

Daman Markets

Mr. Habib Akiki is the Director of Research and Market Education at Daman Markets with over 16 years of experience in global financial markets. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance and a Master's degree in Financial Management from SDA Bocconi in Italy, Habib is also a certified technical analyst, holding the CFTeII diploma from IFTA. An expert in risk management and market analysis, Habib is also a sought-after media spokesperson for outlets like CNBC Arabia, Sky News Arabia, and Bloomberg.

Huthayfa Abbaas

R&D Manager

Orbex Global LTD

Investment Research Analyst at Orbex Huthayfa Abbas is an active trader with more than 10 years of experience in the financial markets. Huthayfa holds an Advanced certificate from the Cyprus Securities Commission (CySEC), and several certificates in risk management and investment strategy building. Huthayfa takes a multi-disciplinary approach to his analysis of the markets, combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative data. Always eager to share his knowledge with Orbex traders, Huthayfa is always on the move to host seminars and trading workshops, while he also co-hosts a range of educational and trading strategy webinars.

Ibrahim Shaikh

Chief Executive Officer

SHARK FUNDED

Ibrahim Shaikh is CEO of Shark Funded and a financial-markets professional with over a decade of experience as a trader, market analyst, funded trader and wealth management specialist. He combines expertise in market behaviour, trading psychology and risk management to build a more transparent, innovative and trader-focused prop-firm experience.

Ilham Tamimi

Founder and Managing Director

FinEthica Advisory

Ilham Tamimi is a Senior Compliance, Financial Crime and Governance Executive with thirty years of international banking experience across Citigroup, HSBC, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Zand Bank. She is the Founder and Managing Director of FinEthica Advisory, a boutique firm advising banks and fintechs. She is a Board Member and Co-Chair of the Legal and Compliance Committee of the Middle East Stablecoin Association. She is also a Certified AI Ethicist from Oxford University.

Jameel Ahmad

Chief Analyst

GTCFX

Jameel Ahmad is an expert on international financial markets following a decade of professional experience in the brokerage sector. Jameel’s focus is global currencies (including majors and emerging markets fx), world markets, commodities such as gold and oil, emerging markets, major stocks, and cryptocurrencies. He is also fluent across global macrofinancial issues, covering topics not limited to geopolitics and the latest trends affecting the macro economy. His expert market analysis has been picked up by both global and localised tier-one media outlets, such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Financial Times, MarketWatch, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal. He also frequently appears on broadcast television media from Al Jazeera, BBC World News, CNBC, CGTN, France 24, TRT World and Reuters. Jameel received the prestigious Iacocca scholarship to represent the United Kingdom at a leadership and cultural training program in the United States in 2012 and was later selected as a delegate for the United Kingdom at the 2013 Education without Borders Conference in the United Arab Emirates. He received a Distinction in his MA Global Political Economy at City University in London with his thesis on the International Role of the US Dollar - A very topical subject today - Receiving consideration for input into Academic Journals.

James Hughes

Industry Expert

Tattvam Markets

James Hughes is a veteran of financial markets. A commentator with 24 years' experience across trading, brokerage, and financial media. Throughout his career he has held senior marketing and market analyst roles, appearing regularly on BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC and Sky News. He specialises in making complex financial topics accessible through engaging video, podcasts and live broadcasts, helping brokers, exchanges and financial brands connect with modern audiences.

Jareer Hiary

Chief Executive Officer

CFI Financial Markets LLC

Jareer Hiary is the Chief Executive Officer of CFI Financial Markets LLC in the UAE, with extensive experience across financial markets and online trading. He is passionate about driving sustainable business growth, building high-performing teams, and creating meaningful value for clients. Throughout his career, Jareer has focused on navigating evolving market conditions, identifying new opportunities, and building businesses positioned for long-term, sustainable growth.

Jason Hughes

General Manager

IC

Jason Hughes is General Manager at IC and a member of the group's executive leadership team. Based in Dubai, he brings more than 20 years of international leadership experience across financial markets, with expertise in business growth, regional expansion and executive management across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Throughout his career, he has led strategic growth initiatives for international financial services organisations. At IC, Jason leads regional strategy and executive management across MENA.

Jason Sheman

Chief Operating Officer

Bitcoin.com

Jason Sheman is the Chief Operating Officer of Bitcoin.com, where he oversees global operations for one of the most recognized consumer platforms in the cryptocurrency industry. Over more than eight years with the company, Jason has played a key role in scaling Bitcoin.com’s international footprint, supporting expansion across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States.

Jay Mawji

Chief Executive Officer

STARPRIME

An FX and CFD industry professional with over 15 years of experience in strategy, governance, and sustainable growth, supported by a strong understanding of liquidity structures and solutions. As CEO of STARPRIME, he leads the company’s vision of delivering differentiated liquidity solutions and long-term value to brokerages, fintechs, and proprietary trading firms across global markets.

Joseph Collement

Chief Legal Officer

Bitcoin.com

Joseph is a licensed attorney in the U.S. and founder of thecryptolawyers.com (est. 2017), a crypto-only law firm where he represented top players in the industry. Joseph is an executive at Bitcoin.com and leads the legal and compliance teams. Joseph is also a regular contributor to various financial and crypto online publications such as Coindesk, Fortune, Yahoo Finance, and Cointelegraph.

Joseph Dahrieh

Managing Director (MENA)

Tickmill UK Ltd

Mr. Joseph Dahieh is the Managing Director for the MENA region at Tickmill, where he leads strategic growth, business development, and regional expansion across key financial markets. He is a financial markets expert, technical analyst, and trading educator with over 10 years of experience in the trading and financial services industry. Joseph is widely recognized for his market insights, advanced analytical approach, particularly through technical analysis and Elliott Wave Theory, and his contributions to trader education. Recognized among the Top 50 Influencers in Global Financial Markets 2025, he is also a regular commentator on major financial media platforms, including CNBC Arabia, Sky News Arabia, and Asharq Bloomberg, where he shares expert insights on global financial markets and economic developments.

Joud Warda

Relationship Manager

Lirunex

Joud Warda is a Relationship Manager at Lirunex, specializing in client relations, trader development, and business growth within the global financial markets industry. With experience working closely with retail and professional traders,he helps clients navigate market opportunities, trading technologies, and risk management strategies.

Justin Harrison

Founder

MoneyTribe21

Justin Harrison is a professional trader, trader-development expert and founder of MoneyTribe21. His work examines the connection between trading, human behaviour, decision-making and high performance. Advocating that “the trader is the edge,” Justin focuses on disciplined risk management, emotional control, consistent execution and performance review. Through MoneyTribe21, he champions a development-led approach that moves beyond signals and shortcuts, helping traders build independence, accountability and professional standards. His philosophy—“Master yourself before attempting to master the market”—positions trading not simply as a route to financial outcomes, but as a discipline of personal mastery and long-term capability. [moneytribe21](https://moneytribe21.com/)

Kashish Jain

Head of Dealings

SGFX

Kashish Jain is Head of Dealings at SGFX, with experience across capital markets, liquidity, risk management, and financial analysis. With a career spanning Dubai, Mumbai, and New York, he brings a global perspective to financial markets. He focuses on operational efficiency, risk management, scalable processes, and building strong teams that support sustainable growth.

Kevin Gibbs

Senior Presentation Expert

xChief

As the Senior Presentation Expert at xChief, Kevin bridges psychology and trading, turning complex research and insights into accessible, practical takeaways. Known for his engaging style, he delivers high-impact presentations that blend science, strategy, and clarity — helping audiences grasp the markets by better understanding how their own minds shape their decisions. Kevin has also been involved in creating xChief's "303" book.

Khaled El Khatib

Head of Global Market Analysts

MH Markets

A seasoned Financial Markets Analyst and Economic Commentator with over a decade of experience bridging complex financial data and market trends. Former Chief Market Analyst, now serving as Head of Global Market Analysts in MH Markets and a regular market commentator across major tier-1 global financial networks. A graduate of the Lebanese American University, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), holding an Advanced Financial Modeling Certificate, and contributing author to major regional publications and financial platforms.

Kitty Yu

Sales Director

TMGM

Kitty Yu is a senior financial services and Sales director with expertise in global sales, corporate strategy, operations, compliance, and sustainable business growth. She brings a global perspective and extensive experience in driving expansion and building high-performing teams across diverse markets.

Lara Yaghmour

Talent & HR Manager

ABHFX

Talent Acquisition leader with 7+ years of international recruitment experience, specializing in Financial Services, Forex, FinTech.

Lee Roy Holmes

Group Head of Institutional

INFINOX

Lee Holmes is Group Head of Institutional Business at INFINOX, where he leads the firm's global institutional strategy and drives the growth of its institutional offering. He works closely with brokers, hedge funds, proprietary trading firms and professional clients, delivering tailored liquidity, technology and trading solutions to meet their evolving needs. With extensive experience across institutional sales, strategic partnerships and business development, Lee is focused on expanding INFINOX's global institutional footprint while building long-term relationships with clients and partners. His expertise spans market structure, liquidity, prime services and the trends shaping the future of institutional trading, making him a regular contributor to discussions on the evolving FX and CFD landscape.

Lela Tati-Berube

Senior BDM

xChief

As Business Affiliate Manager at xChief, Lela pairs real expertise in partnership growth with a genuine focus on helping partners win. She is an expert for turning complex trading and affiliate ideas into clear, practical steps that anyone can act on, and can bring real energy to any conversation. Known for being approachable, sharp, and quick to spot opportunity, Lela helps affiliates understand how to grow their business with xChief and make confident, well informed decisions.

Lukasz Dec

Chief Executive Officer

Thiqwave

Lukasz Dec is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thiqwave, a Dubai-based company building stablecoin infrastructure for fintechs and institutions across MENA and emerging markets, and enabling settlement and interoperability for local-currency stablecoins, side by side with dollar stablecoins. Lukasz serves as Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair of the Infrastructure Committee at the Middle East Stablecoin Association (MESA), where he is leading the association's work on non-USD stablecoins and interoperability. Previously at First Abu Dhabi Bank, focusing on digital assets strategy, FAB's AED-pegged stablecoin, and open finance. He brings 18+ years of experience across fintech, banking, and entrepreneurship, including a decade running his own software and e-commerce business.

Lukman Otunuga

Head of Market Research

FXTM

Lukman Otunuga is the Head of Market Research at FXTM. He is known for delivering in-depth market insights via his week ahead video series and daily market updates. He has written for top publications and often quoted by leading international media, including MarketWatch, Reuters, Forbes, Independent, and CNBC.

Mahmoud Mashal

Senior Market Analyst

VT Markets

Mahmoud Mashal is a Senior Market Analyst with over 11 years of experience in financial markets, trading, market research, and investor education. Throughout his career, he has built research departments and trading academies from the ground up, leading market analysis, educational initiatives, and industry events across the MENA region. Specializing in macroeconomics, forex, commodities, and market sentiment analysis, Mahmoud is passionate about translating complex market dynamics into practical insights that empower traders and investors to make informed decisions.

Manesh Patel

Global Market Analyst

Valetax

Manesh holds a Master's degree in Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and spent many years managing global engineering projects at Lucent Technologies and Bell Labs. He later transitioned to institutional trading, developing automated trading systems for equity and currency markets. He holds the CMT and CFTe designations, is a former Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA), and is an active member of the Chartered Market Technicians Association. Manesh is the author of Trading with Ichimoku Clouds (John Wiley & Sons) and has spoken at leading trading conferences across the U.S., Australia, India, Dubai, and London. He is also the creator of IMTF® Technology, which powers advanced trading scanners and indicators used by traders worldwide.

Manuel Barbero

Senior Marketing Director - Marketing

ADSS

Manuel Del Aguila Barbero is a senior commercial, growth, and marketing executive with over 15 years of experience across global trading, fintech, and digital asset markets. Prior to ADSS, he held senior leadership positions at Crypto.com and IG Group, where he was responsible for driving customer acquisition, growth strategy, and marketing transformation across international markets. Combining executive leadership with a proven track record in growth and performance marketing, Manuel is recognised for connecting brand, customer experience, and commercial strategy to drive sustainable growth, helping organisations build stronger customer relationships, greater brand equity, and enduring competitive advantage.

Marc Aspinall

Chief Commercial Officer | Global Head of Sales

MultiBank Group

Marc Aspinall is the Group Chief Commercial Officer and Global Head of Sales at MultiBank Group, where he leads the company's global commercial strategy, sales operations, and strategic partnerships. With extensive experience in business development and international market expansion, Marc is focused on building high-performing teams and long-term client relationships. He represents one of the world's largest financial derivatives institutions, serving 2,000,000+ clients across 100 countries, with an average daily trading volume exceeding US$35 billion.

Maria Tunikova

Global Market Team Lead & Project Lead

Drofa Comms & Women Leading the Way

Maria Tunikova is Global Market Team Lead at Drofa Comms, an award-winning fintech and financial PR consultancy, where she advises leading financial and digital asset companies on strategic communications, brand positioning, and market launches. She is also the Head of Women Leading the Way, a platform spotlighting women shaping the future of fintech, finance, and crypto, and the host of its podcast.

Matthew Smith

Group Chairman | CEO

EC Markets

Matthew Smith is Group Chairman and CEO of EC Markets, with 27 years of experience across financial services. His career spans senior leadership roles in securities brokerage, sales and CFD trading, bringing extensive experience across trading, operations, business development and financial markets. At EC Markets, he leads the Group’s global strategy and international growth, drawing on his industry experience to drive the continued development of the business across markets, products and regions

Max Finn

Board Member

Blackbridge Investment Swiss

Max Finn is a senior brokerage and fintech executive with 15+ years of international leadership across FX, CFDs, multi-asset brokerage, and regulated markets in MENA, Europe, and CIS. He is a Forbes Finance Council member, ACSI, CySEC Advanced certified, Cambridge Judge Business School mentor, and Board Member at BlackBridge Investment Swiss.

Mays Nazzal

Partner Relationship Specialist

JustMarkets

Mays Nazzal is a Partner Relationship Specialist at JustMarkets, specializing in driving strategic partner retention and expanding IB and affiliate networks across global markets. With years of dedicated brokerage experience, including roles at TopFX Global Broker, Mays excels in client portfolio management, high-impact sales negotiation, and partner growth strategies. She holds a Bachelor's in English, French, and Translation, graduating top of her class.

Mehmet Namli

Founder| CEO

Aegeanlabs Software LLC

Mehmet Namlı is the Founder and CEO of Aegeanlabs, a fintech company building AI-driven infrastructure for forex brokers to automate risk management, liquidity management, and brokerage operations. With over 20 years of experience in brokerage risk management, treasury, quantitative modelling, and market making, including leading risk teams managing billions in exposure, he brings a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping the future of brokerage risk management.

Michael Barbour

Head of Produxt Implementation

Traders’ Hub Capital Markets

20 years experience covering all aspects of the financial markets across the world. Based in the UAE for 15 years providing retail and corporate investors opportunities in global markets.

Michael Makdah

Chief Marketing Officer

OPO GROUP

Michael is CMO at Opo, leading a 23-person marketing team across three offices and three language markets in MENA. He spent most of his 20-year career in SaaS and fintech before moving into FX, and owns Opo's growth strategy, with partnerships as a core pillar of it

Moe Nabavi

Head of Growth

Luna PR

Moe is Head of Growth at Luna PR, multi award winning global PR and marketing agency specialising in digital assets, AI, capital markets and emerging technologies. He comes from a background in marketing, entertainment and creative direction, having previously held senior roles across the television, entertainment and esports industries in the United Arab Emirates. His work in the region involved building brands, developing audiences and leading creative and marketing strategies across rapidly evolving media environments. Over the course of his career, Moe has worked with and advised numerous publicly listed companies, founders and projects across the digital assets industry, spanning areas including blockchain infrastructure, DeFi, payments, exchanges and emerging technologies. His work sits at the intersection of growth, positioning, communications and community, helping companies translate complex products into narratives that resonate with both mainstream and crypto-native audiences. His transition from entertainment into digital assets was driven by the same fundamental interest that shaped his earlier career: understanding how new technologies and platforms change the way people consume information, engage with brands and build communities. At Luna PR, he focuses on turning that experience into growth, combining traditional marketing and creative thinking with the speed, culture and unconventional distribution models of the digital asset industry.

Mohammad Shanti

Head of Market Research & Analysis

ATFX MENA

Mohammad Al Shanti is the Head of Market Research at ATFX MENA with over nine years of experience in global financial markets. Specializing in FX, commodities, and macroeconomic analysis, he combines institutional market research with practical trading insights. Holding an MSc in Global Financial Trading and CISI Level 3 certification, he regularly delivers market commentary, educational seminars, and strategic analysis, helping traders navigate evolving global market conditions.

Motasm Adel

Forex Market Analyst & Trading Educator

drtadawl

Motasm Adel is a Forex Market Analyst and Trading Educator, and the founder of drtadawl, a trading education platform with a growing community of traders. His expertise covers forex, gold, macroeconomics, market structure, price action and risk management. He has participated as a speaker at leading financial events including Forex Traders Summit Dubai and Smart Vision Investment Summit Egypt.

Musa Punjabi

Business Growth Strategist

Fortress FX

Musa Punjabi is a Business Growth Strategist at Fortress FX, where he plays a key role in driving business development and identifying new opportunities for growth. With a strong focus on commercial strategy and business management, Musa contributes to strengthening the company’s market presence and building sustainable growth. His experience offers valuable insight into the evolving dynamics of the financial services industry.

Naeem Aslam

CIO | Columnist

Zaye Capital Markets I CompareBroker I GoldenGatePR I Nasdaq

Naeem Aslam is a seasoned finance and investment expert with more than 15 years of experience. He is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Zaye Capital Markets, and serves as a Director at CompareBroker and GoldenGatePR. An ex-hedge fund trader at Bank of New York, Naeem is a regular guest on Fox Business and Bloomberg, where he provides commentary on financial markets, fintech, and macroeconomics. He writes for Nasdaq, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, and also lectures at the London School of Economics and Warwick Business School.

Nahid Yousefi

Regional General Director

Alpari

Nahid Yousefi is a Regional General Manager with extensive experience leading growth, partnerships, and brokerage operations across dynamic financial markets. she specializes in helping organizations identify patterns, solve root-cause problems, and build scalable systems that thrive amid uncertainty. At Forex Expo Dubai, Nahid shares practical leadership frameworks for developing systematic thinking, strengthening decision-making, and creating resilient, high-performing teams in the fast-changing world of Forex brokerage.

Nidal Hadi

CEO | Strategy Advisor

INGOT

Nidal Abdel Hadi is a financial services executive with more than 25 years of experience in Banking, brokerage, wealth management, fintech, and capital markets across the Middle East and Switzerland. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions, leading business transformation, regulatory licensing, strategic growth, and international expansion for regulated financial institutions. He currently serves as Strategy Advisor to INGOT Group, where he is responsible for shaping the Group's long-term strategic direction and driving innovation across its financial services ecosystem. In addition, he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Rise, the Group's retail trading brand, and Chief Executive Officer of Finoro, the Group's next-generation wealth management and portfolio management platform, focused on delivering innovative investment solutions through technology and AI-driven capabilities.

Nina Rizei Loyola

Relationship Manager

Lirunex

Nina Loyola is a Relationship Manager at Lirunex with expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, and client relationship management in the financial services industry. She works with introducing brokers and trading communities to drive growth through transparent, client-focused solutions and is passionate about building strong, long-term business relationships.

Norayr Djerrahian

Chief Commercial Officer

Hantec Markets

As Chief Commercial Officer at Hantec Markets, he leads the Group’s commercial strategy across multiple regions, with a primary focus on Latin America, Africa, and Asia. He is responsible for driving business development, establishing strategic commercial partnerships, and shaping client-focused services that support the company’s global growth objectives. Prior to joining Hantec Markets, he spent six years in investment banking at Jefferies International, where he executed transactions across a range of sectors, specialising in equity capital markets (ECM) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving UK-listed companies. He graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics with Honours.

Nour Nader

Partner Relationship Manager

Exness

Nour Nader is a Partners Manager at Exness with more than 10 years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and client relationship management within the financial services industry. Throughout her career, she has built long-term commercial partnerships, managed high-value clients, and helped expand the presence of leading global brokers across the MENA region. Her expertise combines commercial strategy with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, including KYC and AML frameworks.

Noureldeen Al Hammoury

Chief Market Strategist

Equiti

Noureldeen AlHammoury is a highly respected global markets strategist, investor and entrepreneur, with over 15 years of experience analysing financial markets across multiple asset classes. Renowned for his expertise in intermarket analysis, central bank policy and his proprietary time–price methodology, he has built a strong reputation for identifying key turning points in global markets. Throughout his career, Noureldeen has held senior strategist roles at leading international brokerages, including Markets.com, ADS Securities, Amana Capital, FBS Inc. and Squared Financial. His ability to combine macroeconomics, price action and behavioural finance allows him to deliver clear, data-driven insights to a global audience. He is also the founder of Squawk Markets, a real-time bilingual news and analysis platform and a recognised media commentator appearing on Bloomberg, CNBC and the BBC. His consistent ability to simplify complex market dynamics and provide actionable insights has positioned him as a trusted voice in the industry.

Omar Almadi

Head of Performance Marketing

Multibank Group

Omar AlMadi leads Performance Marketing at MultiBank Group, where he focuses on building predictable, scalable marketing strategies that drive revenue and business growth. With more than 19 years of experience across MENA, he brings expertise across performance marketing, commercial strategy, and digital growth. Previously, Omar worked at Google, partnering with leaders across banking, fintech, real estate, and retail to drive growth through commercial strategy and full-funnel optimisation. At Publicis, he built and scaled one of MENA’s largest performance marketing practices, overseeing P&L and sustained double-digit growth. His expertise spans measurable marketing outcomes, lead generation, C-suite alignment, AI, data, and automation.

Paul Dawalibi

Chief Executive Officer

Innovation City

Paul Dawalibi is a technology entrepreneur, investor, unicorn founder, futurist and gamer with over 25 years of venture capital and startup experience. He is currently CEO of Innovation City, a technology and innovation-focused free zone in the UAE, where he is building a leading innovation ecosystem in Ras Al Khaimah. Previously, Paul served as CEO of Holodeck, a global media and technology company focused on gaming, esports and Web3. He is the host and creator of Game Changers on CNBC Arabia, reaching millions of viewers across the Middle East. Paul regularly speaks at global conferences and advises governments, investors, family offices and companies on innovation, startups and emerging technologies.

Pere Monguió

Co-Chief Executive Officer

FXStreet

Pere is the co-CEO of FXStreet. With over a decade of experience in the financial services sector, he is committed to empowering independent traders with the insights and tools they need to navigate the financial markets with confidence. A graduate in Advertising and Public Relations from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Pere combines his expertise in communication with a passion for understanding how financial markets tick. Outside work, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family in the beautiful Catalan landscapes.

Peter Karsten

Chief Executive Officer

STARTRADER

Petros Kalaitzis

General Manager

IC Funded

C-level executive with 12+ years of experience in proprietary trading, FX brokerage, and regulated financial markets, with extensive expertise in building and scaling prop trading firms from the ground up. Proven track record in launching profitable trading businesses, developing high-performing trading desks, and driving sustainable P&L growth through effective risk management, trading operations, liquidity, execution, and growth strategy across competitive global markets.

Raghav Chopra

Managing Editor

The Coin Headlines

Raghav Chopra is a journalist and editorial leader with more than two decades of experience spanning television, print, digital media and emerging technology, currently based in Dubai as Chief Editor of The Coin Headlines, a UAE-based crypto and AI news platform he built from the ground up.

Rahul Kumar

Head of Digital Assets - MENA

Capital.com

Rahul Kumar is a fintech strategist with expertise in blockchain technology, crypto markets, and digital asset infrastructure. As Head of Digital Assets MENA at Capital.com, he leads the firm's crypto strategy and expansion across the region. Rahul is a recognised voice on the evolving regulatory environment for crypto assets and the transformative potential of Web3 technologies in broadening financial access. With a background that spans traditional finance and fintechs, he operates at the intersection of innovation, compliance, and user accessibility. He has a proven track record in building and scaling Wealth and Trading propositions in the UK, Europe and Middle East.

Raja Zahoor

Chief Executive Officer

Dominion Markets LLC

Raja also known as Raja Banks started his career in the fin tech space 10 years ago with just one mission in mind: Provide value to traders. Over the last decade he built Dominion Markets, Dominion Funding, Magic Keys and other tools for traders to help them better succeed in the markets.

Rana Sajjad

Chief Operating Officer

WINPRO PRIME

Rana Sajjad is an experienced financial markets professional serving as Head of Operations, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, trading infrastructure, and business growth within the forex industry. He oversees day-to-day operations, streamlines processes, and supports the development of scalable solutions that enhance both business performance and client experience. His combination of operational expertise and understanding of financial markets enables him to bridge strategy, technology, and execution in a fast-evolving trading environment.

Richard Stoker

EMEA Head of Retail

CME Group

Richard Stoker is Executive Director and EMEA Head of Retail at CME Group, the World's leading derivatives marketplace. Richard began trading in 1989 having worked as a ‘yellow jacket’ on the London International Financial Futures Exchange. He spent 11 years as an ‘open outcry’ trader in both London and Sydney before the advent of the screens. After a further 10 years trading electronically across most asset classes on all major global exchanges, he took up a position at the CME helping to lead the business outside of North America.

Ronald Rahme

Head of Global Marketing

MultiBank Group

Ronald Rahme is the Head of Global Marketing at Multibank Group, where he leads international brand strategy, market positioning, and high-impact growth initiatives across global markets. With a strong focus on innovation, customer engagement, and measurable business outcomes, Ronald plays a key role in shaping the group’s global presence and strengthening its connection with diverse audiences.

Roula Pelehrinis

Director of Institutional Sales

Kama Capital

Roula Pelehrinis is an institutional business development professional at Kama Capital in Dubai, specialising in FX and CFD liquidity and broker partnerships. Her background includes Head of Institutional Sales at ZuluTrade, institutional sales at Advanced Markets, and serving as a Non-Executive Director at TopFX. She brings a commercial and governance perspective to leadership, with a focus on building trusted relationships, aligning growth with responsible decision-making, and developing sustainable partnerships.

Safatullah Jalal

Promotion Manager

VPFX

Safatullah Jalal is the Promotion Manager at VPFX , with over seven years of experience in FX and CFD promotions, business development, sales and commercial leadership. He has held key roles within established financial services firms in the UAE and DIFC, covering futures, cash equities and index products across the MENA region. At VPFX Financial Services LLC, he leads Promotion and Introduction and regularly represents the company at industry events and forums.

Saif Qaddoura

Head of Market Research

Tradin

Saif Qaddoura is the Head of Market Research at Tradin and an institutional trader featured on Tradin's YouTube channel. He has more than 10 years of experience in financial markets, investment strategies, and economic analysis. His professional background includes institutional trading, wealth management, and central banking operations. In addition to his work at FundingPips and Tradin, he has appeared as a financial markets commentator on AlArabiya Business, CNBC Arabia and Asharq Business with Bloomberg.

Sameera Fernandes

Chairperson, DSIG | CEO, Econova

DSIG| Econova

Sameera Fernandes is a global business strategist, AI thought leader, and sustainability advocate, serving as CEO of Econova Global and Chairperson of the Dubai Stockbrokers and Investment Services Business Group. A MIT Sloan Certified AI Strategist, she works at the intersection of AI, investment, sustainability, and cross-border growth. She also contributes to higher education through leadership development, industry–academia collaboration, and AI transformation initiatives.

Sarmad Ahsan

Commercial Manager

D prime

With over 7 years of experience across business development and the FX industry, Sarmad is Commercial Manager at D Prime, specializing in strategic partnerships, affiliate development, and business expansion. He has extensive experience building and scaling affiliate networks, developing strategic partnerships, and driving commercial growth across international markets. He also brings three years of UK business-development experience and holds a degree in Data Analytics from the University of Manchester.

Sean Bolton

Group Chief Operating Officer

Xoala

Sean Bolton | Group Chief Operating Officer, Xoala Sean Bolton knows what it takes to move money reliably across markets — the gateways, the routing logic, and the cross-border rails behind every successful transaction. As Group Chief Operating Officer at Xoala, he leads payments, acquiring, card issuing, and cross-border treasury operations across a multi-jurisdiction group. Over more than 20 years in financial services across Europe and the US, he has held senior operations, transformation, and change-management roles at Société Générale, RBS/NatWest, RBC Capital Markets, and BGC Partners. A Chartered Manager with distinction, Sean brings operational strategy and delivery discipline to the infrastructure that keeps funds flowing.

Serhii Poplavskyi

Head of Match-Trader Platform

Match-Trader

Serhii Poplavskyi, Head of the Match-Trader Platform, is a forex industry executive with over 15 years of experience spanning brokerage management and trading technology. Having led and scaled brokerage businesses, he combines commercial insight with deep operational and technical expertise. Serhii is focused on building scalable solutions, improving performance, and delivering measurable business results for brokers and their clients.

Sheikh Shahabuddin

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Sheikh Studios LLC

I'm founder of sheikhstudios where we do magic in web3 and blockchain with our consultancy services not only just development but as growth partners.

Sisilia Suci Saptasari

Head of Sales

SGFX

Sisilia Suci Saptasari is Head of Sales at SGFX with nearly 14 years of experience in the forex industry. With five years in leadership roles across Indonesia and South Asia, she brings strong expertise in sales, business development, and partnerships. An active speaker at forex seminars and trader summits in Dubai, Sisilia was recognised among the Top 25 Commercial Managers at the Middle East Financial Markets Awards 2025.

Sridip Sarkar

Sales Manager & Market Analyst

EC Markets

Sridip Sarkar is a seasoned banking and financial services professional with over a decade of cross-functional experience across client acquisition, business development, forex markets, and wealth advisory. He has worked extensively with high-net-worth and institutional clients, delivering strategic financial solutions and driving sustainable growth. Sridip brings a deep understanding of global financial markets combined with a practical, results-driven approach, making him a valued voice in discussions on trading, investment strategies, and the evolving financial landscape.

Stanislav Galandzovskyi

Acquisition & Growth Marketing Consultant

Finforce One

Stanislav Galandzovskyi is an acquisition and growth marketing consultant working with fintech companies, brokers and prop firms. He has helped 30+ of them build acquisition systems that turn paid media into funded traders, managed $3M+ in monthly ad spend, and run campaigns across Europe, the UK, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, in 120+ countries. He has managed acquisition for NAGA, Zilch and Capital.com. He is co-founder of Finforce One, a fintech marketing agency.

Tien Ching

Chief Executive Officer

ACCM

Tien Ching is the CEO of ACCM Group and a seasoned financial markets executive with over 20 years of experience across securities, futures, CFDs, forex, derivatives, and fund management. He has held senior leadership positions at leading global financial institutions, including MEX Global Markets, VT Markets, and HGNH International. Tien has played a key role in driving international business expansion, market development, and strategic growth initiatives across Asia and global markets.

Tommaso Caratelli

Founder | Trader | Author

Hedgio - Investetica

Tommaso Caratelli is an international speaker, trader, and entrepreneur at the forefront of trading technology and education. As CEO of Investetica Holding LLC and Hedgio, he develops innovative solutions spanning algorithmic trading, artificial intelligence, hedge automation, and capital-efficient infrastructure for proprietary trading. A bestselling author and sought-after industry voice, Tommaso has shared his expertise at prominent global events, including the Dubai Finance Summit and Investing Milano at Borsa Italiana.

Travis Wright

Chief Innovation and Web3 Marketing Officer

MultiBank Group

Travis Wright is the Chief Web4 Officer at MultiBank Group, one of the world's largest financial derivatives providers, serving over 2 million clients across 100 countries, with an average daily trading volume exceeding US$35 billion and operating under the oversight of 18+ financial regulatory authorities worldwide. Leading innovation and marketing for mb.io, Travis drives the Group's digital transformation initiatives across artificial intelligence, Web3, digital assets, and next-generation financial technologies. He plays a pivotal role in advancing MultiBank Group's real-world asset (RWA) tokenization strategy, helping bridge traditional finance and blockchain through regulated, enterprise-grade digital asset solutions. With more than 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology, marketing, and innovation, Travis has developed digital strategies for hundreds of global organizations. Prior to joining the blockchain industry, he served as Global Digital and Social Strategist for Norton at Symantec, where he helped shape customer engagement and digital marketing initiatives. He is also the co-author of Digital Sense, published by Wiley, which explores the evolving relationship between technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. A globally recognized thought leader in Web3, AI, and digital assets, Travis has delivered more than 180 keynote presentations worldwide. Since 2017, he has co-hosted The Bad Crypto Podcast alongside Joel Comm, one of the industry's longest-running and most influential podcasts, making blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized technologies accessible to audiences around the world.

Vanshika Rastogi

Market Educator| Analyst

FundedFirm

A trading educator and influencer who has built a thriving community of 340K+ students around trading, investing, and financial markets. What started with a passion for simplifying the complexities of the market has grown into a large learning ecosystem, helping thousands of aspiring traders understand markets, develop better strategies, and approach trading with greater discipline.

Viktor Vorontsov

Product Manager

INGOT

Viktor Vorontsov is a Product Manager at INGOT with 12 years of experience in trading and financial technology, including roles at Markets.com and a Tier 1 Swiss investment bank. Specializes in trading platforms, execution, CRM, and brokerage infrastructure, with a strong focus on building scalable, modern trading solutions.

Vilen Gulian

Director of Integrated Marketing & Strategy

Luna PR

Vilen Gulian is Director of Integrated Marketing & Strategy at Luna PR, specializing in brand, digital strategy, community building and growth across Web3, AI and emerging technologies. He brings experience across digital assets, payments and blockchain, helping innovative companies strengthen market positioning and build meaningful audiences

Vineet Miskin

Chief Investment Officer

VH Holdings

Vineet Miskin is a financial markets professional, entrepreneur and investor with nearly a decade of experience in active trading and investing. With an academic background spanning financial markets, international business management, and business and commercial law, he has worked across fintech, blockchain and AI. His expertise covers business strategy, marketing, market entry and global partnerships. Today, he focuses on investing in fintech and AI startups, helping ambitious ventures scale into globally connected businesses and brands.

Wael Makarem

Financial Markets Strategists Lead

Exness

Wael Makarem is a Financial Market Strategists Lead at Exness, a Certified Investment Management Analyst by the Investment and Wealth Institute and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments. Wael conducted many webinars and seminars where he shared his knowledge and expertise with traders and investors. He is a weekly guest on several TV shows where he explains his vision of the markets to investors. His analysis is also quoted and cited in numerous articles in WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Nasdaq, Reuters, and Yahoo Finance.

Walid Koudmani

Business Market Analyst

Vantage Markets

Walid Koudmani is a market analyst at Vantage with seven years of experience across forex, commodities, equities, indices, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. A Bloomberg top-ranked forecaster, Walid has been regularly quoted on Bloomberg, Reuters, CNN, and BBC on global market developments. A member of the UK's Society of Technical Analysts, where he holds the STA Diploma, he delivers market commentary, live webinars, and trader education to retail and institutional audiences across European and MENA markets.

Ward Al Banna

MENA Sales Manager

eplanet brokers

Ward Al Banna is a Sales Manager at ePlanet, specializing in the forex industry, client relationships, and financial market education. With experience supporting traders and investors, she combines industry knowledge with a client-focused approach to help individuals better understand trading concepts and gain a solid foundation in basics of trading.

Yasaman Pazooki

Chief Operating Officer

OPO GROUP

Yasi Pazoki is Chief Operating Officer of OPO Group, a global forex and CFD brokerage. She leads OPO's rebrand and the integration of AI across the business, developing client-centric systems built around how traders actually make decisions, and driving the company's expansion into new markets. Drawing on behavioral-finance and cognitive-state research, she designs operations that help retail traders perform better regardless of their psychological state. She is a returning Forex Expo Dubai speaker working at the intersection of trading operations, behavioral science, and applied AI.

Yassine Maaroufi

Public Relations Director

Your Mind Media

A finance and communications professional with experience across financial analysis, investment research, public relations and strategic communications within the global financial services industry. As Public Relations Director at Your Mind Media, she specializes in financial communications, media relations, thought leadership and strategic positioning for companies across financial services, fintech, brokerage, asset management and Web3. She combines a strong understanding of financial markets with the ability to translate complex market developments into clear, credible and engaging narratives for financial media, investors and industry audiences. With a background in financial engineering and Islamic finance, she brings an analytical perspective to financial communications across MENA and international markets.

Yiannis Papacharalampous

Chief Executive Officer

Klimexx Consulting

Yiannis Papacharalampous brings over 12 years of financial services expertise spanning regulatory compliance, risk governance, and brokerage operations. Having held key operational leadership roles across the financial sector, he specializes in building compliant, scalable operational frameworks for emerging and established financial entities. As the founder of Klimexx Consulting, Yiannis provides full-service strategic consulting—acting as a end-to-end operational hub for brokerages, affiliates, partners, and IBs looking to optimize their corporate setup, regulatory alignment, and day-to-day operations.

yudhistira Dewanata

Chief Technology Officer

Verixa

Yudhistira is Chief Technology Officer at Verixa, an Indonesian payment gateway specialising in local rails such as QRIS, virtual account and bank transfer for regulated and high-risk verticals including retail forex. He leads the engineering behind Verixa’s routing, approval optimisation and settlement infrastructure, working with brokers on deposit performance across the Indonesian corridor. His work focuses on treating payment data as measurable infrastructure rather than a back-office cost line.

Yusuf Mansawala

Regional Sales Manager

CPT Markets

Yusuf Mansawala is a senior sales and business development professional with over 20 years of experience driving commercial growth across international markets. As Regional Sales Manager overseeing GCC, MENA, and South Asia, he specializes in market expansion, strategic partnerships, client acquisition, and IB network development within the Forex and CFD industry. His leadership focuses on building scalable business models, high-performing teams, and sustainable partner ecosystems that deliver long-term commercial growth.

Zaheer Anwari

Founder| CEO

Revacy Ltd

Zaheer Anwari is the co-founder of Revacy Ltd, The Revacy Fund and Sublime Trading. With two decades' experience investing, trading and mentoring, he specialises in trend following, strategy execution, risk management and disciplined capital allocation. Through bespoke tools, scanning technology, proprietary analytics and structured education, Zaheer helps traders turn market data into actionable financial intelligence and repeatable decisions, improving discipline, consistency and performance. His approach is built around protecting capital and compounding growth over time.