The inaugural Fintech Forward 2023 (FF23) taking place in Bahrain Exhibition World from October 10-12, 2023 has named National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) as a Platinum Sponsor for the event.

Bringing together a roster of financial institutions, fintechs, investors and thought leaders, the three-day event will discuss opportunities and address challenges in the fintech industry, identify potential disrupters and discuss new technologies to drive growth in the field.

FF23 will facilitate exchange of knowledge, idea generation and investment support through impactful conversations and sessions across three key pillars: innovation, regulation, and investment. To be held in collaboration with the Economist Impact, the event will feature immersive digital experiences, panel discussions, interviews, networking events, a startup pitch event and entertainment.

The first locally grown bank in Bahrain, NBB exemplifies the innovation needed to utilise the rapidly emerging technologies in Fintech, and with this sponsorship, it honours its commitment to nurturing innovation and sustainable growth in the kingdom’s financial services sector.  

Commenting on this partnership, Usman Ahmed, Group Chief Executive Officer of NBB said: “Financial technologies continue to drive rapid digital innovation in our sector and present a vital source for growth. We are pleased to be taking part as Platinum Sponsors in Fintech Forward 2023, which demonstrates our commitment to supporting initiatives that further elevate the digital ecosystem of our industry and cement the Kingdom’s position as a leading financial hub.”

 FF23 will be hosted under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), and in strategic partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and powered by Bahrain Fintech Bay (BFB).

Boasting over 100 years of banking, Bahrain is an undisputed pioneer in financial services owing to a foreword-looking government displaying acute market awareness and an agile responsiveness to the industry’s demands, following a rise in fintech and digital banking, said a statement. In addition to its conducive regulatory framework and well-built infrastructure, FF23 is set to solidify the kingdom as a hub for all things fintech, on regional and global levels. – TradeArabia News Service