EXCLUSIVE: iFX EXPO Launches New Event in Dubai: The Trading Festival
Tuesday,27/01/2026|10:53GMTby
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The Trading Festival Dubai 2026 is the first-ever event for traders to join a community of 60,000+ active traders globally, and explore brokers and prop firm offerings.
This February, something new is coming to Dubai. The Trading Festival, an event powered by iFX EXPO, will make its debut in the heart of the burgeoning emirate and key fintech hub.
Running alongside and under the same roof with iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (Za’abeel, Halls 5 & 6), it is one of the few fully B2C events in the industry. Happening between 11 and 12 February, The Trading Festival promises two exclusive days of live trading, prop challenges created ‘by the book’, practical workshops, networking, a well-curated exhibition, and a training bootcamp.
With 10,000+ global active traders and reputed institutional players in attendance, it is a focal point for retail traders, market analysts, introducing brokers (IBs), and other individual market participants seeking direct access to suitable brokers and prop firms, as well as education.
A new stage is being set
For far too long retail traders have been pushed to the backstage of FX events. The Trading Festival recalibrates the rapport between traders, IBs, and providers. For the first time, they gain direct access to leading names in the online trading sector, with opportunities to compare platforms, test execution speeds, and evaluate tools in live market conditions.
Traders can expect to see prominent FX names on the booth fronts, including Exness, Pepperstone, Capital.com, Vantage, IC Markets Global, and others. Following the UAE debut, The Trading Festival will expand to Colombia, Morocco, and Mexico, where retail trading activity continues to grow consistently.
What’s in it for traders
The two-and-a-half-day agenda is more than enticing, offering traders the perfect opportunity to swing between the different stages and make educated choices when selecting a broker or prop firm to trade with.
Some of the event highlights include:
The Expo - a live comparison platform for traders and IBs to navigate and test different brokerage and prop trading platforms, compare spreads, commissions, payout models and unlock lucrative opportunities for the long term.
Live Workshops - several open spaces for live debate and trading practice, enabling traders to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and find answers to common dilemmas.
The Trading Lab - a technology hub where visitors can test and see the latest trading technologies in action.
The Trading Cup - a prop trading competition that will keep traders busy over the two days of the Festival. 2-round demo trading rounds of 60 minutes each will engage them in prop trading challenges developed to highlight the best trading talent.
And lots of surprises and rewards you don’t want to miss.
Registration is now open via the official iFX EXPO Dubai website. Spots are filling fast. Lock in your place while you can!
Also, to ensure you’ll never miss a beat during the event, download the iFX EXPO mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
This February, something new is coming to Dubai. The Trading Festival, an event powered by iFX EXPO, will make its debut in the heart of the burgeoning emirate and key fintech hub.
Running alongside and under the same roof with iFX EXPO Dubai 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (Za’abeel, Halls 5 & 6), it is one of the few fully B2C events in the industry. Happening between 11 and 12 February, The Trading Festival promises two exclusive days of live trading, prop challenges created ‘by the book’, practical workshops, networking, a well-curated exhibition, and a training bootcamp.
With 10,000+ global active traders and reputed institutional players in attendance, it is a focal point for retail traders, market analysts, introducing brokers (IBs), and other individual market participants seeking direct access to suitable brokers and prop firms, as well as education.
A new stage is being set
For far too long retail traders have been pushed to the backstage of FX events. The Trading Festival recalibrates the rapport between traders, IBs, and providers. For the first time, they gain direct access to leading names in the online trading sector, with opportunities to compare platforms, test execution speeds, and evaluate tools in live market conditions.
Traders can expect to see prominent FX names on the booth fronts, including Exness, Pepperstone, Capital.com, Vantage, IC Markets Global, and others. Following the UAE debut, The Trading Festival will expand to Colombia, Morocco, and Mexico, where retail trading activity continues to grow consistently.
What’s in it for traders
The two-and-a-half-day agenda is more than enticing, offering traders the perfect opportunity to swing between the different stages and make educated choices when selecting a broker or prop firm to trade with.
Some of the event highlights include:
The Expo - a live comparison platform for traders and IBs to navigate and test different brokerage and prop trading platforms, compare spreads, commissions, payout models and unlock lucrative opportunities for the long term.
Live Workshops - several open spaces for live debate and trading practice, enabling traders to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and find answers to common dilemmas.
The Trading Lab - a technology hub where visitors can test and see the latest trading technologies in action.
The Trading Cup - a prop trading competition that will keep traders busy over the two days of the Festival. 2-round demo trading rounds of 60 minutes each will engage them in prop trading challenges developed to highlight the best trading talent.
And lots of surprises and rewards you don’t want to miss.
Registration is now open via the official iFX EXPO Dubai website. Spots are filling fast. Lock in your place while you can!
Also, to ensure you’ll never miss a beat during the event, download the iFX EXPO mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
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#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
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Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
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Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
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Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
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Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
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Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
