iFX EXPO is packed full of great speakers, events and parties!
iFX EXPO
The iFX EXPO Dubai will take place at Za'abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-24 February 2022. Organised by Ultimate Fintech, the event will be at the UAE’s leading event venue and one of the largest exhibition centres in the world. With just over a week to go until the event, we’re heading behind the scenes with the Ultimate Fintech team.
About The Organisers
With over 10 years’ experience in the space, iFX EXPO organisers Ultimate Fintech have plenty of fintech and finance shows under their belt. With past shows running in Cyprus, Dubai and Hong Kong, Ultimate Fintech is responsible not only for the iFX EXPO brand, but also The Gathering, Virtual Vision Finance and many other business matchmaking events. Ultimate Fintech is also accustomed to working with fintech brands to enhance their digital marketing through their specialist marketing services which include PR Content Writing and Distribution, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads Management and Review Management.
Meet The Ultimate Fintech Team in Dubai
Ultimate Fintech’s management team will be at the iFX EXPO Dubai at Booth #116. This is your opportunity to meet Head of Marketing Dusan Camilovic and New Business Manager Anna Makrides. Speaking about the expo Dusan stated:
“ We love meeting brands at our expos and learning about their operations and business challenges.The Ultimate Fintech team is going to be in Dubai to meet new and existing clients and plan ways to maximise their brand both at in-person events and online.”
Visit the Ultimate Fintech team on 22-24 February at Booth #116. To book a meeting with the Ultimate Fintech team in advance please email info@ultimatefintech.com
The Agenda
As always, iFX EXPO is packed full of great speakers, events and parties! Here's a quick guide on what to expect. For more information on the speakers and panel discussions click here.
TUESDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
Location: Soho Garden DXB at the Meydan Grandstand, Dubai.
The Official iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 Welcome Party!
The welcome party is one you won’t want to miss. This year the party takes place at the stunning Soho Garden DXB, situated alongside the Meydan Racecourse.
Access to badge holders ONLY - Register online in advance to pick up your badge at the party.
WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Location: Za'abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre
iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 – Day 1
At 10:00 the main Expo doors will open! Start your day with a cup of coffee from the Coffee Bar then explore the Expo Floor, Speaker Hall, Idea Hub, Lounges, Meeting Rooms, Food Court, and more.
Time: 21:00 – Late
Location: Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah
The Official iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 Night Party!
The official night party is set to be a hit with attendees looking to unwind after a busy networking day. The night party takes place at the Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah, one of Dubai's best nightlife spots. Access to badge holders ONLY!
THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Za'abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre
iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 – Day 2
The Expo doors reopen, and Day 2 begins. Continue the conversation, close the deal and tour the 5000 m² Expo floor.
iFX EXPO attendees can expect to meet people at the top of their game from many different fields. The event sponsors have you covered too with great lounge options, attendee bags, coffee, selfie bots and a smoothie bar. From arranging meetings with CEOs, hearing top speaker insights and signing up new partners, iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 has it all. Register here to attend!
The iFX EXPO Dubai will take place at Za'abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-24 February 2022. Organised by Ultimate Fintech, the event will be at the UAE’s leading event venue and one of the largest exhibition centres in the world. With just over a week to go until the event, we’re heading behind the scenes with the Ultimate Fintech team.
About The Organisers
With over 10 years’ experience in the space, iFX EXPO organisers Ultimate Fintech have plenty of fintech and finance shows under their belt. With past shows running in Cyprus, Dubai and Hong Kong, Ultimate Fintech is responsible not only for the iFX EXPO brand, but also The Gathering, Virtual Vision Finance and many other business matchmaking events. Ultimate Fintech is also accustomed to working with fintech brands to enhance their digital marketing through their specialist marketing services which include PR Content Writing and Distribution, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads Management and Review Management.
Meet The Ultimate Fintech Team in Dubai
Ultimate Fintech’s management team will be at the iFX EXPO Dubai at Booth #116. This is your opportunity to meet Head of Marketing Dusan Camilovic and New Business Manager Anna Makrides. Speaking about the expo Dusan stated:
“ We love meeting brands at our expos and learning about their operations and business challenges.The Ultimate Fintech team is going to be in Dubai to meet new and existing clients and plan ways to maximise their brand both at in-person events and online.”
Visit the Ultimate Fintech team on 22-24 February at Booth #116. To book a meeting with the Ultimate Fintech team in advance please email info@ultimatefintech.com
The Agenda
As always, iFX EXPO is packed full of great speakers, events and parties! Here's a quick guide on what to expect. For more information on the speakers and panel discussions click here.
TUESDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
Location: Soho Garden DXB at the Meydan Grandstand, Dubai.
The Official iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 Welcome Party!
The welcome party is one you won’t want to miss. This year the party takes place at the stunning Soho Garden DXB, situated alongside the Meydan Racecourse.
Access to badge holders ONLY - Register online in advance to pick up your badge at the party.
WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY
Time: 10:00 - 18:00
Location: Za'abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre
iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 – Day 1
At 10:00 the main Expo doors will open! Start your day with a cup of coffee from the Coffee Bar then explore the Expo Floor, Speaker Hall, Idea Hub, Lounges, Meeting Rooms, Food Court, and more.
Time: 21:00 – Late
Location: Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah
The Official iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 Night Party!
The official night party is set to be a hit with attendees looking to unwind after a busy networking day. The night party takes place at the Soho Garden Palm Jumeirah, one of Dubai's best nightlife spots. Access to badge holders ONLY!
THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Location: Za'abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre
iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 – Day 2
The Expo doors reopen, and Day 2 begins. Continue the conversation, close the deal and tour the 5000 m² Expo floor.
iFX EXPO attendees can expect to meet people at the top of their game from many different fields. The event sponsors have you covered too with great lounge options, attendee bags, coffee, selfie bots and a smoothie bar. From arranging meetings with CEOs, hearing top speaker insights and signing up new partners, iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 has it all. Register here to attend!
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Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
Educators, IBs, And Other Regional Growth Drivers
When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
- What’s next for performance-driven partnerships in online trading
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Zander Van Der Merwe, Key Individual & Head of Sales at TD Markets
-Brunno Huertas, Regional Manager – Latin America at Tickmill
-Paul Chalmers, CEO at UK Trading Academy
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #BrokerGrowth #FintechPartnerships #RegionalMarkets
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The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
The Leap to Everything App: Are Brokers There Yet?
As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
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As the arms race to bundle investing, personal finance, and wallets under super apps grows fiercer, brokers are caught between a rock and a hard place.
This session explores unexpected ways for industry players to collaborate as consumer habits evolve, competitors eye the traffic, and regulation becomes more nuanced.
Speakers:
-Laura McCracken,CEO | Advisory Board Member at Blackheath Advisors | The Payments Association
-Slobodan Manojlović,Vice President | Lead Software Engineer at JP Morgan Chase & Co.
-Jordan Sinclair, President at Robinhood UK
-Simon Pelletier, Head of Product at Yuh
Gerald Perez, CEO at Interactive Brokers UK
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
Mind The Gap: Can Retail Investors Save the UK Stock Market?
As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
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As the dire state of listing and investment in the UK goes from a financial services problem to a national challenge, the retail investing industry is taken to task.
Join a host of executives and experts for a candid conversation about the future of millions of Brits, as seen from a financial services standpoint:
-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
-Is it the government’s job to affect the ‘saver’ mentality? Is it doing well?
-What can brokers and fintechs do to spur UK investment?
-How can the FCA balance greater flexibility with consumer protection?
Speakers:
-Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at investingLive
-Nicola Higgs, Partner at Latham & Watkins
-Dan Lane, Investment Content Lead at Robinhood UK
-Jack Crone, PR & Public Affairs Lead at IG
-David Belle, Founder at Fink Money
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #FinanceLeadership #Trading #Fintech #RetailInvesting #UKFinance
Connect with us at:
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