Manama, Bahrain 25^th of September 2023 – The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the inaugural ‘Fintech Forward 2023’ (FF23), a three-day event taking place from the 10^th until the 12^th of October 2023. The event will feature a curated group of world-class fintech experts, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors, to debate and discuss financial services and fintech at large, and identify opportunities and challenges to propel the advancement of the respective fields.

The Family Office, the leading wealth manager in the GCC, commemorates its unwavering commitment to fostering innovation in the financial technology sector by opting in as a platinum sponsor of the FF23. Driven by an unwavering pursuit of innovation, The Family Office has consistently pushed the limits of excellence in wealth management and lately launched its Fintech Lab that serves as a dedicated space where experts, visionaries, and emerging talents collaborate to conceptualize, develop, and implement groundbreaking fintech solutions.

Under the patronage of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), the three-day event will be held in a strategic partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB) and powered by Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB). FF23 will feature a host of immersive digital experiences, innovative activations, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

With a deep-rooted history as a pioneer in financial services, Bahrain was quick to recognize the transformative potential of the fintech industry and strategically responded by upgrading its regulatory framework and utilizing its highly-skilled workforce to provide a pro-innovation fintech environment that enables the growth and prosperity of established and start-up fintechs alike. 

“We are pleased to join Fintech Forward 2023 as a testament to our unwavering dedication to innovation in the fintech sector,” said Abdulmohsin Al Omran, Founder and CEO at The Family Office. “By embracing the possibilities offered by fintech, we are poised to redefine the digital landscape of wealth management and provide our clients with unparalleled experiences that cater to their unique needs.”

FF23 definitively puts Bahrain on the map as a leading destination for all things fintech, encouraging knowledge exchange and investment support through impactful conversations and sessions tackling themes across three key pillars: innovation, regulation, and investment. The event will be packed with a schedule that includes collaboration with the Economist Impact, a startup pitch event, and various entertainment events.