Bahrain to host Islamic Fintech Innovation forum

Manama, Nov. 24 (BNA): The second Annual Islamic Finance Innovation Day (IFID) Forum - “Next Generation Finnovators” is gearing up to welcome more than 150 industry experts from across the Islamic finance industry. The participants will explore the role and impact that young professionals can have in driving and capturing the opportunities presented by the rapid development of FinTech by financial institutions and consumers of financial products and services around the world. The event, which is taking place on November 26, is being held in Strategic Partnership with the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and will feature participation from some of the best known regional and global Islamic financial organisations and related parties involved in the development of the Islamic FinTech ecosystem. The Forum aims to bring a fresh perspective into the Islamic Fintech debate by giving a platform to next generation leaders alongside more seasoned innovation, strategy and human resources professionals from across the industry. Discussions will be set around three expert moderated, interactive panels focusing on: Accelerating Fintech Adoption, Educating, Empowering and Leveraging the Power of Young Professionals and Islamic FinTech Innovation Labs: Views from the Inside.