Moderated conversations designed to be efficient opportunities for LPs to discuss their allocation process with a small group of GPs and how to best engage.

As global capital flows shift and supply chains diversify, the Gulf region is emerging as a vital financial hub. Exchanges, banks, fund service providers are boosting liquidity, widening market access, and opening new investment channels. Speakers will explore how the financial ecosystem is unlocking regional capital, the opportunities for global investors, and how firms can tap into this momentum through partnerships, local integration, and smarter capital deployment.

The region’s appetite for non-bank capital is rising fast, with private credit emerging as a key financing alternative. What makes this growth sustainable and how can private credit managers differentiate in a maturing, high-interest environment? We unpack the regional dynamics, risks, and global playbook lessons.

SESSION A: Navigating Regulatory Shifts: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

With increasing scrutiny and new frameworks emerging, compliance is no longer a back-office concern. Learn how top managers are adapting their regulatory playbooks to meet evolving expectations across the GCC.

SESSION B: Talent Wars: Winning in a Competitive Hiring Market

From tightening labour pools to changing compensation structures, attracting and retaining top talent has never been harder. Explore strategies for hiring smarter, building resilient teams and adapting to candidate-driven dynamics.

SESSION C: Smart Scaling: When to Build vs. When to Buy

As regional firms grow, so do their operational needs. This session unpacks how managers are using technology, automation and strategic partnerships to scale sustainably without compromising control.

From cross-border harmonisation to localisation mandates, the policy landscape is shifting fast. How are firms adapting to on-the-ground changes and what’s coming next? Hear directly from the regions regulators and gain actionable insights into the evolving rulebook that will shape your operations.

The GCC is sprinting ahead in fintech, AI and digital infrastructure, but what does that mean for investment managers? This panel explores how firms can seize opportunities from innovation while managing risks in a rapidly digitising ecosystem.

The GCC investor landscape is maturing, with greater emphasis on partnerships, co-investment and alignment. Hear from industry leaders on the new capital-raising dynamics and how to earn trust in a more engaged, locally rooted environment.