TradeTech Middle East is the Arab world’s definitive equity trading conference, bringing together buy side and sell side institutions, exchanges, regulators and technology vendors, to network and to develop strategies for accessing liquidity and managing volatility across the region’s markets.

Following the outstanding success of TradeTech Middle East 2008, work has already begun on the 2009 conference

TradeTech Middle East 2009 will feature:

• MORE buy side speakers and delegates
• MORE regional participation – speakers representing all Middle East markets and nations
• MORE in-depth, solution driven content
• MORE streams and break out sessions allowing you to tailor your conference experience
• MORE support from local and regional exchanges, regulators and solution providers
• MORE essential master-class workshops
• MORE technology solutions to support your trading
• MORE asset classes covered in more details
• MORE access to key players from throughout the Middle East in interactive networking sessions
• PLUS – the Middle East’s leaders in trading and technology honored in the inaugural TRADETECH MIDDLE EAST AWARDS

To nominate your company or one of your clients / suppliers for an award click here to generate a nomination email and write in 500 words or less why you should qualify. Categories for awards are:

Speakers already confirmed include:

Exchanges:

• Peter Clifford, Deputy Secretary General, World Federation of Exchanges
• Jeffery Singer, CEO, NASDAQ Dubai
• Peter Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Market Operations, NASDAQ Dubai
• Ahmed Aweidah, Chief Executive, Palestinian Securities Exchange
• Mohammad Khatib, Director, Information and Communications Technology, Amman Stock Exchange
• Ebrahim Al Aradi, Head of Trading and Members, Bahrain Stock Exchange
• John Ghilchrist, Head of Communications, Marketing and Research, ADX
  

Regulators:

• Maryam Al Suwaidi, Deputy CEO, Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority
• Martin Kinsky, Managing Director, Markets, Dubai Financial Services Authority

Buy Side:

• Imran Ahmed, Head of Asset Management, Mashreq
• Ayman Waked, Head of Trading, Beltone Financial Asset Management
• Anthony C. Mallis, Chief Executive Officer, Securities & Investment Company B.S.C.
• Rami Bazzi, Managing Director, Injazat Capital
• Hamid Hamirani, Senior Vice President, Asset Management Vision Investment Services Company
• Rakesh Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Tenpoint Trading
• Bader G. Al-Ghanim, AGM - Asset Management, Kuwait & Middle East Financial Investment Company

Sell Side:

• Yahya Sulaiman, Head of Operations, SAIB Saudi Investment Bank

Market Commentators and Industry Experts:

• Dr. Sunando Roy, Director, Financial Risk Management and Regulatory Services, KPMG Fakhro, Bahrain
• Catherine Doherty, Principal, Intelligence, Investit
• John Foster, Managing Editor, Trader Middle East
• Yadullah Ijtehadi, Managing Editor, Zawya

Conference Advisors:

• Imran Ahmed, Head of Asset Management, Mashreq
• John Ghilchrist, Head of Communications, Marketing and Research, ADX
• John Foster, Managing Editor, Trader
• Nick Wright, Executive Director, Mubasher Financial Securities

TradeTech Middle East 2008:

• Over 230 delegates
• 100 buy side representatives
• 27 regional and international speakers
• More than 20 sponsors and exhibitors

“Well done on putting together a great conference” - Nick Wright, Executive Director, Mubasher Financial Services

“Just wanted to congratulate you on a job well done with TTME 2008. I feel it was a great success, and very worthwhile me attending. In the years to come, I think this will become the premier forum in the Middle East, and a real stage from which to advance the opportunities in the region. Well done!” - Kish Desai, G-Trade, BNY ConvergEx Group

“The conference was very useful and I had a good time. It was well organized and the sessions were of good value.” - Dhinakar Chandran, Technology Manager, Rasmala Investments Ltd.