Traders Forum, Dubai
10th November | Dubai
About the Event
Join us in Dubai for an exclusive Traders Forum, bringing together key market participants to explore the evolving landscape of trading, liquidity, and investment opportunities in the region.
Last Year's Agenda
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Registration & Networking Breakfast Venue: Ballroom Pre-Function Area Guest arrival and registration. Networking over coffee, tea, and a light breakfast — an opportunity to connect with traders, brokers, and institutional participants before the sessions begin.
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM Welcome Address Speaker: Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global Ltd Opening remarks and overview of the day’s agenda, followed by acknowledgment of event sponsors.
10:10 AM – 10:20 AM Fireside Chat: The Evolving Global Trading Landscape Speaker: Eric Beeler, Head of International EQ Sales into MENA, Goldman Sachs Moderator: Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global Ltd A discussion on global market shifts, cross-asset flows, and institutional engagement trends shaping 2026.
10:20 AM – 10:30 AM Fireside Chat: Middle East Trading Developments and Regional Growth Speaker: Amro Zakaria, Director MEA, Kyoto Network Moderator: Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global Ltd Exploring key developments and opportunities shaping regional trading strategies.
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Panel Discussion: Growth of Middle East Financial Markets Speakers:
● Rick Aston, Head of Clearing Sales MENA, Marex
● Jamie Lear, International Sales Director, Gulf Mercantile Exchange
● Kristina Nikolendzic, Senior Executive Officer, ISP Group AG
● Abhishek Lohiya, CEO, Hedgit
A discussion on how Dubai and the wider GCC are emerging as key hubs for global commodities, derivatives, and institutional trading.
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM Fireside Chat: The Rise of Retail Trading in the Middle East Speaker: Jonnie Taylor, Global ETD Partnership Manager, Tickmill
A focused conversation on the evolution of retail and professional trading participation across the region.
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM Fireside Chat: Advances in Risk Management for Modern Brokers Speaker: Hemal Purohit, Managing Director, Clear Street
A discussion on how technology and innovation are redefining risk management for today’s brokerage landscape.
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM Alpha Panel: Market Trends & Opportunities – Hedge Fund & Prop Trading Perspectives Speakers:
● Andre Popov, President, Teiko Asset Management
● Giulio Occhionero, Head of Quantitative Research & Development, IRH Global Trading
● Nikolaos Skarlatos, Founder, Starboard Digital
● Siddhartha Agrawal, Founder, Striqe
An in-depth dialogue on trading strategies, market structure shifts, and where alpha is being generated across asset classes.
11:30 AM – 11:35 AM Closing Remarks Speaker: Hemal Randerwala, Founder & CEO, Arjun Global Ltd Key takeaways, acknowledgments of sponsors and speakers, and closing comments.
11:35 AM – 1:00 PM Networking Lunch Venue: Ballroom Pre-Function Area Buffet lunch and open networking with sponsors, speakers, and attendees.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Private Investor Meetings Venue: Private Meeting Room Exclusive one-on-one sessions between hedge funds, brokers, and trading firms — pre-arranged by the Arjun Global team.
Testimonials
One thing everyone struggles with is not having enough people to share ideas with. Events like this bring together traders, investors, and professionals to connect, share, and evolve—because in this industry, you die if you don’t. It was great to see open discussions around technology and AI, especially in India’s evolving market. This kind of forum really helps push the ecosystem forward.
Siddhartha AgrawalCo-founder, Wallsoft Labs 
What I really loved was the close, intimate setup—it gave us the time to focus, have meaningful conversations, and build connections. A big thank you to the Arjun Global team for organizing such a wonderful event.
Shilpa MalhotraBusiness Development, London Stock Exchange Group 
It’s been a great turnout, engaging in conversations around futures markets, from commodities to crypto. I'm really happy and looking forward to the next one.
Russell RobertsonExpert in Strategic Planning and Revenue Generation 
What Arjun Global does very well is bring a broad range of industry professionals under one roof—not just traders, but also exchange representatives, banking professionals, and more. As someone coming from outside India, it’s a great opportunity to connect with a wide cross-section of the local trading community. That’s exactly why we want to be here and be part of it.
David HelpsHead of International Business Development, TMX 
Amazing event, enough time to network and have a very dedicated session. Met people from the buy side, sell side, had in-depth conversations during the coffee breaks and networking session. Very interesting speakers, topics, amazing moderator. It’s not too small, not too big – proper size, good timing. Thanks again Arjun Global for hosting me. Looking forward to the next one!
Dmitry PakProposition Commodities Specialist, London Stock Exchange Group 
We meet industry participants who are engaging with the markets in different ways—like those from tech backgrounds trying to understand the markets and speak to exchanges. It’s a great forum to collaborate and come together. Young attendees get to learn from experienced professionals, and for those with industry experience, it’s a chance to understand different perspectives. It’s all about learning from each other and growing together as an industry.
Arun GuptaCommodities & Energy Head, Futures First 
Definitely a knowledgeable event—specifically on FGBA and low latency, and how the market thinks. It’s a good mix of how the automated world sees the non-automated side, and vice versa. Traders like to share knowledge and get different market perspectives. These kinds of events bring traders together and build a community. This is a high-risk, high-return industry—not for everyone. But if you’re up for that kind of profile, you can really make it big.
Rajeev AgarwalDirector, ARB Trading Group 
Registration Details
Join us for this exclusive event, for a day of industry insights, discussions, and networking tailored for trading professionals.
Venue
TBC