13th October 2026 | GIFT City Club, a Member of Radisson Individuals
Our Esteemed Sponsors
About This Event
Join us in India’s rising financial powerhouse GIFT City — for FINMAT Expo 2026 (Financial Markets & Technology Expo), hosted by Arjun Global.
Marking a first for GIFT City, FINMAT Expo 2026 is a dedicated platform for the global financial ecosystem, bringing together exchanges, brokerage firms, proprietary trading firms, IBUs, hedge funds, fintechs, institutional investors, and service providers under one roof.
The event combines thought leadership with a dynamic expo experience, featuring expert-led discussions, our trademark Alpha Panel, and interactive exhibition booths with live demonstrations and showcases.
Why Attend?
Set in India’s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), FINMAT Expo offers a focused platform to explore the future of trading, regulation, market access, and financial technology—while enabling meaningful networking and strategic collaborations.
💡 Expert Panels – Insights from industry leaders
🤝 Networking – Connect with key decision-makers
🎤 Leadership Talks – Deep dives into market trends and innovation
🏢 Expo Showcase – Discover solutions from leading firms
Positioned at the heart of GIFT City, FINMAT Expo 2026 is set to be a flagship platform for collaboration, innovation, and industry leadership.
This Year's Exhibitors
What Your Get
As An Exhibitor
Fully Managed Exhibition Booth
A professionally prepared exhibition space for you to showcase your solutions and engage with attendees.
Targeted Visibility & Brand Exposure
Showcase your products, platforms, and innovations to fintech leaders, investors, and decision-makers.
Curated Networking Opportunities
Network with attendees through dedicated sessions and social events designed to spark new partnerships.
Pre-Scheduled Business Meetings
Access curated one-to-one meetings with selected companies for high-value business conversations.
High-Quality Lead Generation
Meet professionals actively seeking fintech and trading solutions, ready to become valuable leads.
Access to Decision-Makers
Engage with CEOs, founders, regulators, and key decision-makers to accelerate your business growth.
Private Meeting & Networking Spaces
Hold private meetings, partnership discussions, and client conversations in dedicated spaces.
Thought Leadership Opportunities
Showcase your expertise and innovation through panels, demos, and industry sessions.
Market Intelligence & Industry Insights
Stay ahead with insights into market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes.
Comprehensive Marketing & Media Exposure
Increase your brand visibility before, during, and after the event through targeted promotion.
Access to Conference & Networking Events
Gain access to keynotes, conference sessions, and exclusive networking opportunities.
Delegate
Passes &
Hospitality
Enjoy delegate passes, refreshments, networking breaks, and exclusive social experiences.
Interested in Sponsoring or Exhibiting?
Check out our range of packages to showcase your organisation at the FINMAT Expo 2026!
Agenda
Aura Foyer Area
08:30–09:50
Onsite Registration & Networking Tea/Coffee
Aura Meeting Room
09:50–10:00 | OFFICIAL INAUGURATION of FINMAT Expo
By Hemal Randerwala, Chief Executive Officer, Arjun Global
10:00–10:10 | OPENING ADDRESS
Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Gujarat
10:10–10:20 | Momento Distribution & Photograph
Felicitated by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, IFSCA & GIFT City
10:20–10:35 | Session/Fireside Chat: Future of Commodity Trading
Russell Robertson, Chief Business Development Officer, Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange & Clearing House
Vish Kumar, Regional Director – Middle East & India, Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange & Clearing House
10:30–10:45 | Fireside Chat: From Reactive to Real-Time: Transforming Risk Management Through Technology
Hemal Purohit, Managing Director – Cross Asset Sales, Clear Street
Atul Pawar, Chief Risk Officer, Clear Street
10:45–10:55 | Special Session: Standing Out in India: How Global Financial Firms Build Trust with Institutional Clients
Jay Thadeshwar, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Poised Media
10:55–11:10 | Networking Coffee Break
11:10–11:30 | Exchange Panel Discussion: International Trading Opportunities for Indian Capital (Inclusive of Q&A)
Moderator:
Karan Jalan, Managing Director, Marex
Panelists:
Ashish Gupta, CEO, SGX India Connect IFSC Limited, SGX Group
David Briody, Director, Head of Origination and Specialist Trading, London Stock Exchange
David Helps, Director of International Business Development, TMX
Joe Raia, President, Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange & Clearing House
11:30–11:50 | Panel Discussion: Future of Global Markets Is Every Asset (Inclusive of Q&A)
Moderator:
Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global
Panelists:
Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC Markets
Wouter Slijper, Senior Relationship Manager, ABN AMRO Clearing Bank NV
Shridhar Sheth, EVP, Head of India & Middle East, Trading Technologies
Meet Pandya, Chief Business Development Officer, NSE IX
11:50–12:10 | Investor Panel Discussion: Deploying Capital Across Global Markets (Inclusive of Q&A)
Moderator:
Ravi Doshi, Chief Executive Officer, Mirae Asset Financial Services
Panelists:
Pranay Ranjan Dwivedi, Managing Director & CEO, SBI Pension Funds
Amrita Mashar Joshi, Vice President – AIF Quantitative Strategies, Shah Investors Home Ltd.
Mihir Shirgaonkar, Vice President Alternative Investments, Phillip Ventures IFSC
Sandip Shah, Chief Business Officer, Eton Solutions LP
12:10–13:10 | Networking Lunch
13:10–13:30 | Alpha Panel: Hunting Alpha in a Changing Global Market (Inclusive of Q&A)
Moderator:
Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global
Panelists:
Himanshu Jhamb, Director, K2J Global
Nikhil Pritmani, Vice President – Global Markets, Futures First
Rick Aston, Head of Clearing Sales – MENA, Marex
Vishal Pateliya, Independent Quant/Algo Desk Trader, Sattvic Wealth
13:30–13:55 | Panel Discussion: GIFT City: Building India’s Global Financial Gateway (Inclusive of Q&A)
Synopsis:
GIFT City is rapidly emerging as India’s international financial centre, attracting global banks, exchanges, asset managers, insurers and fintech innovators. As the ecosystem continues to evolve, what opportunities lie ahead for international firms, investors and market participants? This discussion explores how GIFT City is shaping the future of cross-border finance, capital markets and financial innovation.
Moderator:
Sai Dutt, Owner, First Squawk & Redbox Global
Panelists:
HSBC
Dr. Dipesh Shah, Executive Director, IFSCA
V. Balasubramaniam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, NSE IX
AR Abdul Rasool, Founder & CEO, ZyBiSys Consulting Services LLP
Rajul Bohra, Partner, JSA
13:55–14:15 | Panel Discussion: Women in AI & the Future of Financial Markets – From Innovation to Execution (Inclusive of Q&A)
Moderator:
Elena Patimova, Director, Derivatives Sales, Cboe Global Markets
Panelists:
Sneha Bhageria, Co-Founder, SUGEE.IO
Dr. Jasmin B Gupta, Founder, MEIT Money
Akshaya Aayal, Vice President, Think360
Rachna Sachdeva, Chief Business Officer, Smartzmind
14:15–14:20 | MEGA Raffle
14:20–14:30 | Closing Remarks – Vote of Thanks
By Arjun Global and GIFT City
14:30–16:55 | Exhibition Networking & Hi-Tea
Registration Details
Join us for this unique, high-energy event at GIFT City Club, a member of Radisson Individuals, for a day of industry insights, discussions, and networking tailored for financial markets and technologies professionals.
Location
GIFT City Club, a member of Radisson Individuals.
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Arjun Global has hosted numerous successful events, including the renowned GIFT City Financial Markets & Technology Forum, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the globe.
“Our events provide a unique platform where industry leaders can unite to discuss top trends and topics, and to share profound insights with their peers from across the world.”
– Hanuman Dass, Founder & CEO, Arjun Global
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 
