Finding Opportunities and Managing Risk
In partnership with
Tariffs, Trade & Transformation
How trade, geopolitics and AI are shaping the global and GCC investor landscape. Join EXANTE for an exclusive, invitation-only business breakfast.
Dubai International Finance Centre, Gate Village, Building 3
Capital Club, Dubai
8 December 2025
08:45 AM –11:45 PM (GST)
Finding Opportunities and Managing Risk
In partnership with
Tariffs, Trade & Transformation
How trade, geopolitics and AI are shaping the global and GCC investor landscape. Join EXANTE for an exclusive, invitation-only business breakfast.
Dubai International Finance Centre, Gate Village, Building 3
Capital Club, Dubai
8 December 2025
08:45 AM –11:45 PM (GST)
Join senior professionals for a breakfast briefing at the Capital Club, Dubai, to discuss how trade, geopolitics and technology are redefining investing.
Unpack where the next waves of opportunity lie and network with peers.
About the Event
- Market update:
Policy, power and growthFind out how emerging trade policies, geopolitics, and AI are redefining the investment landscape.1. - Why options matter: Opportunities in volatilityHow options can empower you in a market that’s changing fast.2.
- Why technology
mattersHow next-gen brokerage technology connects you and your clients to investments across multiple asset classes.3.
About the Event
- Market update:
Policy, power and growthFind out how emerging trade policies, geopolitics, and AI are redefining the investment landscape.1. - Why options matter: Opportunities in volatilityHow options can empower you in a market that’s changing fast.2.
- Why technology
mattersExploring how next-generation brokerage technology connects markets, data, and clients in a unified trading environment.3.
Speakers
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Ashraf BajsairHead of Regional Sales, Middle East, EXANTE -
Dr Renée FriedmanGlobal Head of Research,
EXANTE -
Kris AntoniewskiSenior Relationship Manager, EXANTE -
Eric BertrandFutures and options expert, in partnership with CME Group
Agenda (local time, GST)
8 December 2025
08:45 AM – 11:45 AM
08:45 AM – 11:45 AM
08:45–09:15
Arrival and registration
09:15–09:20
Welcome speech
Ashraf Bajsair, Head of Regional Sales, Middle East, EXANTE
Ashraf Bajsair, Head of Regional Sales, Middle East, EXANTE
09:20–09:50
From the Abraham Accords to AI to FTAs: Balancing Policy, Power, and Growth
Q&A session
Dr Renée Friedman, Global Head of Research, EXANTE
Q&A session
Dr Renée Friedman, Global Head of Research, EXANTE
09:50–10:20
The rise of options – empowering traders in a transforming market?
Q&A session
Eric Bertrand, Futures and options expert, in partnership with CME Group
Q&A session
Eric Bertrand, Futures and options expert, in partnership with CME Group
10:20–10:45
Beyond the platform: Integrated brokerage solutions for a connected future
Kris Antoniewski, Senior Relationship Manager, EXANTE
Kris Antoniewski, Senior Relationship Manager, EXANTE
10:45–11:45
Wrap-up and networking
Venue
Capital Club Dubai, located in the heart of the DIFC, is a global community of business leaders united by curiosity and a vision for a better future. The Club fosters meaningful connections through curated experiences, inspiring conversations, and thought-provoking events with global experts and policymakers.
By sparking collaboration across ideas and disciplines, it aims to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities – establishing itself as a leading voice of business in the UAE.
Capital Club DIFC
Gate Village, Building 3
Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC)
Gate Village, Building 3
Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC)
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