About this Event
Financial Markets & Technology Expo (FINMAT Expo 2026)
13 October 2026 | GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
About the Event
Join us in India’s rising financial powerhouse, GIFT City, for FINMAT Expo 2026, hosted by Arjun Global — marking a first for GIFT City, the expo is a dedicated platform for the global financial ecosystem, bringing together exchanges, family offices, banks, 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 keynote addresses, panel discussions, fireside chats, a dedicated exhibition, live demonstrations and extensive networking.
What's In Store For You?
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 industry collaborations.
- Expert discussions on the latest developments shaping the financial markets and technology
- Experience our signature Alpha Panel and gain valuable insights into emerging market trends
- Discover interactive expo booths, live demonstrations, and innovative solution showcases
- Connect with industry leaders, professionals, and innovators shaping the financial ecosystem
Positioned at the heart of GIFT City, FINMAT Expo 2026 is poised to emerge as a premier nexus for financial innovation, strategic collaboration, and industry leadership.
Sponsor/Exhibition Opportunities
If your organization is interested in sponsoring or collaborating on this event, please contact the event team at .
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Onsite Registration & Networking Tea/Coffee
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
EXHIBITION INAUGURATION CEREMONY by Hon'ble Deputy CM - Ribbon Cutting
🕑: 09:50 AM - 09:55 AM
OFFICIAL INAUGURATION of FINMAT Expo
Info: Paul MacGregor, Executive Director, Arjun Global
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:05 AM
OPENING ADDRESS
Info: Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Gujarat
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome Remarks by GIFT City
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Momento Distribution & Photograph felicitated by Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Future of Commodity Trading
Info: Russell Robertson, Chief Business Development Officer, Abaxx Commodity Furtures Exchange & Clearing House
Vish Kumar, Regional Director - Middle East & India, Abaxx Commodity Furtures Exchange & Clearing House
🕑: 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:10 AM
From Reactive to Real-Time: Transforming Risk Management Through Technology
Info: Hemal Purohit, Managing Director - Cross Asset Sales, Clear Street
Atul Pawar, Chief Risk Officer, Clear Street
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:20 AM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Coffee Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Exchange Panel Discussion: International Trading Opportunities for Indian Capi
Info: Moderator
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 Furtures Exchange & Clearing House
🕑: 11:45 AM - 11:55 AM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:10 PM
Panel Discussion: Future Of Global Markets is Every Asset
Info: Panelists
Oriano Lizza, Sales Trader, CMC
Queenie Kuo, Business Development Manager, CMC
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:20 PM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:35 PM
Investor Panel Discussion: Deploying Capital Across Global Markets
Info: Moderator
Ravi Doshi, Chief Business 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, Phillip Ventures IFSC
🕑: 12:35 PM - 12:45 PM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Alpha Panel: Hunting Alpha in a Changing Global Market
Info: Moderator
Alex Lawton, Chief Executive Officer, Clear Street
Panelists
Himanshu Jhamb, Director, K2J Global
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:25 PM
Panel Discussion: GIFT City: Building India's Global Financial Gateway
Info: Moderator
Nitesh Jaiswal, CEO, Jaypee Capital Services IFSC Pvt Ltd & Chairman & President, GIFT Brokers Association
Panelists
HSBC (Speaker TBC)
Dipesh Shah, Executive Director, IFSCA
🕑: 02:25 PM - 02:35 PM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:50 PM
Panel Discussion: Women in AI & the Future of Financial Markets - From Innovat
Info: Panelists
Sneha Bhageria, Co-Founder, SUGEE.IO
Dr. Jasmin B Gupta, Founder, MEIT Money
Shobhita Agarwal, Co- Founder & CEO, Craft AI
Akshaya Aayal, Vice President, Think360
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Q&A (Ask Questions & Stand a Chance to Win a Raffle)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
MEGA Raffle
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:20 PM
Closing Remarks - Vote of Thanks from Arjun Global and GIFT City
🕑: 03:20 PM - 05:30 PM
Exhibition Networking & Hi-Tea
Event venue & nearby stays
Gift City Club, a member of Radisson Individuals, Gift City Club Road, Gandhinagar, India
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.