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ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026 - 19TH EDITION

In 2026, the MEIRA Annual Conference returns to Dubai, marking its 19th edition and a highly anticipated return to the birthplace of MEIRA and the heart of its operations.


MEIRA’s Annual Conference has long been a key gathering for the Investor Relations and capital markets community. This year’s edition carries even greater significance, coming at a defining moment for Dubai and the wider region - offering a timely platform to bring the market together, demonstrate leadership, and reinforce confidence.

+ 900
Attendees
+ 50
Expert speakers
+ 40
Companies awarded
+ 30
Sessions and workshops

 

MEIRA 2026 Welcomes Dubai DET as Strategic Destination Partner

We are pleased to announce that the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has joined the MEIRA 2026 Annual Conference as our official Strategic Destination Partner.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing investor relations, capital markets excellence, and the continued growth of Dubai as a leading global centre for business, finance, and innovation.

Through its support, DET will help extend the Conference’s international reach, enhance the delegate experience, and further strengthen MEIRA 2026 as the region’s premier gathering for the investor relations and capital markets community.

We thank DET’s leadership for their confidence in MEIRA and look forward to working together to deliver an exceptional Conference in October 2026.

Conference Summary

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Conference
 A two-days conference with multiple opportunities to network and connect before and after the main event.
Curated,  High-Impact
Curated, High-Impact
A high-calibre, carefully curated agenda designed to deliver meaningful insight and impact.
Exclusive Awards Dinner
Exclusive Awards Dinner
Recognising leading IR professionals across the Middle East.
Exclusive Exhibition  Space
Exclusive Exhibition Space
Opportunities to showcase your brand and connect with key industry stakeholders.

Why attend?

  • Be where the market comes together
    Join the region’s most influential gathering for investor relations, ESG, and capital markets professionals.
  • Gain insights that matter now
    Hear directly from senior leaders, regulators, and global investors on the trends shaping the year ahead.
  • Connect with a world-class network
    Engage with C-suite executives, IROs, fund managers, and policymakers in a highly curated environment.
  • Turn conversations into opportunities
    Build meaningful relationships through focused networking, not just crowded interactions.
  • Stay ahead of best practice
    Learn how leading organisations are evolving their IR strategies in a rapidly changing market.
  • Be part of what’s next
    Contribute to the dialogue shaping the future of capital markets in the Middle East.
Agenda

Agenda

Capital Markets in a New Era: Building Resilience and Unlocking Future Growth
ScheduleThursday, 1 October 2026 | Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
08:00 - 09:10REGISTRATION, NETWORKING BREAKFAST & EXHIBITION
09:10 - 09:15

19th MEIRA Annual Conference — Opening

Speaker:

  • Habiba Basiony, Master of Ceremonies
09:15 - 09:25

Capital Markets in a New Era: The Questions Shaping 2026 and Beyond

  • Welcome to the 19th MEIRA Annual Conference & Awards and perspectives on a year of significant change for the region’s capital markets
  • The evolving role of investor relations and the importance of strong, trusted connections between companies and the investment community
  • Setting the scene for the conversations, perspectives and ideas that will shape MEIRA 2026

Speakers:

  • Andrew Tarbuck, Chair, MEIRA
  • Reza Eftekhari, Chief Executive Officer, MEIRA
09:25 - 09:45

Regulating the Future: Innovation, Integration and Trust in UAE Capital Markets

  • The evolution of the UAE’s capital markets and the regulatory priorities shaping their next phase of growth
  • Enabling innovation while strengthening investor confidence, market integrity and trust
  • Building a more connected, competitive and globally attractive UAE capital markets ecosystem

Speaker:

  • H.E. Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer, UAE Capital Market Authority
  • Moderator: Andrew Tarbuck, Chair, MEIRA
09:50 - 09:55

Leadership Keynote

Speaker:

  • Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer, Salik
09:55 - 10:10

The Global Economic Outlook: What Lies Ahead

Speaker:

  • Rajeev Sibal, Managing Director, Senior Global Economist, Morgan Stanley
10:10 - 10:40

The Great Repricing: Navigating the Global Economic Landscape

  • The forces reshaping the global economy and investment landscape — from interest rates and geopolitics to technology and shifting patterns of growth
  • How investors are reassessing risk, opportunity and asset allocation in a rapidly changing world
  • What the changing global landscape means for capital flows, valuations and investor sentiment across the Middle East

Speakers:

  • Rajeev Sibal, Managing Director, Senior Global Economist, Morgan Stanley
  • Ehsan Khoman, AVP, Investment Strategist, BlackRock
  • Dr. Edward Geall, AVP, Investment Strategist, State Street

Moderator: Amer Halawi, Head of Research, Al Ramz

10:40 - 11:10NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION
11:10 - 11:45

Leading Through Uncertainty: The C-Suite Agenda for Growth, Resilience & Value Creation

  • How leadership teams are navigating growth and capital allocation in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment
  • Balancing investment and growth with financial resilience, operational performance and sustainable shareholder returns
  • Communicating priorities, managing risk and building long-term investor confidence

Speakers:

  • Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, ADNOC Drilling
  • Dr. Christoph Berentzen, Chief Financial Officer, TECOM Group
  • Khalid Al Qassabi, Chief Financial Officer, OQ Exploration & Production
  • Mazin Khan, Chief Financial Officer, Masdar

Moderator: Sofia El Boury, First Abu Dhabi Bank

11:45 - 12:20

Inside the Investor Mind: What Drives Allocation Decisions Today?

  • What drives investment conviction today — from earnings quality, cash generation and returns to governance, liquidity and dividends
  • How global investors assess GCC companies and markets against opportunities across developed and emerging markets
  • What investors expect from management and IR — from access and disclosure to guidance, engagement and building long-term conviction

Speakers:

  • Rami Sidani, Head of Frontier Investments, Schroders
  • Salah Shamma, Portfolio Manager and Head of Investment, MENA Equities, Franklin Templeton
  • Gus Chehayeb, Founding Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Sancta Capital

Moderator: Ilhame Aidi, Executive Director | Head of MENA Equity Sales, Morgan Stanley

12:20 - 12:50

Markets in Transition: The Evolution of Regional Capital Markets

  • How regional exchanges are evolving to deepen markets, attract capital and broaden investor participation
  • The next phase of market development — from new products and greater access to technology and innovation
  • How MENA capital markets can strengthen their global relevance, competitiveness and connectivity as the region continues to grow

Speakers:

  • Hamed Ali, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Financial Market
  • Omar Radwan, Executive Chairman, Egyptian Stock Exchange
  • Haitham Al Salmi, Chief Executive Officer, Muscat Stock Exchange

Moderator: Simon Hailes, Head of Middle East, Edelman Smithfield

12:55 - 13:00

Morning Closing Remarks

Speaker:

  • Habiba Basiony, Master of Ceremonies
13:00 - 14:00LUNCH & NETWORKING
14:00 - 14:35

Investor Relations Under Pressure: What Investors Expect in Volatile Markets

  • How leading IR teams navigate periods of volatility, uncertainty and rapidly changing investor sentiment
  • What investors expect when visibility is limited — from speed and transparency to consistency, judgement and credibility
  • How companies approach guidance, disclosure and investor engagement while maintaining confidence in the long-term investment case

Speakers:

  • Tatiana Volochkovich, Vice President, Investor Relations, ADNOC Group
  • Peter Hutton, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Saudi Aramco
  • Dalal AlDousari, Head of Investor Relations, Gulf Bank
  • Ahmed Al Baraami, Chief Financial Officer, OQ Base Industries

Moderator: Sam Ryan Siahpolo, Partner, Head of IR, IP Excellera

14:35 - 15:10

Beyond Equity: Financing Growth in Global Capital Markets

  • How leading companies are approaching funding and global capital markets to support growth, investment and long-term strategic ambitions
  • What debt investors and rating agencies look for — from financial resilience and capital allocation to liquidity and funding discipline
  • Building an integrated approach to debt and equity investor relations that strengthens market confidence and supports long-term access to capita

Speakers:

  • Redwan Ahmed, Group Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, DP World
  • Abdalla Mohamed Al Musharrekh, Senior Vice President, Treasury and Investor Relations, Mubadala
  • Asjad Yahya, Vice President, Investor Relations, TAQA
  • Bruce Johnson, Director, Corporate Finance and Treasury, Masdar

Moderator: Dhanya Issac, Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets, Edelman Smithfield

15:10 - 15:15

Closing Remarks & Special Announcement

Speaker:

  • Reza Eftekhari, Chief Executive Officer, MEIRA
15:15 - 15:30AFTERNOON BREAK
15:30 - 17:00

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

  • Raising the Bar: What GCC IR Excellence Really Looks Like in an Emerging EMEA Context — Extel
  • The New Capital Equation: Performance, Sustainability and Investor Access — MSCI
  • Investor Relations Under Pressure: What Investors Expect in Volatile Markets — IP Excellera
  • Translating Climate Science into Financial Impacts: Pricing Risk Across Public Market Portfolios — S&P Global Energy
  • From Data to Disclosure: Building a Smarter IR Data Journey — Fanda
18:00 - 19:00PRE-GALA RECEPTION
19:00 - 22:00Gala Dinner & Awards

 

Special rates for MEIRA delegates​

We’re pleased to offer MEIRA Conference Attendees exclusive discounted rates at the Royal Atlantis and the Hilton Palm Jumeirah

Rooms are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis—please book as soon as possible to secure your accommodation.  

Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis the Royal We’re pleased to offer MEIRA Conference Attendees preferred rates. Visit this unique link to book your room. 

 
 
 

 

Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah

We’re pleased to offer MEIRA Conference Attendees exclusive discounted rates at Hilton Palm Jumeirah for the MEIRA Annual Conference from September 30, 2026 through October 3 (subject to availability).

Emirates, official airline of the 2026 MEIRA Annual Conference

Since Emirates took off in 1985, its passion has been to offer you greater comfort, a wider choice of entertainment and a better night’s sleep, whichever class you fly in. That remains the Emirates promise today.

When you fly with Emirates to more than 140 destinations, you can enjoy a better rest in lie-flat seats and private suites, relax with award-winning entertainment on widescreen TVs, and stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi in every class.

To Fly Better means tasting the delicious flavours of the world as you travel across six continents and meeting fellow travellers in the A380 Onboard Lounge. It means enjoying a shower spa at 40,000 feet, so you arrive refreshed and ready for the next part of your journey.

Above all, it has always been about providing better service.

Fly with Emirates on one of the youngest and most advanced fleets in the sky, including the world’s largest fleet of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft, and enjoy a better travel experience every time.

 

 Attendees can benefit from an exclusive discount to travel to Dubai (DXB):

• Promotional code: EVE62MW 
• Travel into DXB: 26 September to 7 October 2026 
• Return from DXB: No later than 17 October 2026
 
Discount applicable on Saver, Flex, and Flex Plus online fares on Business Class and on Economy Class return fares, as well as on Flex Plus online fares on Premium Economy Class return fares.
 
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