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About the Festival
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Senior Attendees
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Director-Level or Above
1st October
“Mobilising Global Capital”
The annual meeting place for Saudi Arabia's Finance community
Are you active in Saudi Arabia's financial markets? Do you want to expand your business in this space?
As global trade shifts and geopolitical tensions reshape the financial landscape, the world of finance is growing more complex… and more interconnected.
As Saudi Arabia continues to open up on it's way to Vision 2030, there is a broader, more diverse array of counterparties emerging across the globe. The opportunity set has never been greater.
GBM: Saudi Arabia is where industry leaders active in the Kingdom come together for insights, knowledge-sharing, and crucial meetings for business development. From major market players to boutique innovators, GBM: Saudi Arabia offers unmatched access to business connections and opportunity.
Progress deal flow across multiple markets with us in one festival location. Each event shares a networking arena so that you can access senior decision-makers from the entire ecosystem at one time, and hear from active industry expects across separate topical agendas.
One GBM: Saudi Arabia delegate ticket permits you access to all events (we do not sell individual tickets).
ENQUIRIES? EMAIL: marketing@globalbankingmarkets.com
Benefits of Sponsoring
Seize this exclusive chance to stand out and drive real business—secure your sponsorship today!.
Drive ROI with 1-2-1 Meetings
Pre-select prospects, and then our concierge team schedules targeted meetings in an exclusive branded space.
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Save time & travel Costs
Connect with senior decision-makers from 22+ countries in one location (800+ attendees: 87% director-level or above).
Showcase your expertise
By speaking & presenting a case study to a room full of existing & potential clients.
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Boost awareness
Amongst key stakeholders by taking an exhibition space & demonstrating your products & services.
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Accelerate deals
Meet senior decision-makers ready to move deals forward.
Win more business
Your prospects proactively seek out new business partners at the event & can request meetings with contacts they want to do business with
How Do We Deliver a High ROI for Attendees?
- Creating Valuable Connections
- An Elite Customer Base
- A Truly Global Audience
Creating Valuable Connections
Creating valuable connections
Established in 2010, we have deep-rooted connections with local, regional and international industry leaders and experts across all our markets.
Our role is to help you connect with your key targets by providing unique, high-level 1-2-1 meeting and networking opportunities that you can’t access anywhere else.
An Elite Customer Base
An elite customer base
87% of attendees are director-level or above: we gather the senior decision-makers you need to meet, so that you can organise important business meetings and network with them.
Industries we attract include: public and private issuers and borrowers, sovereigns, governments, corporates, investors, banks, DFIs/MDFIs, law firms, regulators, insurance companies, insurance brokers, market practitioners & more.
A small sample of our valued clients: ADCB, Alinma Bank, BSF, BSF Capital, Deloitte, Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Kirkland & Ellis, Riyad Bank, S&P Global, and Standard Chartered.
A Truly Global Audience
A truly global audience
Meet the global banking and markets ecosystem active in the Kingdom at GBM: Saudi Arabia – 22+ countries will be represented under one roof.
Countries we reach: Austria, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Egypt, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States and more.
1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service
We are the Number 1 Business Meetings Facilitator for the Global Financial Markets
- 1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service
- What the Service Includes
1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service
Our dedicated meetings concierge team pre-arrange and schedule your targeted sponsor 1-2-1 meetings, so you can get in front of your clients and partners to:
Establish relationships, improve connectivity, discuss business and move deals along
Our customers utilise the 1-2-1 Meetings Concierge Service to secure face time with the most sought-after attendees at our events. The service allows you to schedule meetings pre-event, ahead of anyone else, helping you build relationships with active issuers, borrowers, investors & financiers.
What the Service Includes
We will:
1. Send you the delegate list before the event
2. Send the meeting requests on your behalf
3. Alert you of who would like to meet with you
4. Book the time and place of your meeting
5. Provide onsite meeting support
Why does your Industry Participate?
Network with the entire global banking and markets ecosystem at our events
Financial Services
Gain high-quality business contacts and leads.
Connect with top executives from leading FIs and DFIs.
Expand deal pipeline with clients active in the Kingdom's financial markets.
Engage with CFOs, CEOs, and Treasury Heads from top corporates.
Strengthen relationships and boost revenue with existing clients.
Regional Banks
Host Non-Deal Roadshow meetings with top investors, banks & DFIs to expand lending and distribution.
Meet issuers and borrowers active in the Kingdom in one place.
Build investor relations and showcase bank highlights to key decision-makers.
International Banks
Meet top private and public issuers and borrowers within the Kingdom.
Fast-track deals with existing partners. Build high-quality connections with prospects.
Engage multinational corporates looking to expand.
Local Law Firms
Stand out as the top local law firm.
Meet international law firms for regional partnerships.
Connect with senior decision-makers from key corporates, sovereigns, investors, and banks.
International Law Firms
Position their firm as the top international law partner in the Kingdom's financial markets.
Secure new business from target markets.
Strengthen relationships and grow revenue with existing clients.
Connect with senior decision-makers from key corporates, sovereigns, investors, banks, and local law firms.
Corporates
Meet local and international FIs to discuss transactions and financing strategies.
Connect with issuers and borrowers to share insights.
Learn how others navigate market volatility.
Engage with potential and existing lenders and advisors.
Sovereigns
Meet local and international FIs to discuss transactions and financing strategies.
Connect with government peers to share 12–18 month strategies.
Engage with investors on financing strategies and deals.
Investors
Hold 1-2-1 meetings with senior decision-makers from the Kingdom's corporates, governments, and FIs.
Connect with local and international investors active within Saudi Arabia.
Hear from with other investors active in the Kingdom's financial markets.
Festival App
Download the networking app today to start pre-arranging meeting before your clients' agendas fill up!
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Accommodation
For hotels near Cape Town International Convention Centre (event venue), please use this link: https://hotelmap.com/MTAA8
If you require assistance, please contact Katie.Evans@GlobalBankingMarkets.com