Friday, September 25, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
All times are New York local time
New York Marriott Marquis
Times Square
01 / Overview
Emerging & Frontier Markets Investment Forum
A focused forum on emerging markets, investment in Bangladesh, technology, and the conversations and connections that move opportunity forward.
Date
September 25, 2026
Time
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
New York local time
Venue
New York Marriott Marquis
Times Square
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Chief Guest & Keynote Address
Professor Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Laureate
02 / Programme
The Day’s Agenda
Friday, September 25, 2026 · All times are New York local time
8:30 – 9:30 AM
Arrival
Doors Open, Check-in & Coffee
Badge pickup, morning coffee and early networking.
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Panel
Emerging Market Panel
Opening Remarks
- Dr. Ahsan H. MansurChairman, mCapital Ltd.; Former Governor, Bangladesh Bank
Panelists
- Dr. M. Kabir HassanProfessor of Finance, University of New Orleans
- Sharareh NoorbaloochiZeytoon Ventures
- Khadija KhartitFounder & CEO, Sohaara Ventures; Judge, Morocco Shark Tank
- Alicia SorpsonU.S. Investment Advisor, Türkiye
- Kamal SulaimanCEO, Sinbad Capital
- Tessal Maharizky FebrianDirector, IPC, New York
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Panel
Invest Bangladesh
Transforming from a Frontier to an Emerging Market
Keynote Presentation
- Ashik ChowdhuryExecutive Chairman, BIDA · Invest Bangladesh
Moderator
- Dr. Ahsan H. MansurChairman, mCapital Ltd.
Panelists
- Alex WangChina FDI
- Tom HarveyAberdeen Investments
- Mohammad RasoulliFounder, AIX2; Stanford University
- Peter FindleyExodus Capital; former BlackRock
- Dr. AbdulRahman Alharbi, CFA, PhD, MISASIDF · Saudi Aramco
11:30 – 11:45 AM
Address
mCapital Introduction
Special Address
- Dr. Ahsan H. MansurChairman, mCapital Ltd.
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Address
Distinguished Leader Address
Speaker
- Dr. Junaid Kamal AhmadVice President of Operations, MIGA, World Bank Group
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Chief Guest · Keynote
Chief Guest & Keynote Address
Professor Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Peace Laureate
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Networking
Luncheon & Networking
Lunch and open conversation among investors, leaders, founders and institutions.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Panel
Technology Panel
Moderator
- Moshiur KhondokarBITNA
Panelists
- Sylvana SinhaCEO, Praava Health
- Toufique HarunCTO, Jaan Health
- Saraf TalukderFounder, Kreebo AI
- Aziz AhmedCEO, UTC Associates
- Iftekhaar IvaanCEO, Kahinik
- Professor Abdullah Al Mamun, PhDWUST
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Panel
Global Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce
Speakers
- Radwan Chowdhury
- Sheik Galib Rahman
- Quazi Ahmed
- Shohel Ahmed
03 / Venue
Meet Us in Times Square
New York Marriott Marquis · Times Square
Friday, September 25, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, New York local time