The Kuwait Investment Conference 2026: A Platform for Insight, Strategy, and Collaboration
The Investment Conference 2026, hosted by Burgan Bank in strategic partnership with KAMCO Invest, concluded with strong engagement, reaffirming its standing as a premier regional forum for strategic investment dialogue. Now in its third edition, the Conference convened prominent global experts, institutional leaders, and senior executives to examine macroeconomic developments, capital flows, and long-term investment opportunities shaping regional and international markets.
Held under the theme “Insights and Strategies Shaping Opportunities,” the Conference highlighted the importance of disciplined investment thinking, governance, and collaboration in an environment marked by economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The event underscored the depth of integration between Burgan Bank and KAMCO Invest across private banking, wealth management, markets, and investment advisory.
Key discussions were led by Faisal Sarkhou, Chief Executive Officer of KAMCO Invest and Vice Chairman of Burgan Bank, who emphasized the strategic value of collaboration between banking and investment institutions and the role of industry platforms in supporting informed capital allocation. Insights into capital markets trends, regional liquidity, and cross-border capital flows were shared by Abdullah AlSharekh, Managing Director – Markets & Investment Banking at KAMCO Invest and Board Member of Burgan Bank.
The evolving needs of high-net-worth clients and the importance of integrated, long-term wealth planning were addressed by Sana Al-Hadlaq, Managing Director – Wealth Management at KAMCO Invest. From Burgan Bank’s perspective, Meshari Shehab, General Manager – Private Banking & Wealth Management, highlighted the Conference’s role in extending the Bank’s advisory mandate and providing clients with access to global perspectives and credible insights.
Additional perspectives on treasury strategy, liquidity management, and institutional resilience were provided by Abdullah Marafie, General Manager – Treasury & Financial Institutions, while Manaf Khaled AlMenaifi, General Manager – Strategic Planning & Monitoring Group, emphasized the importance of strategic foresight and disciplined execution in navigating long-term market cycles.
Beyond thought leadership, The Investment Conference 2026 strengthened engagement between clients, institutional stakeholders, and the financial media, reinforcing Burgan Bank and KAMCO Invest’s shared commitment to advancing the wealth management and investment landscape in Kuwait and the wider region. The success of this edition further cements the Conference as a cornerstone platform for informed dialogue and sustainable value creation.