B2PRIME Announces B2MEET -- Private Forums for Top-Tier Market Insights
More than just a networking event concept, B2MEET represents an intellectual format for engaging with the industry's sharpest minds. Built around closed-door dialogue and forward-looking ideas, it is designed for financial leaders who value actionable insight and prioritize depth over visibility. Each gathering is carefully curated, providing access to people and perspectives not found in traditional channels. B2MEET is where smart money meets smart ideas – and where ideas become influence.
Eugenia Mykuliak, Founder & Executive Director of B2PRIME Group, explains the vision behind the initiative: "At B2PRIME, we've always believed that the most valuable conversations happen off the record, in trusted circles, with people who see where the market is heading. B2MEET is our way of investing in those conversations. It's about shaping ideas and building the kind of intellectual capital that drives long-term value."
The upcoming Cyprus edition of the B2MEET event will take place on 16th June 2025 at the prestigious Limassol Marina, providing an elegant and discreet setting for Cyprus' leading Heads of Dealing and senior trading executives.
Keynote speaker Azad Zangana, renowned Independent Global Economist and former Senior European Economist at Schroders will deliver a timely briefing titled "Monetising Macro Volatility: Gold, Interest Rates & Hedging Strategies." His talk will cover near-term economic outlook, evolving risk factors, and longer-term investment trends — explicitly tailored for market practitioners.
B2MEET will continue with the next exclusive sessions planned for London and Dubai, extending its global reach and cultivating a high-impact community of financial thought leaders.
About B2MEET
B2MEET is a private event series by B2PRIME Group, uniting elite market professionals for high-impact, off-the-record discussions. Unlike large-scale conferences, B2MEET fosters strategic depth, confidential dialogue, and long-term value — built around relationships that matter. Each edition is highly curated, limited in attendance, and tailored to senior roles where insight meets execution.
About B2PRIME
B2PRIME Group is a global financial services provider for institutional and professional clients. Regulated by leading authorities—including CySEC, SFSA, FSCA, and FSC Mauritius—the company offers deep liquidity across multiple asset classes. Committed to the highest compliance standards, B2PRIME delivers institutional-grade trading solutions with a focus on reliability, transparency, and operational excellence.
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