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1st Annual Conference
10. November 2026

Invest in Syria

A New Chapter for Syria’s Economy
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Invest in Syria

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A New Chapter for Syria's Economy

After years of conflict, Syria faces the task of fundamentally rebuilding its economy and financial system. Invest in Syria is a high-level conference taking place on 10 November 2026 at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, bringing together key counterparts from the Syrian and German financial system, European actors, and international and national development banks. The goal is to present Syria's key economic priorities and perspectives to international stakeholders, strengthen relationships, and open sustainable channels for continued engagement.

At the core of the conference is a shared dialogue on how international partners can best support Syria's own reconstruction priorities - from strengthening the banking and payments system as a foundation for economic stability, to enabling private sector investment and entrepreneurship as drivers of inclusive growth. Bringing together regulators, commercial banks, and Frankfurt School management enables in-depth, strategic discussions on long-term cooperation. The conference will be followed by a networking evening, offering participants the opportunity to continue conversations.

Please note: The event is by invitation only. Nevertheless, we kindly invite you to indicate your interest via our website. Following a brief review process, we will be pleased to provide you with a final confirmation of your participation.

Basel Chaban
Director – Head of FS Risk Advisory,
International Advisory Services
Sarah Souam
Project Manager,
International Advisory Services
Meryem Tas
Director,
Frankfurt School Forum

Dialogue between policymakers,

regulators, and banking executives

Syrian and German

financial system

Building Partnerships

for Syria’s Recovery

Financial Sector as a

Pillar of Reconstruction

Pathways for Participation

and Investment

Das Frankfurt-School-International-Advisory-Services-Logo verlinkt auf die Website unter https://www.frankfurt-school.de/en/international-advisory-services
Das Central-Bank-of-Syria-Logo verlinkt auf die Website unter https://cb.gov.sy/index.php?lang=2

Speakers

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H.E. Mohammed Safwat Raslan
Governor of the Central Bank of Syria


Porträtfoto von Ghiath Bilal

Ghiath Bilal
VP & Executive Director, Syrian German Business Council


Porträtfoto von Basel Chaban

Basel Chaban
Director – Head of FS Risk Advisory, International Advisory Services


Porträtfoto von Eugen Doce

Eugen Doce
Senior Director, International Advisory Services


Porträtfoto von Zuzana Franz

Zuzana Franz
Co-Head of International Banking Sales, ODDO-BHF SE


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Eva Steinhaus
Regional Representative for the German Export Credit Agency German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)


Porträtfoto von Felix Henkys

Moderation
Felix Henkys
Senior Project Manager, International Advisory Services


Porträtfoto von Sarah Souam

Moderation
Sarah Souam
Project Manager, International Advisory Services


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Porträtfoto von Safwat Raslan

“Building a new Syria also means building a stronger financial system – one that people and businesses can trust and that is connected to the world. At the Central Bank of Syria, we are working to modernise our institution, strengthen stability, and create the conditions for investment and growth. There is much to do, but we are laying the foundations for a stronger Syria tomorrow.”

H.E. Mohammed Safwat Raslan
Governor of the Central Bank of Syria
Porträtfoto von Eugen Doce

“The international reintegration of Syrian banks will be key to Syria’s recovery. At the same time, the people of Syria and Germany have built strong personal ties over recent years. A close economic cooperation can create benefits for both countries. At Frankfurt School, we want to serve as a bridge and an enabler for the financial and real sectors of both economies.”

Eugen Doce
Senior Director, Head of International Advisory Services
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“As one of the world’s leading business schools, Frankfurt School is the perfect meeting place for international executives looking to expand their knowledge and network in management & finance.”

Fatma Dirkes
Vice President, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Agenda

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Host
Eugen Doce

Senior Director, International Advisory Services
13:00 — 14:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00 — 14:15
Opening Remarks
14:15 — 14:25
Building Partnerships for Syria’s Recovery

Keynote 1
14:25 — 14:35
Priorities in Syria’s Financial Transition

Keynote 2
14:35 — 15:35
Restoring confidence: Financial Sector as a Pillar of Reconstruction
Panel 1
15:35 — 15:45
The Business Case for Investing in Syria

Keynote 3
15:45 — 16:45
Inclusive Futures, Pathways for Participation and Investment

Panel 2
16:45 — 16:55
Closing Remarks
16:55 — 19:00
Networking Reception

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Target audience

Representatives of German and international central banks and regulators

Representatives of the Central Bank of Syria and Syrian financial institutions

Executives from German commercial banks with a focus on financial institutions / emerging markets

Development banks and organizations

Syrian and German entrepreneurs as well as the Syrian diaspora

Institutional investors and fund managers interested in MENA / post-conflict markets

Programm

Porträtfoto von Basel Chaban

Basel Chaban
Director – Head of FS Risk Advisory,
International Advisory Services,
E-Mail: b.chaban@fs.de

Porträtfoto von Meryem Tas

Meryem Tas
Director,
Frankfurt School Forum
E-Mail: m.tas@fsforum.de

Organisation

Porträtfoto von Sarah Souam

Sarah Souam
Project Manager
International Advisory Services
E-Mail: s.souam@fs.de

Porträtfoto von Melissa Bednarz

Melissa Bednarz
Telefon: +49 (0)69 154008-267
E-Mail: m.bednarz@fsforum.de

Kontakt

Hier finden Sie unser Kontaktformular und die Informationen zu weiteren Ansprechpartnern. Unser Team steht Ihnen bei Rückfragen gerne zur Verfügung.

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60322 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

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