Doha: Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is hosting the 20th Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) 2024 from Nov. 4-7, 2024.
This marks the first time the prestigious conference will be held in Qatar, underscoring the country’s expanding role in the global business community.
The CRF Conference is an annual event hosted in a different country every year, attracting participants from around the globe. It serves as a platform for registries to stay informed about the latest developments in corporate business registers, share knowledge and insights, and network with peers.
Under the theme “Innovative Registries – Business Enablers of the Future,” the conference will explore the crucial role of registries in fostering business growth and adaptation amid rapidly changing economic and technological landscapes. Key topics will include the integration of Distributed Ledger Technology and Artificial Intelligence in business registries, compliance with FATF recommendations, and strategies for combating economic crimes using cor
porate vehicles.
The conference will address other crucial subjects relevant to corporate registries, including corporate re-domiciliation, corporate insolvency, challenges in the tokenisation of shares and assets, regulation of company service providers, and de-registrations without a liquidator.
Deputy CEO and Chief Legal Officer at QFC Nasser Al Taweel highlighted the event’s significance for Qatar’s business environment, saying: “We are proud to bring this prestigious event to Qatar, which opens a unique opportunity to strengthen international business connections. This conference enables engagement between local organizations and global thought leaders and presents insights on best practices in corporate governance. Our commitment to nurturing a dynamic and transparent business environment aligns perfectly with the objectives of the Corporate Registers Forum. By hosting this event in Qatar, we aim to enhance the capabilities of our business environment and foster a culture of transparency and innovatio
n.”
Source: Qatar News Agency