Tejas Shah – IORA International Pte. Ltd. (SGP)

Looking back, my absolute favourite memory takes me to October 2022 at the BIR Convention in Dubai Festival City. At just 26, I was one of the youngest attendees, representing IORA International Pte. Ltd., Singapore — a proud Gold Member of BIR. As a young trader on my second trip to Dubai, the Convention opened up an incredible world for me. The Welcome Evening at Nikki Beach set an amazing vibe, followed by the unforgettable Young Traders Networking Evening at Atelier M Rooftop Bar. The Gold Member Lounge also became my go-to spot — a fantastic initiative that made networking both comfortable and productive. My most special memory happened outside the exhibition floor. Wanting to visit the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, I ran into my ex-boss, Mr Dhawal Shah. Knowing I was new to the city, he kindly invited me to ride in the official management bus heading near the Burj Khalifa for the President’s Dinner. That gesture, and BIR’s kindness to the next generation, is something I will never forget.