Abu Dhabi Finance Week Expands International Reach

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026 is set to be its most ambitious edition yet, expanding its program and international scope. The event, scheduled for December 7-10, 2026, will host over 300 global financial leaders, representing more than $61 trillion in assets. This figure suggests a potential increase from last year's record.

Under the theme "The Capital Community, Driven by Partnerships," ADFW 2026 will grow from 60 events across six stages to 75 events across eight stages. The expanded program includes 10 new platforms focusing on areas such as real estate, hedge funds, healthcare, tokenization, and energy. The event aims to strengthen connections between international markets through dedicated forums for China, South Korea, the European Union, and the United States.

New strategic partnerships have been established with international institutions including the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, and the Arab Monetary Fund. Additionally, the agenda features sessions like the CNBC AI Capital Stack Summit and the Next Three Billion Summit in partnership with Semafor. The Global Summit of Financial Regulators is expected to convene regulators from over 50 countries to discuss tokenization and evolving financial frameworks.

Organized by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), ADFW aims to provide a platform for the global financial community to build relationships and foster opportunities amid increasingly complex market dynamics. ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi highlighted the event's role in connecting international investors, financial institutions, and policymakers.