Abu Dhabi Finance Week Expands Program and Partnerships

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026, scheduled for December 7-10, 2024, will feature an expanded program and an increased number of international participants. Over 300 global financial leaders, representing more than $61 trillion in assets, have confirmed their attendance, positioning the event to build on its previous scale.

The fifth edition of ADFW will host 75 events across eight stages, an increase from 60 events on six stages in 2025. The program introduces 10 new events and platforms focusing on areas such as real estate, hedge funds, healthcare finance, and digital assets. The event will also include dedicated forums for markets in China, South Korea, the European Union, and the United States.

ADFW has established new strategic collaborations with international institutions including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union, and the Arab Monetary Fund. Partnerships with entities such as UBS, Standard Chartered, and Binance are also in place. Furthermore, financial regulators from over 50 countries are expected to participate in discussions on global financial frameworks.

The four-day event will focus on key themes shaping capital allocation and economic growth, including Abu Dhabi's economy, global markets, asset management, artificial intelligence, fintech, digital assets, and sustainable finance. The speaker lineup includes prominent figures from the technology sector and major financial institutions.