Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026, hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced an expanded programme featuring 75 events across eight thematic stages, an increase from 60 events across six stages in 2025. Scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 December 2026 under the theme 'The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships', the fifth edition will convene over 300 financial leaders representing more than USD 61 trillion in assets.
The updated agenda introduces dedicated bilateral forums and dialogues focused specifically on China, South Korea, the United States, and the European Union, aimed at facilitating cross-border investment and expanding international business partnerships. The event will also add 10 new platforms, including the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit, the AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leadership Platform, and the US-UAE Trade Corridor Forum.
Additional programme tracks will address the intersections of finance with artificial intelligence, stablecoins, tokenisation, and new energy financing. Collaboration partners across the event include the Arab Monetary Fund, UBS, Standard Chartered, Hanwha Finance, Binance, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), while the Global Financial Regulators Summit is expected to draw regulators from over 50 countries.
Confirmed speakers include David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group, founders of technology unicorns Crusoe, Higgsfield AI, and XPANCEO, as well as senior leadership from institutions such as JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, Santander, State Street, Revolut, and Stonepeak.
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- Emirates News Agency · 2026-09-24
