# Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 Expands Global Reach with New Summits and Strategic Partnerships

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- Published: 2026-09-25T18:00:00+07:00
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◦ **_More than 300 CEOs and Chairmen_**_, _**_representing more than USD 61 trillion
   in assets already confirmed to attend ADFW 2026_**
 ◦ **_Largest edition to date will feature 75 events across eight stages, including
   10 new events and platforms_**_ spanning hedge funds, real estate, healthcare,
   infrastructure, tokenisation, energy and geo-economics_
 ◦ _New strategic collaborations with the **International Monetary Fund,** **The
   European Union,** **Arab Monetary Fund, AIMA, Atlantic Council, CNBC, Yicai, 
   Semafor, and other international institutions**_

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the patronage of **His Highness
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman
of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council**, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026 is shaping
up to be its most ambitious edition yet with a major expansion to its programme,
partnerships and global speaker line up.

Hosted by ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the fifth edition
of ADFW 2026, taking place from 7–10 December 2026, will reflect the growing scale
and calibre of the global community it convenes. Over **300 ****global financial
leaders representing more than USD 61 trillion in assets are already confirmed to
attend, **putting this year’s event on track to surpass last year’s record of USD
62 trillion.

**An expanded international agenda**

Under the theme **‘The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships’**, ADFW 2026 
will expand from **60 events across six stages in 2025 to 75 events across eight
stages**.

The programme will introduce **10 new events and platforms**, including the **Abu
Dhabi Real Estate Summit; AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leadership Platform; and Health
Finance & Innovation Forum with the Atlantic Council**.

Other additions include the **CNBC AI Capital Stack Summit**, **Next Three Billion
Summit with Semafor, Treasury Leadership Forum, US-UAE Trade Corridor Forum, Hub71
Growth Stage and New Energy Finance with XRG**, alongside sessions covering AI and
financial markets, stablecoins, tokenisation, energy and the changing geopolitical
investment landscape.

ADFW will also deepen connections between international markets with dedicated forums
and dialogues focused on **China, South Korea, the European Union and the United
States**, supporting cross-border investment and business partnerships.

The new platforms will complement ADFW’s established flagship events spanning **
global markets, asset management, fintech, AI and sustainable finance**, alongside
the **UBS Investor Forum**.

**ADFW 2026 Partnerships**

Reflecting this year’s theme, ADFW is expanding its collaborations with international
financial institutions, industry bodies and policymakers to create specialized platforms
across the four days.

The **Arab Monetary Fund will convene its Regional FinTech Working Group at ADFW**,
bringing together senior regional regulators and stakeholders. Meanwhile, collaborations
with **UBS, Standard Chartered, Hanwha Finance, Binance and ADIO** will span investment,
wealth, AI and international markets.

The **Global Financial Regulators Summit** will be significantly expanded, with 
regulators from more than **50 countries** expected to participate in discussions
on tokenisation, regulatory innovation and the evolution of global financial frameworks.

**H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said:** _"Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global
centre for capital is being reinforced by the growing scale and ambition of Abu 
Dhabi Finance Week. This year, we are bringing together a broader community of global
investors, financial institutions, policymakers, innovators and entrepreneurs, with
an expanded agenda that reflects where capital is moving and where new opportunities
are emerging._

_"But scale alone is not the measure of ADFW’s success. Its strength lies in the
partnerships it creates. As markets become more interconnected and the forces shaping
investment more complex, ADFW provides a platform for the world’s financial community
to build relationships, exchange perspectives and create opportunities that extend
well beyond the week itself."_

**Global leaders join the speaker line-up**

Newly confirmed speakers include the founders of multi-billion-dollar technology
unicorns Crusoe, Higgsfield AI, and XPANCEO, CBE; David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and
Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group; and senior leaders from JPMorgan, Santander, Morgan
Stanley, State Street, and UBS. The expanding line-up also includes CEOs, founders,
and chairmen from leading institutions, such Standard Chartered, Revolut, Stonepeak,
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Christie’s, Systematica Investments, and GCM
Grosvenor.

**Four days focused on the forces reshaping global capital**

Across four thematic days, ADFW will examine the mamar forces influencing capital
allocation and economic growth in 2027 and beyond. **Day One** will focus on Abu
Dhabi’s Falcon Economy, global markets and macroeconomic megatrends; **Day Two**
on asset management, private markets and wealth; **Day Three** on AI, fintech, digital
assets and financial innovation; and **Day Four** on sustainable finance and long-
term economic and societal resilience.

Further speakers and programme details will be announced in the lead-up to ADFW 
2026. For more information and to register, visit: [https://www.adfw.com/](https://www.adfw.com/)

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