ADFW 2026 gibt erste Gruppe von Top-Referenten bekannt und bringt die globale Finanzwelt nach Abu Dhabi

August 13, 2026

The Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, has announced its initial lineup of prominent speakers for its fifth edition. The event is scheduled to take place from December 7 to 10, 2026, themed “The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.”

With nearly five months to go before the event, the ADFW has already secured over 200 confirmed international speakers from government, financial services, investments, technology, and innovation sectors, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a leading global hub for capital and investments.

S.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the ADGM, noted, “The exceptionally early engagement from global financial leaders for ADFW 2026 reflects the growing confidence in Abu Dhabi as a trusted location for capital, investments, and long-term partnerships.” Al Zaabi emphasized that the strength of ADFW lies not only in the discussions that take place but also in the productive outcomes and relationships formed.

The list of speakers includes high-ranking government officials from Abu Dhabi, such as S.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and S.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Ministry of Municipalities and Transport. They will be joined by leaders from major global financial institutions, including Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz SE, and Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS Group.

The ADFW 2026 will feature a diverse program designed to deepen the engagement of leaders and drive targeted outcomes, including the inaugural Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit and several themed roundtables. The week-long event is expected to host over 70 thematic sessions with more than 800 speakers, focusing on topics related to Abu Dhabi's economic strategy, global markets, asset management, fintech, digital assets, sustainable financing, and Islamic finance.

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