ADFW 2026 to Reinforce Abu Dhabi's Position as Global Financial Hub
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) will return for its fifth edition from December 7–10, 2026 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The event is set to take place on an expanded site at Al Maryah Island and will focus on 'The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships,' emphasizing collaboration among global financial institutions, sovereign partners, and innovators. ADFW 2026 aims to host over 35,000 participants and more than 800 speakers across four thematic days. The event is expected to feature over 70 themed sessions covering topics such as tokenisation, AI, private markets, energy, real estate, and infrastructure. Abu Dhabi's growing financial influence was highlighted by its first-place regional ranking in the NYU Stern Financial Centres Competitiveness Index. The previous edition of ADFW saw significant participation with over $62 trillion in capital managed collectively by attendees. The 2025 event also resulted in 82 MoUs and brought together more than 69 strategic partners, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role as a trusted destination for long-term investment.
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