ADFW 2026 expands to 75 events with USD 61 trillion in assets confirmed
- ADFW 2026, taking place December 7–10, 2026, will feature 75 events across eight stages, up from 60 events across six stages in 2025
- Over 300 global financial leaders representing more than USD 61 trillion in assets are already confirmed to attend
- The programme introduces 10 new events and platforms spanning hedge funds, real estate, healthcare, AI, energy, and trade
- New strategic collaborations confirmed with the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, Arab Monetary Fund, AIMA, Atlantic Council, CNBC, Yicai, and Semafor
- The Global Financial Regulators Summit will include regulators from more than 50 countries, covering tokenisation and regulatory innovation
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026, hosted by ADGM and taking place from December 7–10, 2026, will be its largest edition yet, with over 300 global financial leaders representing more than USD 61 trillion in assets already confirmed to attend.
Held 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, the fifth edition of ADFW operates under the theme 'The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships'. The event is on track to surpass last year's record of USD 62 trillion in represented assets.
Expanded programme across eight stages
ADFW 2026 will grow from 60 events across six stages in 2025 to 75 events across eight stages, introducing 10 new events and platforms. The expanded agenda spans hedge funds, real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, tokenisation, energy, and geo-economics.
The following table outlines the key new platforms being introduced at ADFW 2026:
| New event or platform | Focus area |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit | Real estate investment |
| AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leadership Platform | Hedge funds |
| Health Finance & Innovation Forum with the Atlantic Council | Healthcare finance |
| CNBC AI Capital Stack Summit | AI and capital markets |
| Next Three Billion Summit with Semafor | Emerging markets |
| Treasury Leadership Forum | Treasury and finance leadership |
| US-UAE Trade Corridor Forum | Cross-border trade |
| Hub71 Growth Stage | Startup and growth-stage companies |
| New Energy Finance with XRG | Energy finance |
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 will also host dedicated forums and dialogues focused on China, South Korea, the European Union, and the United States to support cross-border investment and business partnerships.
Four thematic days shaping the agenda
Across four days, ADFW 2026 will examine the forces influencing capital allocation and economic growth. The thematic structure is as follows:
- Day One: Abu Dhabi's Falcon Economy, global markets, and macroeconomic megatrends
- Day Two: Asset management, private markets, and wealth
- Day Three: AI, fintech, digital assets, and financial innovation
- Day Four: Sustainable finance and long-term economic and societal resilience
Sessions will also cover AI and financial markets, stablecoins, tokenisation, energy, and the changing geopolitical investment landscape.
Strategic partnerships and institutional collaborations
Reflecting this year's theme, ADFW has formed new strategic collaborations with a broad range of international institutions. Key partners include:
- International Monetary Fund
- The European Union
- Arab Monetary Fund
- AIMA
- Atlantic Council
- CNBC
- Yicai
- Semafor
The Arab Monetary Fund will convene its Regional FinTech Working Group at ADFW, bringing together senior regional regulators and stakeholders. 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.
Global 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 Standard Chartered, Revolut, Stonepeak, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Christie's, Systematica Investments, and GCM Grosvenor.
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. Its strength lies in the partnerships it creates."
How will the expanded Global Financial Regulators Summit's focus on tokenisation influence cross-border regulatory frameworks for digital assets in 2027?
What specific policy incentives might Abu Dhabi introduce to capitalize on the confirmed presence of USD 61 trillion in assets and solidify its status as a primary global capital hub?
To what extent could the new US-UAE Trade Corridor Forum reshape supply chain investments and bilateral trade volumes between the two nations in the coming fiscal year?
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