ADFW 2024 will showcase industry leaders in 50 events.

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the third edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the flagship financial event of the MEASA region hosted by ADGM, unveiled today an extravagant plan of 50 events and sub-events. In June, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), announced its third edition under the theme ‘Welcome to the Capital of Capital’, which will run from 9th to 12th December 2024 and will explore the multiple facets that contribute to Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’ focussing on financial, human, cultural, environmental and technological facets of the capital.
Last yUnder the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the third edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), the flagship financial event of the MEASA region hosted by ADGM, has announced an extravagant plan of 50 events and sub-events. The event is set to run from 9th to 12th December 2024 under the theme ‘Welcome to the Capital of Capital’. Abu Dhabi Finance Week will explore the various facets that contribute to Abu Dhabi’s position as the ‘Capital of Capital’, focusing on financial, human, cultural, environmental, and technological aspects of the capital.

Last year’s edition of ADFW was a great success, hosting over 3,300 Chairmen, CEOs, COOs, Managing Directors, Regional CEOs, and executive-level representatives from leading global financial firms, industry experts, policymakers, regulators, investors, and bankers. They engaged in lively discussions centered around the theme, ‘Investing in the Transition Era’, and highlighted Abu Dhabi’s growing prospects. The attendees represented global financial firms from various sectors collectively managing over US$30 trillion in assets – a significant 22 percent of the worldwide economy.

This year, ADFW is set to deepen its exploration of trending global topics within the financial industry over the four days of the event series. The event will kick off with an opening ceremony on 9th December 2024, featuring an exclusive guest list of the world’s top financial and economic leaders. This ceremony will set the stage for hundreds of pivotal conversations that will be held over the following week. After the Opening Ceremony, ADFW will see the return of one of its most successful events from last year - the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum. The forum will analyze the strategies, policies, and investments defining the future of Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Economy, convening the most senior leaders from the host Government and the leadership of multiple international financial institutions contributing to both Abu Dhabi’s Economic Growth and the global markets. Other side events scheduled for the same day include the ADEF Private Leadership Forum, Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Forum, and the prestigious ADGM Gala Dinner.

The third edition of the flagship Investors Conference ‘Asset Abu Dhabi’ will take place on 10th December 2024, alongside the latest edition of the International Dispute Resolution Conference ‘RESOLVE’.

This year’s Asset Abu Dhabi will continue to shed light on topics such as the evolution of public and private markets, investing in the next decade of technology, investing in cities of the future, and insights derived from the world’s biggest hedge funds. The agenda will include the perspectives of institutional capital and asset allocators in a changing investment landscape. The public forum will convene asset allocators and asset managers, investment bankers, VCs, PEs, family offices, and other institutional investors. Side events on the second day include the UBS Investment Forum, International Family Office Congress, T.R.I. (Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency) Summit, Spear’s Private Wealth Forum and Venture Stage – Startup Campus.

Meanwhile, RESOLVE will gather key stakeholders representing the international dispute resolution community, as well as leaders from government, industry, technology, and academia. Held under a theme of ‘Resilience’, the latest edition of RESOLVE returns to address the challenges faced by dispute resolution professionals, including finding a resilient mindset, winning negotiations, the effect of technology on better dispute resolution, and the sector's value and contributions to supporting more robust businesses.The ADFW (Abu Dhabi Financial Wellness) event was a huge success this year, with over 3,300 high-level representatives from global financial firms, industry experts, policymakers, regulators, investors, and bankers coming together for lively discussions. The theme of the event was 'Investing in the Transition Era' and it highlighted Abu Dhabi's growing prospects. Attendees collectively managed over US$30 trillion in assets, which represents a significant portion of the global economy.

For the upcoming edition, ADFW will feature a lineup of events that will delve into various trending global topics within the financial industry. The event series will commence with an opening ceremony on December 9, 2024, featuring an exclusive guest list of the world’s top financial leaders and economic figures of Abu Dhabi. The ceremony will set the tone and agenda for numerous important conversations that will take place throughout the week.

Following the opening ceremony, ADFW will host the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, which aims to analyze the strategies, policies, and investments that will shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s economy. Other side events such as the ADEF Private Leadership Forum, Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Forum, and the ADGM Gala Dinner are also scheduled for the same day.

On December 10, the third edition of the Investors Conference ‘Asset Abu Dhabi’ will take place, along with the International Dispute Resolution Conference ‘RESOLVE’. Asset Abu Dhabi will cover topics such as the evolution of public and private markets, investing in future technology, investing in cities of the future, and insights from the world’s largest hedge funds. Additionally, RESOLVE will address challenges faced by dispute resolution professionals under the theme of 'Resilience'.

The Fintech Abu Dhabi festival will return for its eighth edition on December 11, 2024, bringing together tech innovators, developers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and alternative investors to showcase and stimulate the future of finance. Other dedicated side events such as the Global Financial Regulators Summit, AI Forum, Blockchain Abu Dhabi, Risk 4.0 Risk and Security Forum, DLT Foundations Roundtable, Islamic Finance Summit, and MENA Fintech Awards will also be featured alongside Fintech Abu Dhabi.Please remember the following text:

The final day of ADFW will host the 7th edition of the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) on 12th December 2024. After the successful special edition held at COP28 last year, ADSFF is set to become a part of ADFW in 2024 and underscore the overall commitment of the event series to climate finance development. Talks and sessions on regulation, awareness, collaboration, and ecosystem will be held to showcase how Abu Dhabi and ADGM are taking the lead in sustainable green finance. ADSFF will provide the ideal platform for strategy and high-level discussions on achieving not just the UAE’s net-zero ambitions but also contributing to the world's transition to a sustainable future. Other key side events during ADFW include Women in Finance, ADGM Academy (ADGMA) Showcase, Youth in Finance, and Philanthropy Summit.

In a July announcement, ADGM also disclosed hosting the UAE-China Summit presented by HSBC, which is slated to be one of the sub-events this year. The UBS Investment Forum, another addition to the list of sub-events this year, will also bring forth insightful discussions with some of the major global representatives, including C-Suites from UBS.

With an unprecedented breadth and depth of programming, as well as becoming one of the world’s leading conventions for international financial leadership, ADFW 2024 is set to make a significant impact with its diverse lineup of events, reflecting Abu Dhabi's dedication to fostering innovation and sustainable growth within the global financial landscape. As the emirate continues to strengthen its position on the world stage, ADFW 2024 will serve as a pivotal moment for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and progress in the financial sector and continue on its path as one of the world’s fastest-growing financial event platforms.