Every year, ADFW feels bigger. In scale. In ambition. In the calibre of the discussions. In the diversity of the people in the room. This December, #ADFW2026 returns under the theme 'The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships', bringing together more than 35,000 participants, 800+ speakers and 70+ events for what promises to be its biggest edition yet. Read more here: adgm.com/media/announcements… @ADGlobalMarket

Watch this space. #ADFW2026 comes to Abu Dhabi from 7 to 10 December. Get your ticket at adfw.com.

At ADFW, there's room for all of it. Some people come for the connections. Some come to close a deal. Some are there to take the stage, and some are just counting down to the entertainment. Which one sounds like you? #ADFW2026

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) returns as a partner of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen collaboration with the global hedge fund industry. The partnership will bring the AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leadership Platform to ADFW 2026, convening hedge fund founders, CEOs, CIOs and institutional investors for high-level discussions on emerging investment opportunities, industry developments and the future of alternative investments. The collaboration reinforces Abu Dhabi's growing position as a global financial centre and ADFW's role in connecting international investment leaders and institutions.

The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) returns as a partner of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen collaboration with the global hedge fund industry. The partnership will bring the AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leadership Platform to ADFW 2026, convening hedge fund founders, CEOs, CIOs and institutional investors for high-level discussions on emerging investment opportunities, industry developments and the future of alternative investments. The collaboration reinforces Abu Dhabi's growing position as a global financial centre and ADFW's role in connecting international investment leaders and institutions.

50 days to go, and plenty still to announce.​ ADFW 2026 takes place from 7 to 10 December in Abu Dhabi. Get your ticket at adfw.com so you don’t miss a thing.

The Abu Dhabi Economic Forum returns for its third edition, and it's kicking off #ADFW2026 on 7 December.​ As our flagship gathering, ADEF brings together some of the most distinguished leaders in business and government to talk about the Falcon Economy: what's driving it, and how it's taking shape as a global hub.​ Alongside it, the Global Markets Summit widens the lens to how the world's markets are moving, so the day covers both the local story and the global one.​ Get your ticket here: adfw.com/event/2026/home

David Rubenstein, Co-founder and Co-Chairman of Carlyle, is set to take the stage at ADFW 2026. Having co-founded Carlyle in 1987 and built it into one of the world’s leading global investment firms, David is a defining figure in private capital. He is also widely known for his candid conversations with global leaders on business, history, and leadership.

Five editions in, and the capital community is stronger together. See you 7 to 10 December, get your ticket at adfw.com/event/2026/tickets. #ADFW2026

Leda Braga, Founder and CEO of Systematica Investments, is officially joining the #ADFW2026 lineup. With a background in quantitative research and over a decade leading systematic trading at BlueCrest Capital before founding Systematica in 2015, Leda is one of the most respected voices in data-driven, systematic investing today.

We're pleased to announce that Michael Sacks, Chairman and CEO of GCM Grosvenor, is joining us at #ADFW2026. Having led GCM Grosvenor since 1994, Michael has spent over three decades building the firm into one of the largest open-architecture platforms in alternative investment, overseeing a portfolio spanning private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit and absolute return strategies.

Announcing Alex Mashrabov, CEO and Co-Founder of @higgsfield AI, as a speaker at #ADFW2026. Alex co-founded Higgsfield in 2023 after leading Generative AI at Snap, and has since scaled it into one of the fastest-growing AI companies globally, reaching a $1 billion revenue run rate in under two years. Don't miss his discussions!

A progress update from the #ADFW2026 venue! We’ll keep sharing the build as it comes together, right up to 7 December. Follow along, and get your ticket at adfw.com so you’re there when the doors open.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026 is proud to partner with the Atlantic Council's MENA Futures Lab to deliver two flagship programming tracks: Women in Finance and Health Innovation. Together, we will convene global experts and industry leaders to explore the ideas, partnerships and innovations shaping the future of finance and healthcare.

Announcing Mohamed Abdelbary, Group CEO of @ADIBTweets, as a speaker at ADFW! With years spent leading one of the region's largest Islamic financial institutions, his insight into the future of Islamic banking is set to be one of this year's standout conversations. Join us this December.

There's more capital in the world right now than there's ever been. There's also more uncertainty than most of us know what to do with. But to able to see the whole picture, to achieve real progress, people need to work through things together, in the same room, at the same time. That's the platform ADFW provides to the people allocating capital, setting policy and building what's next. Join us this December: adfw.com/event/2026/tickets

We're pleased to announce that Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, is joining ADFW 2026. As one of the leading voices in crypto and digital payments, his perspective on where blockchain and cross-border finance are headed is one you won't want to miss. See you this December!

Agenda is now live. Four forums. One week. A fairly complete picture of where global finance is headed. From portfolio strategy and technology to regulation and long-term resilience, ADFW brings together the conversations shaping the future of finance. That's ADFW in a nutshell. Stay tuned for the detailed programme.