Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 Set to Host 200 Global Finance Leaders
ABU DHABI — More than 200 international speakers have been confirmed for Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026, with senior figures from some of the world’s largest financial institutions, investment groups, and technology companies set to attend.
Hosted by ADGM from December 7 to 10, the fifth edition is expected to feature more than 800 speakers across over 70 thematic events under the theme “The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.”
Confirmed speakers include Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz SE; Tan Su Shan, CEO of DBS Group; Ron O’Hanley, Chairman and CEO of State Street; Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered; and Clare Woodman, CEO of International at Morgan Stanley. Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Executive Director and CEO of Temasek Holdings, Andreas Berger, Group CEO of Swiss Re, and Charles R. Kaye, Chairman of Warburg Pincus, will also participate.
UAE government representatives include Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM; Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade; Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport; and Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs.
Digital assets and technology will form another major component, with speakers including Chamath Palihapitiya, Founder of Social Capital; Richard Teng, CEO of Binance; JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation; and Robert Smith, Founder and CEO of Vista Equity.
The programme will introduce new additions including the inaugural Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit, AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leaders Platform, The Hub71 Startups Campus, and a Healthcare and BioTech Forum.
Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said the early commitment from global financial leaders reflects growing confidence in Abu Dhabi as a destination for capital, investment, and long-term partnerships. “By bringing together the world’s leading investors, policymakers and innovators, Abu Dhabi creates an environment where dialogue translates into investment and relationships become long-term partnerships.”
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