ADFW 2026 announces first wave of global leaders and investors for Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Finance Week has revealed its initial cohort of over 200 speakers for its fifth edition, bringing government leaders and top global investors together under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed.

Justin Tomlinson

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ADFW 2026 announces first wave of global leaders and investors for Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, has officially unveiled the initial cohort of prominent international speakers for its upcoming fifth edition, scheduled to take place from December 7 to December 10, 2026. The major financial event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council. This year's gathering is organized around the overarching theme, 'The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.'[1][2]

With under five months to go until the conference, ADFW has already assembled more than 200 confirmed top international speakers to convene in Abu Dhabi. The initial roster brings together key decision-makers across the public and private sectors, uniting senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders with prominent global figures to address key financial and investment landscapes.[1][2]

The announced speaker lineup features leading global CEOs, chairpersons, founders, and institutional investors representing several of the world's largest financial and investment organizations. Among the industry giants represented in the first wave of confirmed speakers are Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton, and Temasek Holdings, bringing a wide range of institutional expertise to Abu Dhabi.[1][2]

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