Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 to expand scale and global partnerships

The fifth Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW 2026), hosted by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), is set to expand significantly when it takes place from December 7 to 10, 2026. Under the sponsorship of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the event aims to become the largest in its history, featuring eight stages and 75 scheduled activities.

More than 300 global financial leaders, representing assets exceeding $61 trillion, have already confirmed their attendance. The program will introduce ten new platforms and summits, including the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit, the CNBC AI Capital Stack Summit, and the Health Finance & Innovation Forum held in partnership with the Atlantic Council.

Strategic partnerships have been established with several international organizations and institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union (EU), the Arab Monetary Fund, AIMA, and Semafor. The event will also feature a Global Financial Regulators Summit, expected to draw representatives from over 50 countries to discuss tokenization, regulatory innovation, and evolving global financial frameworks.