Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026 to expand with new summits

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2026 is set to expand its scale and global reach, with more than 300 CEOs and chairmen representing over USD 61 trillion in assets already confirmed to attend. Scheduled for December 7–10, 2026, the fifth edition will be hosted by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

The event will feature 75 events across eight stages, an increase from the 60 events held in 2025. The expanded program includes 10 new platforms and summits covering sectors such as hedge funds, real estate, healthcare, infrastructure, tokenization, energy, and geo-economics. Specific new additions include the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Summit, the AIMA Global Hedge Fund Leadership Platform, and the Health Finance & Innovation Forum.

ADFW 2026 has established strategic collaborations with several international institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, the Arab Monetary Fund, the Atlantic Council, and CNBC. The agenda will also address topics such as AI in financial markets, stablecoins, and the US-UAE trade corridor.