Abu Dhabi Finance Week announces first wave of speakers for 2026

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has announced its first cohort of speakers for its fifth edition. The event is scheduled to take place from December 7 to 10, 2026, under the theme ‘The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.’

More than 200 international speakers from the government, financial services, investment, technology, and innovation sectors have already confirmed their participation. The speaker lineup includes senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders alongside global CEOs and institutional investors from organizations such as Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton, and Temasek Holdings.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, stated that the early commitment from global financial leaders reflects growing confidence in Abu Dhabi as a destination for capital and long-term partnerships. Government representatives attending include the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, the Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, and various CEOs from regional entities such as Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and Etihad Airways.