Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 opens today

The third edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) begins today. The event will run until December 12.

With Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ) serving as the headline partner, the event is set to bring together over 20,000 leaders, experts, and executives from across the financial services industry, representing a collective $42.5tn in assets under management.

More than 60 industry-defining events and strategic forums will take place across 350 thematic sessions, with more than 600 influential speakers taking part in discussions at ADFW.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week:  Theme and flagship forums

The central theme of this year’s gathering, “Welcome to the Capital of Capital”, reflects Abu Dhabi’s position as a growing hub of global financial activity, offering a unique blend of economic, cultural, environmental, human, and technological capital.

The event will delve into key topics shaping the future of the financial sector, including the evolving role of capital markets, the integration of sustainable finance, technological innovations, and the growth of human and cultural capital in driving economic development.

The official opening ceremony will be attended by top officials from the Abu Dhabi government, as well as heads of prominent global investment and financial institutions.

The event will also attract key VIPs from the financial world, underscoring its global significance.

Flagship forums under the ADFW umbrella include the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, Asset Abu Dhabi, RESOLVE 2024, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF).

These forums are set to return this year, providing a platform for robust discussions on the future of finance, technology, and sustainability.

ADFW 2024: Key speakers

Among the world-renowned speakers confirmed to participate are some of the most influential figures in global finance. These include:

• Ray Dalio, founder and CIO mentor, Bridgewater Associates
• Larry Fink, chairman and CEO, BlackRock
• Sergio Ermotti, group CEO, UBS
• H.E. Carme Artigas Brugal, co-chair and AI High-Level Advisory Board, United Nations
• Peter Abraam, chief strategy and growth officer, International Holding Company (IHC)
• Dhaen AlHameli, executive director, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
• Aron Landy, CEO, Brevan Howard
• William E Ford, chairman and CEO, General Atlantic
• Clare Woodman, head of EMEA and CEO, Morgan Stanley
• H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO, Alterra
• David Hunt, president and CEO, PGIM
• Jane Fraser, CEO, Citigroup
• Bill Huffman, CEO, Nuveen
• Hani Kablawi, chairman, BNY Mellon – International
• Hana Al Rostamani, group CEO, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
• Rajiv Jain, chairman and CIO, GQG Partners

These leaders will engage in some of the most important discussions of the week, offering insights on topics ranging from asset management to fintech innovations, sustainable finance, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of the global economy.