Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, the region’s largest financial gathering, has announced the first wave of global speakers who will take the stage at this year’s event. Hosted by ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the event will run from 8–11 December 2025 and bring together some of the world’s most influential investors, policymakers, and innovators for a week of high-level dialogue and collaboration.
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Already, more than 300 international leaders representing over USD 60 trillion in assets are confirmed to attend, a figure that has already surpassed last year’s milestone. This remarkable lineup reaffirms ADFW’s position as one of the world’s leading financial gatherings and a magnet for decision-makers shaping the future of global markets. The program will feature both returning names and exciting new voices, reflecting the growing significance of Abu Dhabi as a hub for finance and innovation.
His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, emphasized the importance of this milestone, noting that with 100 days to go, an impressive roster of world-class speakers representing trillions in assets has already been confirmed. He added that this underlines how ADFW has become a dynamic platform where capital connects, and where the most pressing issues shaping the future of finance are discussed at the highest levels. He also highlighted Abu Dhabi’s growing prominence on the global stage as a centre of innovation and opportunity, positioning the emirate firmly as the “Capital of Capital.”
This year’s theme, “Engineering the Capital Network,” captures how technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing are transforming finance, while also reflecting the new dynamics of global capital flows, with Abu Dhabi evolving from a capital exporter to a vibrant hub for two-way flows of investment.
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The week will open with a ceremony and gala dinner on 8 December, before moving into four days filled with conferences and forums covering a wide range of topics, from economic growth and sustainable finance to fintech innovation and private wealth management. Alongside returning flagship events, ADFW 2025 will introduce new summits in areas such as energy, infrastructure, private credit, and technology, further expanding its scope as a global financial forum.
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With additional speakers, partners, and agenda highlights still to be announced, ADFW 2025 is set to deliver another groundbreaking edition that strengthens Abu Dhabi’s role at the heart of the global financial conversation.
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