The Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 is set to bring together over 300 global financial leaders, including CEOs and chairs from 50 major financial institutions, from 9 to 12 December 2024.

The event, hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), is under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council.

Confirmed speakers include high-profile figures such as Sergio Ermotti, Group CEO of UBS; Bill Huffman, CEO of Nuveen; David Hunt, President and CEO of PGIM; and Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater.

The event will also feature key leaders from major organisations like AXA IM, General Atlantic, Emirates NBD, and Investcorp, among others.

Notable attendees include Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), and H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq AlMarri, UAE Minister of Economy.

His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said,

“As Abu Dhabi continues to solidify its position as a global financial powerhouse, ADFW 2024 will be a pivotal moment for the financial industry.

The rapidly increasing participation of CEOs from globally significant financial institutions underscores ADFW’s rising prominence and influence as a leading platform. At ADGM, we are committed to driving meaningful dialogue, fostering innovation, and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as the Capital of Capital.”

Featured image credit: Sergio Ermotti – Group CEO of UBS, Bill Huffman – CEO of Nuveen, Isabelle Scemama – Global Head of AXA IM, Shayne Nelson – Group CEO of Emirates NBD, Mohammed Alaradhi – Executive Chairman of Investcorp, His Excellency Ambassador Majid AlSuwaidi – CEO of Alterra, Mohamed Abdelbary – CEO of ADIB.