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, Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 has unveiled its first lineup of world-class speakers. Organized by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center of Abu Dhabi, the event will run from 8–11 December 2025, gathering global leaders, investors, and policymakers in the UAE capital for four days of flagship financial forums.
This year’s edition is set to be the largest ADFW to date, with over 300 international leaders already confirmed. Collectively, they represent more than USD 60 trillion in assets under management (AUM), surpassing last year’s milestone of USD 42.5 trillion.
World-Class Speakers at ADFW 2025
Returning speakers include:
- H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED and ADGM
- H.R.H. Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of KBW Ventures
- Ray Dalio, Founder & CIO Mentor of Bridgewater
- Clare Woodman, CEO International, Morgan Stanley
They will be joined by first-time speakers such as:
- Harvey Schwartz, CEO, Carlyle
- Marc Randolph, Co-Founder, Netflix
- Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, CEO, Temasek
- Jenny Johnson, President & CEO, Franklin Templeton
- Jacques Chappuis, CEO, PGIM
- Mohamed Al Mehairi, CEO, Emirates Investment Authority
- Dmitry Balyasny, Managing Partner & CIO, Balyasny Asset Management
- Stephen Dainton, President, Barclays
ADFW 2025 Theme: “Engineering the Capital Network”
This year’s strategic theme, “Engineering the Capital Network”, highlights how AI, quantum computing, and emerging technologies are reshaping global finance. It also reflects Abu Dhabi’s evolution from a traditional capital exporter to a global hub for two-way capital flows, powered by ADGM’s robust regulatory framework and leading financial institutions.
Official Statement
Commenting on the 2025 edition, His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said:
“100 days to ADFW and an outstanding lineup of world-class speakers representing trillions of dollars are already confirmed. This highlights how the event has become a dynamic platform where capital connects and where key issues impacting the future of finance will be discussed at the highest level. ADFW’s status as one of the world’s top financial gatherings underscores Abu Dhabi’s prominence as a hub for finance, innovation, and opportunities. We look forward to welcoming the global financial community for another exceptional week in the Capital of Capital.”
Flagship Forums & New Summits
The Opening Ceremony will take place on 8 December 2025, followed by a Gala Dinner. Across four days, delegates will participate in flagship forums such as:
- Abu Dhabi Economic Forum (ADEF)
- Asset Abu Dhabi
- Fintech Abu Dhabi
- RESOLVE
- Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF)
Additional high-profile events include:
- Global Financial Regulators Summit
- Greenwich Economic Forum
- UBS Investor Forum
- Blockchain Abu Dhabi
- Risk 4.0 Forum
- DLT Foundation Forum
- Islamic Finance Summit
New additions for 2025 include:
- New Energy Finance Summit, in partnership with CNBC International
- Google Finance & Technology Summit (GtFT)
- Private Credit Summit with AIMA
- Infrastructure Summit with Mubadala
- Treasury & CFO Summit
- GCFC Roundtable
- Private Wealth Roundtable
Abu Dhabi Finance Week
Abu Dhabi Finance Week has cemented its reputation as one of the world’s leading financial gatherings, drawing industry leaders, investors, and innovators to shape the future of global finance from Abu Dhabi—the “Capital of Capital.”
ADFW will reveal additional speakers, partners, and agenda highlights in the coming weeks.
For more details and to register your interest, visit: www.adfw.com
