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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025: A Milestone for Global Finance

The Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 is poised to be the largest edition in its history, taking place from December 8 to 11, 2025. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) with ADQ as the principal partner, the event aims to convene a diverse array of influential figures encompassing financial institutions, policymakers, investors, market leaders, and innovators from around the globe, all gathered in Abu Dhabi, often referred to as the "Capital of Capital."

This year's event is expected to deliver a jam-packed agenda featuring over 60 events and around 750 world-class speakers who manage an impressive $62 trillion in global assets—equivalent to more than half of the world's GDP.

Importance of ADFW 2025

According to S.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, chairman of ADGM, ADFW 2025 will signify a crucial chapter in Abu Dhabi's evolution as a global financial hub. It seeks to unify key stakeholders across various sectors, thereby facilitating discussions surrounding regulatory collaboration, innovation, and sustainable financial systems. Al Zaabi remarked, "This edition transcends geographical boundaries, connecting the global capital network through shared goals and collaborative efforts."

With the event's theme titled "Designing the Capital Network," ADFW 2025 will delve into various pressing topics surrounding the future of finance, including AI-driven innovations, changing capital flows, institutional partnerships, regulatory evolution, and sustainable financial systems that promote inclusiveness.

Keynote Speakers

The roster of speakers reads like a who's who of financial and technological leaders. Notables include:

• - Marc Randolph, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix;
• - Oliver Bäte, CEO of Allianz;
• - Sergio Ermotti, CEO of UBS;
• - Steve Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone;
• - Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered;
• - And many more.

Additionally, the event will host distinguished personalities from international organizations, including Roberto Azevedo, the former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Jihad Azour, the Director for the Middle East at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The Event Schedule

The kick-off day will introduce the Global Markets Summit, aiming to explore macroeconomic factors influencing capital networks, along with CNBC's New Energy Finance Forum that will focus on the pivotal shift toward a sustainable energy system.

Day two will see the Asset Abu Dhabi event, the Global Financial Regulators Summit, the AIMA Private Credit Summit, and the International Family Offices Congress, all addressing the impact of the global wealth expansion on family office sectors and investment opportunities.

Private sessions like the IMF roundtable will occur on this day, gathering top econometric officials and financial industry leaders to discuss pressing matters such as macroeconomic volatility and geopolitical risks.

On day three, attendees can participate in RESOLVE and Fintech Abu Dhabi, along with AI Abu Dhabi, which will tackle the intersection of AI and financial services. The Blockchain Abu Dhabi segment will cover topics ranging from cryptocurrencies to decentralized finance (DeFi).

Closing out the week, day four will revolve around sustainability and ESG criteria, showcasing the adsf's Sustainability Forum. The second EU-GCC Forum will unify political leaders and regulators to collaborate on finance and strategic initiatives that prioritize sustainable futures. Noteworthy will be the Women's Finance Forum, featuring influential female leaders from the financial sector, along with NYU Stern School's inaugural graduation ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

Conclusion

In summary, ADFW 2025 is set to become a landmark event in the global financial landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for networking and innovation in financial practices. With influential leaders gathering to share insights and strategies for the future, participants are bound to gain valuable knowledge and connections that could define the future of finance. To keep up to date with the full ADFW 2025 program, make sure to visit www.adfw.com