Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2022

ADFW 2022:
Transforming the Future of Finance

Abu Dhabi Finance Week's (ADFW) inaugural edition in November 2022 was a breakout launch, creating global news headlines. Held in the presence and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, ADFW 2022 was held on the 18th of November 2022.

Attracting over 8,000 visitors from over 100 countries, the first edition staged 31 different events and exceeded all expectations, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. The atmosphere buzzed with an unparalleled sense of enthusiasm and collaboration, and the financial industry gathered to celebrate the flight of the Falcon Economy. Distinguished speakers, recognised for their expertise and vision, shared their profound insights and sparked thought-provoking discussions that resonated throughout many memorable sessions.

ADFW 2022 Highlights

31+

Events

8000+

Participants

300+

Speakers

100+

Sessions

55+

Partners

40+

MOUs Signed

Key Themes

Abu Dhabi Finance Week presented a spectrum of events that united key themes from the world of finance under one mega-platform.

The intersection between finance and technology as well as the opportunities that exist in new age finance.

A platform for the brightest minds in the startup ecosystem to discuss funding, scaling up and building the next generation of unicorns.

The long-term growth and development of crypto, blockchain, NFTs, tokenisation and decentralised finance.

Regulation, Awareness, Collaboration & Ecosystem: the key components for true sustainability.

Featured Speakers

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan

Executive Director, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators

H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri

Minister of Climate Change & Environment, Government of UAE

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi

Chairman, ADGM

H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa

Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair

Chairman, The UAE Banks Federation

Jean Lemierre

Chairman, BNP Paribas

Dinesh Khara

Chairman, State Bank of India

Changpeng Zhao

Founder & CEO, Binance

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