Held in an opulent setting, the ADFW Opening Ceremony is the definitive launch of Abu Dhabi Finance Week. In the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince and Abu Dhabi’s economic leadership, the exclusive guest list comprises global financial leaders who set the tone for ADFW’s fourth edition, fostering high-impact networking, strategic collaborations, and pivotal discussions that will shape the global financial agenda in the days ahead.

Debuting at ADFW in 2025, The Global Markets Summit analyzes the macroeconomic factors driving the re-engineering of the Capital Networks. Join us as we explore big-picture shifts, geographical realignments, trade flow disruptions, and the major growth markets to watch. Through data-driven panels and global economic insights, attendees gain strategic clarity on how global forces and regional resilience are shaping investment and economic realities.

The multi-trillion dollar shift to a new energy system represents the most significant capital reallocation in a generation. CNBC brings together the world's most influential business leaders, investors and policymakers to explore how this transformation is being financed & who stands to lead it. From utilities and power producers to AI labs, cloud providers and sovereign wealth funds, the forum will examine the new alliances and investment strategies driving these changes. As AI reshapes demand across every industry, the conversation will focus on how energy systems must adapt; and how capital will flow to support a world increasingly powered by and for AI.

CIOs and founders from leading global hedge funds and institutional investors will come together for one-on-one and group meetings at the UBS Investor Forum. The agenda includes fireside chats and panel discussions, exploring the market opportunities and key trends shaping the hedge fund industry. This event is by invitation only.

The Further Network Summit takes place each year in Abu Dhabi, convening leading voices shaping the next generation of capital markets. Now in its third edition, the Summit provides a rare forum to engage with asset management leaders, regulators, sovereign wealth funds, high-net-worth investors, and the entrepreneurs building tomorrow’s financial institutions and products. The Further Network Summit 2025 is an exclusive, invite-only summit at Capital Avenue Terrace on ADFW’s opening day.

GEF is a private, invite only forum, observed under Chatham House Rules. It gathers 20 of the biggest global investors, policymakers, and financial leaders at ADFW, to discourse on global affairs and impacts. Renowned for its dynamic discussions, GEF explores critical topics shaping global markets, including macroeconomic trends, alternative investments, sustainable finance, and digital transformation.

The opening night is an exclusive, invitation-only gathering of C-level executives from leading global financial institutions. This intimate evening provides distinguished guests with direct engagement opportunities with the Chairman of ADGM, offering valuable insights into Abu Dhabi’s strategic vision and investment landscape. Designed for high-level networking, this prestigious occasion serves as a platform for influential decision-makers to connect and exchange perspectives.