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December 4, 2025

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025 is set to host one of the most influential gatherings in global finance, bringing together CEOs, founders, policymakers, and investors who collectively manage more than USD 62 trillion in assets—over 50% of global GDP.The event takes place 8–11 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is hosted by ADGM with ADQ as Headline Partner.

This year’s program includes 60+ events, 300+ thematic sessions, and 750+ global speakers from the world’s most powerful financial institutions, investment firms, and technology innovators. The event will also feature major announcements, including the launch of the NYU Stern Global Financial Competitiveness Index.

Global Leaders Speaking at ADFW 2025

Major Financial Institutions

Speakers from the world’s largest banks and asset managers include:

Oliver Bäte, CEO, Allianz

Sergio Ermotti, CEO, UBS

Bill Winters, CEO, Standard Chartered

Stephen Dainton, President, Barclays

Stefan Bollinger, CEO, Julius Baer

Clare Woodman, CEO – International, Morgan Stanley

Philipp Hildebrand, Vice-Chairman, BlackRock

Michael Rees, Co-Founder & Co-President, Blue Owl

Sandro Pierri, CEO, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Asset Management Titans & Sovereign Investors

Ray Dalio, Founder, Bridgewater Associates

Alan Howard, Co-Founder, Brevan Howard

Jenny Johnson, CEO, Franklin Templeton

David Rubenstein, Chairman, Carlyle

Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, CEO, Temasek

Dmitry Balyasny, Founder, Balyasny Asset Management

Robyn Grew, CEO, MAN Group

Sadek Wahba, Chairman, iSquared Capital

Global Economic & Policy Leaders

Roberto Azevedo, 6th Director-General, World Trade Organization

Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)

Jihad Azour, Director for the Middle East, IMF

Shaikha Al Nowais, Secretary General Elect, UN Tourism

Innovation, Technology & Media

Marc Randolph, Co-founder & Former CEO, Netflix

Digital Assets, Blockchain & Fintech

Leaders shaping the future of decentralized finance and digital markets include:

Brian Armstrong, CEO, Coinbase

Charles Hoskinson, Co-founder, Cardano & IOHK

Joseph Lubin, Co-founder, Ethereum

Anatoly Yakovenko, Co-founder, Solana

Jeremy Allaire, Chairman & CEO, Circle

Star Xu, Founder, OKX

Richard Teng, CEO, Binance

Senior UAE Leadership Confirmed to Speak

H.E. Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy & Infrastructure

H.E. Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice

H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports

H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman, DMT & Etihad

H.E. Mohamed Hamad Al Mehairi, CEO, Emirates Investment Authority

2025 Theme: Engineering the Capital Network

This year, ADFW explores how capital flows, technology, and policy are reshaping the future of global finance. Key themes include:

AI-driven innovation

Shifts in global capital networks

Regulatory transformation

Institutional partnerships

Sustainable and inclusive financial systems

RELATED ARTICLE: ADQ, Hanwha Finance Back ADFW 2025 as Abu Dhabi Expands Global Finance Reach

Program Highlights Across Four Days

Day 1 — Opening Ceremony + Global Markets

Global Markets Summit

CNBC New Energy Finance Forum

Day 2 — Investment, Regulation & Family Offices

Asset Abu Dhabi

Global Financial Regulators Summit

AIMA Private Credit Summit

Infrastructure Summit

International Family Office Congress

Closed-door IMF Roundtable

Day 3 — Technology, AI & Digital Assets

RESOLVE

Fintech Abu Dhabi

AI Abu Dhabi

Blockchain Abu Dhabi

Web3 Leaders Roundtable

Day 4 — Sustainable Finance & ESG

Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF)

EU–GCC Green Transition Forum

Women in Finance

NYU Stern Abu Dhabi inaugural graduation ceremony

Leadership Commentary

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, said ADFW 2025 exemplifies Abu Dhabi’s rise as a global financial hub, bringing together “policy powers, investment titans, and tech pioneers” to shape the future of finance.

H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi,

H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment and CEO of ADQ, highlighted the event’s role in accelerating infrastructure investment and strengthening global economic competitiveness.

ESG News will broadcast live from Abu Dhabi Finance Week (UAE), featuring real-time interviews with global leaders from its on-location ESG News Live Studio.

For media, speaking, or interview inquiries, please visit: impactevent.esgnews.com

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