ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
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 Global Market (ADGM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADQ, to confirm one of the world’s top sovereign wealth fund as the Headline Partner for the 2024 and 2025 editions of ADFW.
The strategic partnership of ADQ underscores their commitment to supporting the continued growth of Abu Dhabi’s financial sector. It reinforces their role in driving innovation and leadership in global finance. As Headline Partner, ADQ will play a pivotal role in shaping the agenda of ADFW, contributing to the success and expansion of this premier financial event.
In addition to ADQ as its Headline Partner, ADFW 2024 will be supported by more than 30 global, regional, and local entities. Main partners include the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) as the Economic Development Partner, Etihad Airways as the Official Airlines Partner, the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) as the Destination and Cultural Partner and Hub71 as the Tech Ecosystem Partner.
The list also includes the following group of Strategic Partners namely Mubadala, UBS, HSBC, ADCB, FAB, PGIM, and ADX alongside, ADIO, ADIB, Circle, Etoro, Further Ventures, REALIZE, and Smartenergy as Official Partners of ADFW.
Salem Al Darei, CEO of ADGM Authority said: "We are pleased to announce this significant partnership with ADQ as our Headline Partner for the upcoming two editions of ADFW. This partnership solidifies our shared vision for Abu Dhabi’s financial sector and strengthens ADGM and ADQ’s collaboration to deliver an even more impactful event. On this occasion, we would also like to sincerely thank our Strategic and Official Partners for their invaluable support in making ADFW 2024 a truly global platform. We look forward to working closely with all our partners to further enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as a global financial hub."
Hamad Abdulla Al Hammadi, Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer at ADQ, said: “ADQ’s strategic partnership for the 2024 and 2025 editions of ADFW underscores our commitment to fostering a robust financial ecosystem that supports the long-term growth of a competitive, diversified and sustainable economy.”
He added, “Through this partnership, we aim to promote thought leadership and foster industry-wide collaboration, advancing conversations that unlock new investment opportunities across various fields while reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s value proposition, characterised by access to global markets and talent, and supported by an enabling regulatory framework.”
ADFW is set to run from December 9 – 12, 2024, and will focus on the various elements that solidify Abu Dhabi’s position as the Capital of Capital, hosting important sessions that address major developments at the intersection of finance, technology, and investment.
The event will see the return of key forums, including the Abu Dhabi Economic Forum, Asset Abu Dhabi, RESOLVE 2024, Fintech Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF). New events for 2024 include the UBS Investment Forum, the China UAE Investment Summit with HSBC, the Islamic Finance Summit, the Spear’s Private Wealth Summit, and the Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Showcase. ADFW 2024 is set to feature over 300 international speakers, including CEOs and Chairs from 50 leading global financial institutions.