Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024

Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2024 was a significant event in the financial sector, with several key highlights:

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• Record Attendance and Engagement: ADFW 2024 saw over 18,000 visitors from more than 100 countries, with more than 600 speakers participating across 180 sessions and 60 breakout events. This included flagship forums like Asset Abu Dhabi and Fintech Abu Dhabi, showcasing the engagement and interest in Abu Dhabi's growing financial landscape.

• Falcon Economy and Global Leadership: The theme "Welcome to the Capital of Capital" emphasized Abu Dhabi's role as a leading business and investment hub. Discussions revolved around financial, human, and technological capital, with high-level strategic talks involving top financial leaders from around the world. Key sessions included 'The ADFW Boardroom: Abu Dhabi In the Global Economy', featuring leaders from major financial institutions discussing global economic strategies and Abu Dhabi's growth ambitions.

• Diverse Programming: The event featured a wide array of forums and summits. Notable events included the inaugural Abu Dhabi Capital Markets Forum, the UBS Investor Forum, and the China-UAE Investment Summit. There were also specialized sessions like the Islamic Finance Summit, Spear’s Private Wealth Summit, and the Global Financial Regulators Summit, highlighting diverse aspects of finance, from sustainable investments to regulatory frameworks.

• Sustainable and Technological Focus: The Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) concentrated on sustainable finance and impact investing, reflecting a commitment to green finance. Fintech Abu Dhabi focused on innovations in financial technology, with discussions on AI, blockchain, and digital security, illustrating the city's push towards technological advancement in finance.

• Investment and Collaboration: Insights from the event underscored Abu Dhabi’s strategy to leverage capital flows in a polycentric world, as discussed in a paper released by ADQ, ADFW, and ADGM. The event also facilitated numerous collaborations and strategic discussions, aiming to solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a global financial center.

• Cultural and Economic Capital: The event highlighted the multifaceted nature of capital, with cultural, technological, and human elements discussed as integral to economic advancement, positioning Abu Dhabi not just as a financial hub but as a cultural and technological leader.

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These highlights reflect Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024's role in promoting Abu Dhabi's economic vision and its growing stature in the global financial community.