Third Edition
ABU DHABI FAMILY OFFICE SUMMIT
Creating new opportunities for Partnership, Investment, Innovation and Social Good.
- 29th | 30th May
- Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas
1 Days After
Investopia / Salt
Third Edition
ABU DHABI FAMILY OFFICE SUMMIT
Creating new opportunities for Partnership, Investment, Innovation and Social Good.
- 29th I 30th May
- Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas
1 Day After
Investopia / Salt
Partners
STRATEGIC PARTNER
RECRUITMENTPARTNER
Investment Partner
Real Estate Partner
Financial Technology Partner
Exchange Partner
Biotech Partner
EV Partner
Previous Speakers
Hussain Dawood
Madhu Koneru
Youssif Lootah
Bjoern Von Siemens
Juul Manders
Mohammed AlQahtani
Patrick Liotard-Vogt
Ahmed Al Nowais
Suresh Vaidhyanathan
Jorge Felippe
Abdulrahman AlSuwaidi
Dr Anshul Govila
Loai Bataineh
Ahmed Mousa
Sikander Hazir
Sonali Goila
Obediah Ayton
Madhu Koneru
George Ajaka
Aaron Weaver
Sam Tidswell Norrish
Dale Davis
Reghina Fligheli
Mehsan Arshad
Vanessa Xu
Amro Al Qubaisi
Conrad Tsang
Khadeer Peer Shariff
Siraj Holding International [Al Otaiba Group]
Industry Speakers
Marc Wesselink
Venture Rock
Shankar Musunuri PHD, MBA
Ocugen
Boyu Hu
XVC
Abel Pena
Danny Aguirre
Saad Naja
Trevor Clarke
Coming Soon
Next Generation Speakers
Reem AlMusabbah
Co Founder, Pure Harvest
Faisal Al Dhaheri
Ahmed Al Nowais
Alhasan Farajallah
Next Generation Speakers
Reem AlMusabbah
Co Founder, Pure Harvest
Ahmed Al Nowais
Faisal Al Dhaheri
Alhasan Farajallah
Previous Family Office Attendees
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Dhabi Holdings
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Al Nowais Group
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Kcap Holdings
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Dawood Group
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El Daba Holding
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Ittihad Investments
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Kappafrik Family Office
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Creek Capital
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Al Siraj Holdings
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Al Serkal Group
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Ivan Crenko Family Office
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Blauwpark Partners
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Al Shaksy Group
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SS Lootah Group
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Abu Dhabi Capital Group
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Rashed Al Rashed & Sons Co
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Damac Family Office
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Ali and Sons
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Ghobash Group
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Al Ghurair Group
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Steppe Capital
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Al Futtaim
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Apparel Family Office
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Corecam Family Office
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Fortes Holdings
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Gassan Aboud Group
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Al Nada Investment
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Galadari Investment Office
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Plenum Family Office
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Gargash Management
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Almha Capital
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Tamer Group
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Almoayed General
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Halkin Investments
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Daman Investments
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E20 Investments
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LuLu Family Office
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Mrk1 Family Office
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Dinar Holding
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Gungor Celik Family Office
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Al Imtiaz
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Al Wahaibi Group
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Al Masaood
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Majid Al Futtaim
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Abdulla Al Gurg Investments
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Kasamar Holdings
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Al Ajail Holding
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Jafar Family Office
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Von Siemens Family Office
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Abdul Latif Jameel
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Samcrete Family Office
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Saham Group
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Menshavc Family Office
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Husary Holding
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Al Doseri Family Office
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Hea Investments
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Al Daba Holdings
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Panthera Investments
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Damazein Family Office
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Juramy Family Office
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Omivest International Holding
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Apeiron Investments
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Studen Family Holding
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Siraj International Holdings
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Kamco Invest
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Ray White Family office
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Al Fahim
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Daman Investments
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HQG Investments
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Aurora Asset Family Office
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GFG Alliance Family Office
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Al Otaiba Group
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Mitaco Holdings
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Bait Al Batterjee Holding
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JIMCO
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Edwin Holdings
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Upper House Capital
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Globaleye Capital
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MPM Capital
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TUM Management
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Lighthouse Capital Group
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Primitiva Global
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Rubach Savoir Family Office
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Anchor Holdings
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Al Sayyah Group
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Singularity Holdings
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Al Masar Investments
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UTM Management
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One Family Office
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Kaaf Investments
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Indigenta Family Office
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Sanad AD
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Multiply Group
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Kaizen Family Office
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Al Masar Investments
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Alkhadr Family Office
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LF Group
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Thompson Family Office
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Li Family Office
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Fala Group
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Provident Management SFO
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Citius Family Office
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Sun Group Global
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Nema Holding
Previous Institutional Attendees
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Mubadala
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ADIA
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Emirates Investment Authority
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Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
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Waha Capital
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Shamal Holding
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Alkhair Capital
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The Childrens Investment Fund
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Alpha Wave Global
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ADNOC
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Maan
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Shuaa Capital
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Edmond De Rothschild
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Gulf Islamic Investments
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Abu Dhabi Investment Company
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office
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Strategic Development Fund
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Kamco Investment
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TUM Management
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Apollo
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Avenue Capital
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Royal Group
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Lunate
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Stepstone
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Sharjah Asset Management
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Neom
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Abu Dhabi Growth Fund
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Bank Of America
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Milken Institute
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Franklin Templeton
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Brevan Howard
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G42
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M42
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Ardian
Speaker Reference
"Excellent organization and high-quality content. Thank you ADFO Summit and Obediah Ayton."
Bjoern Von Siemens
Family Principal Von Siemens Trust
I want to express my deepest gratitude for organizing such a phenomenal event. The Abu Dhabi Family Office Summit was not just an event; it was a catalyst for meaningful discussions, innovation, and collaboration.
Managing Director Khadeer Shariff
Siraj Holdings international (Al Otaiba Group)
Sponsor Reference
A proud sponsor of the ADFO Summit
Marc Wesselink
Co-Founder Venturerock
Thanks for organizing such a great and rewarding event. It was a pleasure to speak about the importance of longevity and wellbeing through our portfolio company VIWELL.
Mohammed Husary
Founder VIWELL
Event Topics
Family Conglomerates Move International
Family Group Panel: Discussing the advancements of new Industries, digitisation, regulation, sustainability & Increase of international exposure to the UAE.
UAE Female Leaders Increase
Female Family Office Leaders Panel: The role of Females in the UAE Private Sector, why are Female leaders increasing among family groups.
The Global Race To Intelligence
Technologies Panel: Family Office Investments in AI & Deeptech that will have the greatest impact on industry and commerce in the UAE & Internationally
Global Commodity Outlook
Family Office Panel: The Middle East is now the centre of all commodity trade, such as Mining, Industrials, Food. So what should we prepare for in 2024.
The Future Of Venture Capital
Family Office & Venture Capital Panel: Assessing the modern Venture Capital investment landscape
Everyone Is Talking About Healthcare
Family Office Panel: How family offices are drawn towards Longevity, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Wellness
The Race To NetZero
Family Office Panel: ESG, Sustainability & Net Zero, what's is next after Cop28's success in the UAE
Global Credit & Equity Outlook
Family Office & Industry Experts Panel: Private Equity & Private Credit in 2024
Family Office 2.0
Family Office Panel: Values lie at the heart of successful family business.
Event Agenda
| 19.00 - 22.00 | February 29th - Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Rotana |
| 08.00 - 09.00 | March 1st - Event Registration |
| 09.00 - 09.15 | Opening: “Welcome to Abu Dhabi” Keynote Presentation |
| 09.15 - 09.35 | Fireside Chat 1: Family Office Panel - Values lie at the heart of successful family businesses. Family values likely influenced the foundation of the business and have helped to connect different generations over time. Panelists: Madhu Koneru, Family Principal & CEO, Kcap Holding Moderator - Obediah Ayton, Director, Dhabi Hold Co |
| 09.35 - 10.15 | Interactive Panel 2: Family Groups & Holdings Panel - What is next with respect to Industries, sustainability, digitisation across the Family Enterprise? With the increaseof international exposure, how is this changing the UAE landscape for you as a private markets business? Panelists: Suresh Vaidhyanathan, CEO, Ghassan Aboud Group Khadeer Shariff, Managing Director, Al Siraj Holding International Sikander Hazir, COO, Dawood Group Shaikha Al Nowais, Vice President, Rotana Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 10.15 - 10.35 | Networking Break 1 (20Mins) |
| 10.35 - 11.15 | Interactive Panel 3: Family Office Panel - Why are Family Offices setting up in the UAE? Why the UAE now? Why not before? With the change in regulation, banking credibility and more, would you say the UAE is internationally trending? Panelists: Lo’ai Bataineh, Managing Director, Ominvest Capital Reghina Fligheli, Partner, Corecam Family Office Conrad Tsang, Chairman, Strategic Year Holding Patrick Liotard-Vogt, Family Principal, PLV Capital & Globaleye Capital Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 11.15 - 11.35 | Networking Break 2 (20Mins) |
| 11.35 - 12.15 | Interactive Panel 4: Family Office & Venture Capital Panel - Assessing the modern Venture Capital investment landscape in the Middle East and Globally. Panelists: Gary Quin, Managing Partner, Venture Rock Sonali Goila, Head Of Investments, Panthera Capital [Fujairah Holding] Boyu Hu, Managing Partner, XVC Mohammed AlQahtani, Chairman, Dinar Holding Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 12.15 - 12.55 | Interactive Panel 5: Technologies Panel - Family Office Investments in profound technologies that will have the greatest impact on industry and commerce in the UAE & Internationally Panelists: Juul Manders, Managing Partner, Jumary Family Office Dale Davis, Managing Director, Damazien Family Office Saad Naja, CEO, Exinity Abel Pena, CSO, Bit2me Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 12.55 - 13.45 | LUNCH |
| 13.45 - 14.25 | Interactive Panel 6: Family Office Panel - 2024 is the year of buying Real Estate at a good valuation? Real Estate Developers, what is next? Where are the undervalued opportunities in the Middle East and Internationally? Where does credit play a role in Real Estate? Panelists: Mehsan Arshad, Managing Director, Mams Group Danny Ageirre, CEO, Bluewater Development Group George Ajaka, CEO, Ray White Capital Abdulrahman Al Suwaidi, Family Member, AS Investments Moderator - Nick Ayton, Director, ADFO Summit |
| 14.25 - 15.05 | Interactive Panel 7: Family Office & Industry Experts Panel - Private Equity & Private Credit, 2024 is a year for opportunity in these sectors, why? Panelists: Jorge Fellipe, CEO, Al Mulla Capital Vannessa Xu, CIO, VS Partners Sam Tidswell Norish, Managing Partner, Motive Partners Amro Al Qubaisi, Managing Director, AlphaField Group Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 15.05 - 15.20 | Networking Break 3 (15Mins) |
| 15.20 - 16.00 | Interactive Panel 8: Family Office Panel - How family offices are drawn towards Longevity, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Wellness as they come to terms with family challenges and the impact of modern lifestyle: Panelists: Trevor Clarke, Executive Director, SP Nutraceuticals Inc Aaron Weaver, Senior Partner, Apeiron Investments Ahmed Mousa, Director, Tamer Group Shankar Musunuri PHD MBA, CEO, Octagon Moderator - Dr Anshul Govila, Bait Al Batterjee Holding |
| 16.00 - 16.40 | Interactive Panel 9: Family Office Panel - Next Generation Family in the UAE under 30’s, how do they see the future of their Family Groups and the UAE? Panelists: Ahmed Al Nowais, Director, Al Nowais Group Reem AlMusabbah, CEO, Retech Faisal Al Dhaheri, CEO, Clickilink Alhasan FaraJallah, Entrepreneur & Software Engineer Moderator - Obediah Ayton, Director Dhabi Hold Co |
| 16.40 - 18.30 | Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Ronana Hotel |
| May, 29th | Agenda |
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| 19.00 – 22.00 | Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Rotanna |
| May, 30th | Conference Agenda |
| 08.00 – 09.00 | Event Registration |
| 09.00 – 09.15 | Opening: “Welcome to Abu Dhabi” |
| 09.15 – 09.55 | Interactive Panel 1:
Family Groups and Holdings Panel – what is next with respect to Industries, sustainability, digitisation across the Family Enterprise. The Increase of international exposure to the UAE is changing the landscape? |
| 09.55 – 10.15 | Networking Break 1 (20mins) |
| 10.15 – 10.55 | Interactive Panel 2:
Family Office & Industry Experts Panel – Private Equity & Private Credit, 2024 is a year for opportunity in these sectors, why? |
| 10.55 – 11.15 | Networking Break 2 (20mins) |
| 11.15 – 11.55 | Interactive Panel 3:
Family Office & Venture Capital Panel – Assessing the modern Venture Capital investment landscape in the Middle East and Globally. |
| 11.55 – 12.25 | Interactive Panel 4:
Technologies Panel – Family Office Investments in profound technologies that will have the greatest impact on industry and commerce in the UAE & Internationally. |
| 12.25 – 13.25 | LUNCH |
| 13.25 – 14.05 | Interactive Panel 5:
Family Office Panel – 2024 is the year of buying Real Estate at a good valuation? Real Estate Developers, what is next? Where are the undervalued opportunities in the Middle East and Internationally? |
| 14.05 – 14.45 | Interactive Panel 6:
Family Office Panel – Why are Family Offices setting up in the UAE? Why the UAE now? Why not before? |
| 14.45 – 15.05 | Networking Break 3 (20mins) |
| 15.05 – 15.45 | Interactive Panel 7:
Family Office Panel – How family offices are drawn towards Longevity, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Wellness as they come to terms with family challenges and the impact of modern lifestyle. |
| 15.45 – 16.25 | Interactive Panel 8:
Family Office Panel – Next Generation Family in the UAE under 30’s, how do they see the future of their Family Groups and the UAE? |
| 16.25 – 18.30 | Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Rotana Hotel |
