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An Encubay Global Engagement

Encubay × Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026

Capital. Connections. The Future.

Bringing global business leaders, investors, family offices and institutions together at one of the world's leading financial gatherings.

7–10 December 2026 · Abu Dhabi, UAE

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About Encubay

A Global Network. A Shared Ambition.

Encubay is a global business network connecting founders, investors, financial institutions and business leaders across the USA, UAE, India, Switzerland, Austria, Singapore and the UK.

With a network of 10,000+ stakeholders, Encubay creates platforms for cross-border business, strategic partnerships and meaningful engagement between markets.

Through curated experiences, global delegations and leadership-led conversations, Encubay brings the right people together to unlock opportunities across industries and geographies.

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Why Abu Dhabi Finance Week?

The Capital Community. Powered by Partnerships.

Abu Dhabi Finance Week is an international gathering of the world’s financial community, bringing together global investors, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, policymakers and business leaders.

Hosted by ADGM, its 2026 edition will explore the forces reshaping global capital, investment and financial markets.

7–10 December 2026 · Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

Guests networking at the previous Encubay gathering in Abu Dhabi

The Scale of ADFW 2026

35,000+

Expected participants

800+

Expected speakers

70+

Specialised events

$1.8T+

Sovereign wealth assets associated with Abu Dhabi

300+

Global financial leaders already confirmed

$61T+

Assets represented by confirmed CEOs and chairmen

Under the theme The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships, ADFW 2026 will feature 75 events across eight stages, covering asset management, private markets, fintech, AI, digital assets, real estate, energy and sustainable finance.

Encubay Signature Conversations

Shaping Tomorrow Through Global Dialogue.

During Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Encubay will convene two focused experiences bringing together influential voices across business, capital and wealth.

Co-host with Encubay at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Curate the Room with Encubay

The right room. The right people. Conversations that move business forward.

Cohost with us

Abu Dhabi Finance Week brings together a global community of influential leaders across finance, investment, technology and business. Through Encubay, businesses have the opportunity to curate their own conversations and create meaningful engagements alongside this global gathering.

From private dinners and exclusive networking mixers to closed-door roundtables and curated discussions, we bring together a highly relevant audience of HNIs, NextGen leaders, family office heads, founders and investors.

Businesses can host conversations around themes shaping the future of business and capital — Wealth, Technology, Innovation, AI and the evolving investment landscape — creating opportunities to strengthen industry relationships, exchange perspectives and build meaningful connections with key decision-makers.

What co-hosting with Encubay offers

  • Brand Visibility

    Position your organisation alongside Encubay during Abu Dhabi Finance Week.

  • Access to Decision-Makers

    Engage with investors, family offices, founders, institutional leaders and global business networks.

  • Strategic Networking

    Build meaningful connections across the India–Middle East and global business ecosystem.

  • Thought Leadership

    Bring your organisation’s expertise and perspectives into relevant industry conversations.

Roundtable at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Wealth, Legacy & Ownership

Beyond Inheritance. Towards the Future of Ownership.

Cohost with us

The global transfer of wealth is reshaping the way families approach capital, ownership and enterprise.

Building on Encubay’s The Ownership Shift narrative, this private roundtable will bring together family business principals, next-generation leaders, family offices and wealth professionals to examine the evolving dynamics of intergenerational wealth.

The conversation will explore

  • Intergenerational wealth transfer and succession.
  • From inheritors to architects of capital.
  • Governance and ownership in family enterprises.
  • Women and the changing dynamics of wealth.
  • Family offices and long-term wealth stewardship.
  • Preserving legacy while embracing innovation.
Guests in conversation at an Encubay evening receptionPanellists on stage at Encubay's The 2025 Wealth Shift conversationGuests mingling at an Encubay evening receptionGuests networking at an Encubay gathering

Why Abu Dhabi?

A Strategic Gateway to Global Capital.

Abu Dhabi is strengthening its position as an international financial centre and a destination for long-term investment.

For businesses, investors and family offices, it offers access to an ecosystem where institutional capital, private wealth and international enterprise intersect.

Institutional Capital

Engage with sovereign wealth funds, global asset managers and institutional investors.

Private Wealth

Build relationships with family offices, private bankers and next-generation wealth holders.

Cross-Border Opportunities

Explore strategic relationships between India, the Middle East and international markets.

Future of Finance

Engage with emerging opportunities across AI, fintech, digital assets, infrastructure and private markets.

Three ways in

Choose How You Engage.

Speaker

Bring Your Perspective to the Conversation.

Apply as a Speaker
  • Speaking opportunities across curated panels and roundtables.
  • Thought leadership positioning.
  • Visibility among investors and business leaders.
  • Opportunities to shape discussions around capital, wealth and enterprise.

Co-host / Partner

Bring Your Institution to the Table.

Explore Partnerships
  • Co-host exclusive dinners, roundtables and networking experiences.
  • Curate relevant business and investment conversations.
  • Brand visibility across Encubay platforms.
  • Leadership positioning and strategic networking opportunities.

Delegate

Be Part of the Global Business Community.

Apply as a Delegate
  • Access to selected Encubay experiences.
  • Curated introductions and networking.
  • Opportunities to engage with investors and institutions.
  • Participation in relevant signature conversations, subject to invitation.

Who should join?

Be Part of the Conversations Shaping What’s Next.

The Abu Dhabi delegation is designed for leaders and organisations looking to strengthen their presence within the global capital and business ecosystem.

  • Founders and entrepreneurs scaling across markets.
  • Family business owners and next-generation leaders.
  • Family offices and wealth management professionals.
  • Venture capital, private equity and private credit fund managers.
  • Institutional investors and capital allocators.
  • Corporate leaders and strategic decision-makers.
  • Financial institutions and professional service providers.

The Encubay experience

More Than Attendance. A Platform for Strategic Engagement.

An Encubay delegation is designed to create meaningful access beyond the main event.

Curated Networking

Engage with a carefully selected community of founders, investors, institutional leaders and business owners.

Exclusive Side Events

Participate in private roundtables, leadership discussions and curated networking experiences.

Strategic Introductions

Build relevant connections with potential investors, partners and ecosystem stakeholders.

Thought Leadership & Visibility

Explore opportunities to contribute to conversations and strengthen your leadership presence across Encubay’s platforms.

Cross-Border Opportunities

Discover potential partnerships, investment opportunities and market-entry pathways between India and the Middle East.

Global Community Access

Extend your relationships beyond Abu Dhabi through Encubay’s wider international network.

Be part of the delegation

Think Beyond Borders. Build Beyond Markets.

Abu Dhabi presents an opportunity to position your business within the global conversations shaping capital, wealth and economic growth.

Join Encubay in Abu Dhabi to connect with the people, institutions and opportunities shaping the next chapter of global business.

7–10 December 2026 | Abu Dhabi, UAE

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