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Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2027
2026-12-07 08:00 - 2026-12-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) is the Middle East’s premier annual financial event, designed to bring together global financial leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators. Hosted by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and held under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the event establishes Abu Dhabi as a vital “Capital of Capital” connecting global finance.

Key Pillars & Core Events

Throughout the week, ADFW 2027 will host a series of specialized, high-impact sub-events, including:

Asset Abu Dhabi: Focused on the world’s strongest institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity giants mapping out global capital allocation.
Fintech Abu Dhabi: The region’s largest fintech festival, uniting innovators to explore breakthroughs in digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, and cross-border payments.
Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF): Highlighting transition strategies, green bonds, and the evolution of global climate finance.
AI Abu Dhabi: A deep dive into how machine learning, sovereign cloud networks, and quantum computing are revolutionizing risk assessment and trading.

Why You Should Attend

Unrivaled Networking: Rub shoulders with top-tier global CEOs, financial regulators, and visionaries shaping the modern economic landscape.
Exclusive Market Insights: Gain first-hand knowledge on regulatory frameworks, cross-border infrastructure, and the massive deployment of the UAE’s capital.
Future-Proofing Strategies: Understand the tangible impacts of AI, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and tokenization on everyday enterprise operations.

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Matt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, media, fintech, and communications, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.
He has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI), UNCTAD, and the UN, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum, ADFW, Climate Week NYC, EU Parliament, COP, the Vatican, NASDAQ, NYSE, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.
He previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021, leading coverage of more than 10,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does.
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