Family Office summit
About Family Office summit
Since its establishment in 2022, the Family Office Summit (FO Summit) is a premier event series in the Middle East, dedicated to fostering innovation and wealth management within the family office, family holding and family business community. With gatherings in key cities such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh, the summit brings together global industries and high-profile individuals from investment, finance, and business sectors.
Family Office Summit is trade marked in the UAE [File 445934]
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previous Speakers
Over the years, the Family Office Summit has proudly hosted a distinguished lineup of family office chairpersons, executives, and key industry experts from top institutions.
On average, the summit features 38 speakers, with 80% of them being family office members or staff, a ratio that sets us apart as a leader in the UAE’s family office ecosystem and the wider Middle East region.Â
Harry Boschen
Dillon Lawson-Johnston
Omar Salameh
Yousef Lootah
Abdullatif Kanoo
Dr. Charbel Abi Akl
Eric Sarasin
Walid Hizaoui
Vikrant Bhargava
Patrick Liotard Vogt
Madhu Koneru
Mohamed Zainal Alzarooni
Iqbal Holy
Reem Al Otaiba
Kirill Bosov
Mohammed Shaikley
family office Brands
Fo Summit Partners
featured press
Bloomberg
past events
FO Summit 8.0 – February 2026
81 Family Offices, 103 Family Holdings, 2 Sovereign Wealth Funds, 254 Engaged Attendees
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FO Summit 7.0 – October 2025
83 Family Offices (24 new to the UAE), 79 Family Holdings, 21 Mid-Market Buy-Side Firms, 5 Sovereign Wealth & Pension Funds, 12 Summit Partners, 11 Curated Panels, 1 Roundtable Arena, 265 Engaged Attendees
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FO Summit 6.0 – May 2025
61 Family Offices [19 family offices who are new to the UAE], 82 Family Holdings, 29 Buy Side Mid Market Firms, 5 Sovereign Wealth Funds/Pension Funds, 9 Summit Partners, 11 panel discussion, 235 Happy attendees
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FO Summit 5.0 – February 2025
62 Family Offices, 73 Family Holding Companies, 3 Sovereign Wealth Funds, 18 Mid-Market Funds, 10 Summit Partners
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FO Summit 3.0 – May 2024
It Was A Full House – an impressive number of attendees filling the venue! Amazing speakers, interesting panel discussions, great networking and a lot more. That was FO Summit 3.0!
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FO Summit 2.0 – March 2024
The FO Summit 2.0 was a huge success, attracting 250 attendees, with 80% of them representing family offices. It was no surprise that the event had solidified its spot as the top Family Office Event in the region.
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FO Summit 4.0 – December 2024
86 Family Offices [32 family offices who have never visited the UAE]. 53 Family Holdings. 41 Buy Side Mid Market Firms. 5 Sovereign Wealth Funds/ Pension Funds. 30 UHNWs. 50 Summit Partners and Summit Team. 13 panels. 275 Happy attendees.
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moments captured, memories cherished
Key Highlights
what people say about FO Summits?
Thank you Obediah Ayton. Very well curated event with interesting attendees.
Thanks for inviting me to the event. A great audience and valued connections.
Great event. Superbly organised and well delivered. Thank you. Obediah for having me.
Great event. Thank you for inviting
Thank you, Obediah Ayton, It was certainly wonderful seeing everyone and the panelists were sharing most insightful perspectives.
An absolute pleasure, thank you for having us
Thanks for another great family office event, I really enjoyed it
Thanks Obediah Ayton for this amazing event
It was a very well curated event with high quality participants. Thank you for allowing me to be part of it.
Congratulations on yet another successful ADFO event, featuring knowledgeable panelists and engaging discussions! The feedback has been fantastic, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming event in Dubai!
Thank you, Obediah for a Great event and inviting me to this distinguished Panel. It was very valuable. Hope to host you in Switzerland!
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.
It was an exhilarating experience to be part of ADFO Summits at the Capital, where we discussed the remarkable success story and the promising future of the UAE’s economy, especially that of Abu Dhabi
Thank you Obediah Ayton. Very well curated event with interesting attendees.
Thanks for inviting me to the event. A great audience and valued connections.
Great event. Superbly organised and well delivered. Thank you. Obediah for having me.
Great event. Thank you for inviting
Thank you, Obediah Ayton, It was certainly wonderful seeing everyone and the panelists were sharing most insightful perspectives.
An absolute pleasure, thank you for having us
Thanks for another great family office event, I really enjoyed it
Thanks Obediah Ayton for this amazing event
It was a very well curated event with high quality participants. Thank you for allowing me to be part of it.
Congratulations on yet another successful ADFO event, featuring knowledgeable panelists and engaging discussions! The feedback has been fantastic, and I’m looking forward to the upcoming event in Dubai!
Thank you, Obediah for a Great event and inviting me to this distinguished Panel. It was very valuable. Hope to host you in Switzerland!
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.
It was an exhilarating experience to be part of ADFO Summits at the Capital, where we discussed the remarkable success story and the promising future of the UAE’s economy, especially that of Abu Dhabi