Family Office Summit Abu Dhabi agenda
Summit Times
Cocktail Evening
Topic 1
Private Markets & Alternative Investments
Unlocking the Secret Sauce of Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Private Credit While the Market Decides Whether It Wants to Crash or Party.
Because who needs public markets when you can have a more exclusive (and possibly more profitable) roller coaster ride in private investments?
Topic 2
AI & Tech Disruption in Portfolio Management
Supercharging Your Investment Strategy with AI, Blockchain, and Fintech – Because Who Doesn’t Want Their Portfolio to Think for Itself?
Let AI do the heavy lifting, while you kick back with a coffee.
Topic 3
Real Estate Reinvented
Navigating Global Property Trends and Co-Investments in a World Where ‘Work From Home’ Means ‘Living in Your Office’.
As hybrid work reshapes real estate, family offices are embracing the idea of owning a house that’s also a gym, office, and maybe even a podcast studio.
Topic 4
Emerging Markets Gold Rush
Seizing High-Growth Opportunities in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America – Because “The Wild West” Isn’t Just a Figure of Speech.
Forget traditional “safe” investments; it’s time to saddle up and hunt for treasure where the markets are growing faster than your morning coffee.
Topic 5
Middle Eastern Family Offices
From Local Heroes to Global Financial Superstars – How GCC Families Are Casually Taking Over the World (One Diversified Investment at a Time).
GCC family offices are proving that “local” isn’t a limit.
Topic 6
The Co-Investment Revolution
Why Sharing is Caring (Especially When It Comes to Accessing Deals and Reducing Risk).
When the going gets tough, the tough team up. Co-investing: where family offices get exclusive deals while avoiding all the drama.
Topic 7
Hedge Funds 2.0
Liquid Alternatives are Back – Because Who Doesn’t Love a Comeback Story (Especially When It Involves Inflation, Interest Rates, and High Stakes)?
Hedge funds have a new season, and it’s packed with drama, volatility, and—hopefully—big returns. Let’s hope they don’t cancel it mid-season.
Topic 8
The Family Office Showdown
Single vs. Multi-Family – The Battle for Wealth Management Supremacy in a World of Tax Reforms and Digital Finance.
It’s like the “Avengers” of wealth management, but with fewer capes and more spreadsheets.
Topic 9
The Secret to Asset Protection
Optimizing Trusts, Foundations, and Holding Structures – Because Your Wealth Deserves More Than Just a Lock and Key.
Assets are like your favorite pair of shoes—protect them properly, and they’ll last. Don’t, and you’ll be walking on holes.
Topic 10
Navigating Political & Geopolitical Risk
How Family Offices Can Prepare for the Latest Global Drama (Hint: There’s Always Drama).
When it comes to global shifts and trade wars, family offices know the importance of being prepared. It’s not just the markets that can be unpredictable.
Topic 11
Next-Gen Disruptors
How Young Family Leaders Are Writing Their Own Rulebook in the World of Venture Capital, Startups, and Digital Innovation.
If the next generation’s leadership is anything like their social media, we’re in for a wild ride of disruption and innovation.
Topic 12
Building Global Alliances
How Next-Gen Leaders Are Forming Co-Investment Partnerships to Take Over (Okay, “Collaborate” is the Word We’re Using) in the New Era of Cross-Border Collaboration.
Global alliances are now as easy as sending a Zoom invite—but way more profitable.
Topic 13
Biotech, Longevity & Healthcare
The Healthcare Revolution Family Offices Can’t Afford to Miss – Because Who Doesn’t Want to Live Forever (Or at Least a Lot Longer) and Stay Healthy While Doing It?
Family offices investing in biotech, longevity, and healthcare innovations might just be making the most “forever-young” decision. It’s like insurance for your genes—and your future health.
Topic 14
Beyond ESG
Crafting High-Impact, Purpose-Driven Investment Strategies for When ‘Green’ is the New Black.
ESG investing is no longer a trend—it’s a lifestyle. And your portfolio deserves to look fabulous in it.
Topic 15
Tech-First Transformation
How Family Offices Are Leveraging AI, Blockchain, and Digital Platforms – Because Who Has Time for Paperwork When You Have AI on Your Side?
Family offices are going digital—saving trees, time, and probably a whole lot of stress. Let’s embrace the future (and leave the filing cabinets behind).
Topic 16
Compliance, Risk & Governance
The Unsung Heroes of Family Office Investing – How to Stay Safe, Stay Smart, and Keep Your Reputation Intact in a World of Rising Scrutiny.
Compliance, risk management, and governance aren’t just boxes to check – they’re the armor that shields your family wealth from unexpected storms. Plus, who wants to be the family office with the compliance horror story?