Family Office Summit Dubai agenda
Summit Timings
Registration & Networking
Topic 1: Next Generation Disruptors
The Next Gen Advantage: Empowering Innovation Without Breaking Family Traditions (Too Much)
How the next wave of family leaders is blending legacy with disruption — and building ventures that don’t need a trust fund to survive.
Topic 2: Private Markets
Balancing Private Equity, Venture Capital, Direct Deals – Because Patient Capital Is the Ultimate Endurance Sport
Family offices are taking bolder bets in illiquid markets. How do they evaluate opportunities, build access, and manage risk in a shifting cycle?
Topic 3: AI & Tech Disruption
From Hype to Holdings: AI, Algorithms, and the Family Office That Didn’t Sleep Through the Tech Revolution
Whether investing in AI startups or applying machine learning to portfolio strategy, tech is no longer optional — it’s existential.
Topic 4: Women in Wealth
Women of Wealth: Investing, Leading, and Shaping the Future
A conversation with the women redefining capital allocation, decision-making, and what it means to lead across generations and borders.
Topic 5: Cross-Border Investment
Global Opportunities, Government Diligence, and a Few Extra Stamps in Your Passport
Family offices are navigating geopolitical shifts, FX risks, and compliance hurdles to access the best global deals. With increasing government involvement in foreign investment, how do families build trust, qualify for incentives, and secure the right permissions?
Topic 6: Where to Set Up Your Family Office in Dubai
Battle of the Free Zones: Who Wins? Because Even Family Offices Love a Good Neighborhood Rivalry
Dubai offers multiple jurisdictions with varying incentives, compliance structures, and reputational perks. But which setup truly aligns with your family’s vision, operations, and legacy?
Topic 7: Compliance, Risk & Governance
Keeping Regulators Happy and Your Stress Levels Manageable
The $18 trillion wealth transfer challenge for family offices by 2030 is reshaping how families approach compliance, risk management, and governance. From legacy planning to legal structures, the pressure is on to get it right — before the next generation does it differently.
Topic 8: Technology and WealthTech in the Family Office
Digitizing the Family Office: Cybersecurity, WealthTech, and the Occasional IT Meltdown
From cloud-based reporting to digital asset custody — what tools are essential, and which ones are just tech theatre?
Topic 9: Healthcare & Life Sciences Investing
Biotech, Wellness, and the Quest for Immortality (or at Least a Return)
Longevity is big business. Family offices are doubling down on healthcare and life sciences innovation — from gene editing to gym apps — while balancing regulatory risk and long-term timelines.
Topic 10: Multi Family Office 2.0
Evolving Collaboration, Efficiency, and That Elusive Family Peace
The new MFO model isn’t just about shared services — it’s about shared intelligence, scale, and the fine art of saying no.
Topic 11: Real Estate
Bricks, Mortar, and a Few Headaches in Between
Still a core asset class — but with higher rates, new regions, and changing tastes, where are families planting their next flag?
Topic 12: Hedge Funds & Public Equities
Still Sexy or Just Complicated?
As returns flatten and fees stay stubborn, family offices are re-evaluating their public market playbook — alpha isn’t what it used to be.
Topic 13: Family IPOs
From Majlis to Market: Why UAE Family Businesses Are Embracing IPOs
Going public is no longer taboo. Learn how families are navigating valuation, control, and the roadshow circuit.
Topic 14: Philanthropy
Purpose Before Profit: The Evolving Role of Philanthropy in Family Offices
Giving with intention. Impact investing, ESG, and how to get the next gen — and the family WhatsApp group — fully onboard.
Topic 15: Human Capital in the Family Office
Talent, Trust, and the Trouble With Titles
As family offices professionalize, the war for talent heats up. From hiring a CIO who fits the culture to managing internal family dynamics, we explore how top offices attract, retain, and align human capital with generational vision.
Topic 16
The Institutional Crypto Playbook for Family Offices
The practical steps UHNW families are taking to access crypto: onboarding with trusted exchanges, using stablecoins, and balancing liquidity with innovation.