Family Office Summit Dubai agenda

Registration & Networking
Opening: "Welcome to Dubai"
Interactive Fireside 1
The Backbone of the UAE Economy: Sustaining Success in Family-Run Enterprises
Family-run enterprises form the cornerstone of the UAE economy, representing 90% of businesses and playing a pivotal role in driving growth, innovation, and employment. However, sustaining success across generations presents unique challenges. This panel explores how family businesses can navigate the complexities of succession planning, governance, and adapting to evolving markets while preserving their legacy and values.
Interactive Panel 2
Bridging Borders: Unlocking Opportunities for Family Office Investments Between the UAE and the World
As global markets become increasingly interconnected, family offices in the UAE and abroad are expanding their horizons to seize cross-border investment opportunities. This panel brings together industry experts and family office leaders to explore the strategies, challenges, and rewards of investing beyond borders.
Interactive Panel 3
Next-Generation Leadership: Redefining Family Offices for the Future
As the next generation steps into leadership roles, family offices are undergoing a transformation to adapt to a rapidly changing world. This panel explores how emerging leaders are redefining the purpose, structure, and strategies of family offices to ensure long-term success and relevance.
Networking Coffee Break
Interactive Panel 4
Finding the Hidden Gems: Niche Investments for Family Offices in Private Equity and Private Credit
Private equity and private credit are evolving to offer more than just traditional investment opportunities. For family offices seeking unique ways to diversify and enhance returns, uncovering niche opportunities in these markets has become a game-changer. This panel explores how to identify and capitalize on under-the-radar investments that align with long-term goals and risk profiles.
Interactive Panel 5
Family Offices and Real Estate: Unlocking Opportunities for Strong Returns
Real estate continues to be a cornerstone of family office investment strategies, offering stability, diversification, and the potential for significant returns. This panel brings together leading experts and family office executives to explore how to identify and capitalize on real estate opportunities in a competitive and evolving market.
Interactive Panel 6
Managing Market Volatility: Equities, Bonds, and Fixed Income Strategies for Family Offices
In an era of heightened market volatility, family offices are seeking ways to protect and grow their wealth while navigating uncertainty. This panel will explore how family offices can adjust their investment strategies in equities, bonds, and fixed income to achieve stability and maintain long-term growth amid fluctuating market conditions.
Interactive Panel 7
Co-Investing: Unlocking Growth and Collaboration in the Family Office Space
Co-investing has emerged as a transformative strategy for family offices, offering a path to diversify portfolios, share risks, and access larger, high-impact opportunities. This panel dives into how collaboration is shaping the future of family office investments, particularly as the next generation takes the reins.
Lunch Break
Interactive Panel 8
Leading the Charge: Family Businesses and Their Path to Net Zero
As global pressure to combat climate change intensifies, family businesses are increasingly taking the lead in integrating sustainability practices and setting ambitious Net Zero goals. This panel will explore how family businesses are navigating the challenges and opportunities of becoming Net Zero, aligning long-term business growth with environmental responsibility.
Interactive Fireside 9
Family Offices Entering Crypto:
We have all seen it in recent weeks, Bitcoin increases in value once again. With the growing appeal of digital assets for family offices lies in their potential to diversify traditional portfolios and tap into a rapidly evolving asset class. Crypto offers both opportunities and challenges, with some viewing it as a hedge against inflation while others see it as a high-risk speculative play. Despite its promise, concerns about volatility, security, and regulatory uncertainty remain at the forefront of discussions.
Interactive Fireside 10
Venture Capital for Family Offices: Spotting Opportunities and Unlocking Growth Through Co-Investing
Venture capital offers family offices a unique opportunity to tap into high-growth, high-impact investments, yet many traditional family office portfolios overlook this dynamic asset class. This panel will explore how family offices can spot unconventional opportunities in venture capital, identify the next big trends, and leverage co-investment strategies to maximize returns and foster collaboration within the family office ecosystem.
Interactive Panel 11
The Technology Race: Staying Ahead of the Curve – Key Trends Family Offices Must Embrace
In an era where technology is evolving at lightning speed, family offices must stay ahead of the curve to leverage emerging tools that drive innovation, optimize operations, and maximize returns. This panel will explore the critical technology trends that family offices need to adopt to stay competitive, from artificial intelligence to blockchain and beyond, and how they can harness these advancements to future-proof their portfolios and operations.
Interactive Panel 12
Commodities in the Middle East: Navigating a Key Revenue Stream in a Changing World
Commodities have long been a cornerstone of Middle Eastern economies, driving revenue and shaping global trade dynamics. However, as the world faces shifts in energy demand, climate change, and geopolitical landscapes, family offices and investors must adapt to an evolving commodities market. This panel will explore the changing role of commodities in the Middle East and how family offices can capitalize on new opportunities while managing risks in an unpredictable global environment.
Interactive Panel 13
Risk, Compliance, and Governance Within Family Offices: Navigating Change and Shaping the Future of Family Office 2.0
The landscape of family office risk, compliance, and governance is evolving rapidly, driven by changing regulations, technological advancements, and a shift towards more sophisticated operational models. This panel will explore the current state of governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management strategies within family offices, while looking ahead to the future of Family Office 2.0.
Interactive Panel 14
Health is Wealth: The Future of Family Office Investments in Healthcare
Healthcare is emerging as a key focus area for family offices, driven by global demand for innovation, aging populations, and increasing awareness of the importance of health and well-being. This panel will explore how family offices can strategically invest in the healthcare sector, balancing financial returns with societal impact while navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.