Third Edition
ABU DHABI FAMILY OFFICE SUMMIT
Creating new opportunities for Partnership, Investment, Innovation and Social Good.
- 29th | 30th May
- Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas
1 Days After
Investopia / Salt
Third Edition
ABU DHABI FAMILY OFFICE SUMMIT
Creating new opportunities for Partnership, Investment, Innovation and Social Good.
- 29th I 30th May
- Saadiyat Rotana Resort and Villas
1 Day After
Investopia / Salt
Partners
STRATEGIC PARTNER
RECRUITMENTPARTNER
Investment Partner
Real Estate Partner
Financial Technology Partner
Exchange Partner
Biotech Partner
EV Partner
Previous Speakers
Hussain Dawood
Madhu Koneru
Youssif Lootah
Bjoern Von Siemens
Juul Manders
Mohammed AlQahtani
Patrick Liotard-Vogt
Ahmed Al Nowais
Suresh Vaidhyanathan
Jorge Felippe
Abdulrahman AlSuwaidi
Dr Anshul Govila
Loai Bataineh
Ahmed Mousa
Sikander Hazir
Sonali Goila
Obediah Ayton
Madhu Koneru
George Ajaka
Aaron Weaver
Sam Tidswell Norrish
Dale Davis
Reghina Fligheli
Mehsan Arshad
Vanessa Xu
Amro Al Qubaisi
Conrad Tsang
Khadeer Peer Shariff
Siraj Holding International [Al Otaiba Group]
Industry Speakers
Marc Wesselink
Venture Rock
Shankar Musunuri PHD, MBA
Ocugen
Boyu Hu
XVC
Abel Pena
Danny Aguirre
Saad Naja
Trevor Clarke
Coming Soon
Next Generation Speakers
Reem AlMusabbah
Co Founder, Pure Harvest
Faisal Al Dhaheri
Ahmed Al Nowais
Alhasan Farajallah
Next Generation Speakers
Reem AlMusabbah
Co Founder, Pure Harvest
Ahmed Al Nowais
Faisal Al Dhaheri
Alhasan Farajallah
Previous Family Office Attendees
Dhabi Holdings
Al Nowais Group
Kcap Holdings
Dawood Group
El Daba Holding
Ittihad Investments
Kappafrik Family Office
Creek Capital
Al Siraj Holdings
Al Serkal Group
Ivan Crenko Family Office
Blauwpark Partners
Al Shaksy Group
SS Lootah Group
Abu Dhabi Capital Group
Rashed Al Rashed & Sons Co
Damac Family Office
Ali and Sons
Ghobash Group
Al Ghurair Group
Steppe Capital
Al Futtaim
Apparel Family Office
Corecam Family Office
Fortes Holdings
Gassan Aboud Group
Al Nada Investment
Galadari Investment Office
Plenum Family Office
Gargash Management
Almha Capital
Tamer Group
Almoayed General
Halkin Investments
Daman Investments
E20 Investments
LuLu Family Office
Mrk1 Family Office
Dinar Holding
Gungor Celik Family Office
Al Imtiaz
Al Wahaibi Group
Al Masaood
Majid Al Futtaim
Abdulla Al Gurg Investments
Kasamar Holdings
Al Ajail Holding
Jafar Family Office
Von Siemens Family Office
Abdul Latif Jameel
Samcrete Family Office
Saham Group
Menshavc Family Office
Husary Holding
Al Doseri Family Office
Hea Investments
Al Daba Holdings
Panthera Investments
Damazein Family Office
Juramy Family Office
Omivest International Holding
Apeiron Investments
Studen Family Holding
Siraj International Holdings
Kamco Invest
Ray White Family office
Al Fahim
Daman Investments
HQG Investments
Aurora Asset Family Office
GFG Alliance Family Office
Al Otaiba Group
Mitaco Holdings
Bait Al Batterjee Holding
JIMCO
Edwin Holdings
Upper House Capital
Globaleye Capital
MPM Capital
TUM Management
Lighthouse Capital Group
Primitiva Global
Rubach Savoir Family Office
Anchor Holdings
Al Sayyah Group
Singularity Holdings
Al Masar Investments
UTM Management
One Family Office
Kaaf Investments
Indigenta Family Office
Sanad AD
Multiply Group
Kaizen Family Office
Al Masar Investments
Alkhadr Family Office
LF Group
Thompson Family Office
Li Family Office
Fala Group
Provident Management SFO
Citius Family Office
Sun Group Global
Nema Holding
Previous Institutional Attendees
Mubadala
ADIA
Emirates Investment Authority
Abu Dhabi Pension Fund
Waha Capital
Shamal Holding
Alkhair Capital
The Childrens Investment Fund
Alpha Wave Global
ADNOC
Maan
Shuaa Capital
Edmond De Rothschild
Gulf Islamic Investments
Abu Dhabi Investment Company
Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Strategic Development Fund
Kamco Investment
TUM Management
Apollo
Avenue Capital
Royal Group
Lunate
Stepstone
Sharjah Asset Management
Neom
Abu Dhabi Growth Fund
Bank Of America
Milken Institute
Franklin Templeton
Brevan Howard
G42
M42
Ardian
Speaker Reference
"Excellent organization and high-quality content. Thank you ADFO Summit and Obediah Ayton."
Bjoern Von Siemens
Family Principal Von Siemens Trust
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.
Managing Director Khadeer Shariff
Siraj Holdings international (Al Otaiba Group)
Sponsor Reference
A proud sponsor of the ADFO Summit
Marc Wesselink
Co-Founder Venturerock
Thanks for organizing such a great and rewarding event. It was a pleasure to speak about the importance of longevity and wellbeing through our portfolio company VIWELL.
Mohammed Husary
Founder VIWELL
Event Topics
Family Conglomerates Move International
Family Group Panel: Discussing the advancements of new Industries, digitisation, regulation, sustainability & Increase of international exposure to the UAE.
UAE Female Leaders Increase
Female Family Office Leaders Panel: The role of Females in the UAE Private Sector, why are Female leaders increasing among family groups.
The Global Race To Intelligence
Technologies Panel: Family Office Investments in AI & Deeptech that will have the greatest impact on industry and commerce in the UAE & Internationally
Global Commodity Outlook
Family Office Panel: The Middle East is now the centre of all commodity trade, such as Mining, Industrials, Food. So what should we prepare for in 2024.
The Future Of Venture Capital
Family Office & Venture Capital Panel: Assessing the modern Venture Capital investment landscape
Everyone Is Talking About Healthcare
Family Office Panel: How family offices are drawn towards Longevity, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Wellness
The Race To NetZero
Family Office Panel: ESG, Sustainability & Net Zero, what's is next after Cop28's success in the UAE
Global Credit & Equity Outlook
Family Office & Industry Experts Panel: Private Equity & Private Credit in 2024
Family Office 2.0
Family Office Panel: Values lie at the heart of successful family business.
Event Agenda
| 19.00 - 22.00 | February 29th - Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Rotana |
| 08.00 - 09.00 | March 1st - Event Registration |
| 09.00 - 09.15 | Opening: “Welcome to Abu Dhabi” Keynote Presentation |
| 09.15 - 09.35 | Fireside Chat 1: Family Office Panel - Values lie at the heart of successful family businesses. Family values likely influenced the foundation of the business and have helped to connect different generations over time. Panelists: Madhu Koneru, Family Principal & CEO, Kcap Holding Moderator - Obediah Ayton, Director, Dhabi Hold Co |
| 09.35 - 10.15 | Interactive Panel 2: Family Groups & Holdings Panel - What is next with respect to Industries, sustainability, digitisation across the Family Enterprise? With the increaseof international exposure, how is this changing the UAE landscape for you as a private markets business? Panelists: Suresh Vaidhyanathan, CEO, Ghassan Aboud Group Khadeer Shariff, Managing Director, Al Siraj Holding International Sikander Hazir, COO, Dawood Group Shaikha Al Nowais, Vice President, Rotana Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 10.15 - 10.35 | Networking Break 1 (20Mins) |
| 10.35 - 11.15 | Interactive Panel 3: Family Office Panel - Why are Family Offices setting up in the UAE? Why the UAE now? Why not before? With the change in regulation, banking credibility and more, would you say the UAE is internationally trending? Panelists: Lo’ai Bataineh, Managing Director, Ominvest Capital Reghina Fligheli, Partner, Corecam Family Office Conrad Tsang, Chairman, Strategic Year Holding Patrick Liotard-Vogt, Family Principal, PLV Capital & Globaleye Capital Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 11.15 - 11.35 | Networking Break 2 (20Mins) |
| 11.35 - 12.15 | Interactive Panel 4: Family Office & Venture Capital Panel - Assessing the modern Venture Capital investment landscape in the Middle East and Globally. Panelists: Gary Quin, Managing Partner, Venture Rock Sonali Goila, Head Of Investments, Panthera Capital [Fujairah Holding] Boyu Hu, Managing Partner, XVC Mohammed AlQahtani, Chairman, Dinar Holding Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 12.15 - 12.55 | Interactive Panel 5: Technologies Panel - Family Office Investments in profound technologies that will have the greatest impact on industry and commerce in the UAE & Internationally Panelists: Juul Manders, Managing Partner, Jumary Family Office Dale Davis, Managing Director, Damazien Family Office Saad Naja, CEO, Exinity Abel Pena, CSO, Bit2me Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 12.55 - 13.45 | LUNCH |
| 13.45 - 14.25 | Interactive Panel 6: Family Office Panel - 2024 is the year of buying Real Estate at a good valuation? Real Estate Developers, what is next? Where are the undervalued opportunities in the Middle East and Internationally? Where does credit play a role in Real Estate? Panelists: Mehsan Arshad, Managing Director, Mams Group Danny Ageirre, CEO, Bluewater Development Group George Ajaka, CEO, Ray White Capital Abdulrahman Al Suwaidi, Family Member, AS Investments Moderator - Nick Ayton, Director, ADFO Summit |
| 14.25 - 15.05 | Interactive Panel 7: Family Office & Industry Experts Panel - Private Equity & Private Credit, 2024 is a year for opportunity in these sectors, why? Panelists: Jorge Fellipe, CEO, Al Mulla Capital Vannessa Xu, CIO, VS Partners Sam Tidswell Norish, Managing Partner, Motive Partners Amro Al Qubaisi, Managing Director, AlphaField Group Moderator - Nick Ayton, ADFO Summit |
| 15.05 - 15.20 | Networking Break 3 (15Mins) |
| 15.20 - 16.00 | Interactive Panel 8: Family Office Panel - How family offices are drawn towards Longevity, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Wellness as they come to terms with family challenges and the impact of modern lifestyle: Panelists: Trevor Clarke, Executive Director, SP Nutraceuticals Inc Aaron Weaver, Senior Partner, Apeiron Investments Ahmed Mousa, Director, Tamer Group Shankar Musunuri PHD MBA, CEO, Octagon Moderator - Dr Anshul Govila, Bait Al Batterjee Holding |
| 16.00 - 16.40 | Interactive Panel 9: Family Office Panel - Next Generation Family in the UAE under 30’s, how do they see the future of their Family Groups and the UAE? Panelists: Ahmed Al Nowais, Director, Al Nowais Group Reem AlMusabbah, CEO, Retech Faisal Al Dhaheri, CEO, Clickilink Alhasan FaraJallah, Entrepreneur & Software Engineer Moderator - Obediah Ayton, Director Dhabi Hold Co |
| 16.40 - 18.30 | Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Ronana Hotel |
| May, 29th | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 19.00 – 22.00 | Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Rotanna |
| May, 30th | Conference Agenda |
| 08.00 – 09.00 | Event Registration |
| 09.00 – 09.15 | Opening: “Welcome to Abu Dhabi” |
| 09.15 – 09.55 | Interactive Panel 1: Family Groups and Holdings Panel – what is next with respect to Industries, sustainability, digitisation across the Family Enterprise. The Increase of international exposure to the UAE is changing the landscape? |
| 09.55 – 10.15 | Networking Break 1 (20mins) |
| 10.15 – 10.55 | Interactive Panel 2: Family Office & Industry Experts Panel – Private Equity & Private Credit, 2024 is a year for opportunity in these sectors, why? |
| 10.55 – 11.15 | Networking Break 2 (20mins) |
| 11.15 – 11.55 | Interactive Panel 3: Family Office & Venture Capital Panel – Assessing the modern Venture Capital investment landscape in the Middle East and Globally. |
| 11.55 – 12.25 | Interactive Panel 4: Technologies Panel – Family Office Investments in profound technologies that will have the greatest impact on industry and commerce in the UAE & Internationally. |
| 12.25 – 13.25 | LUNCH |
| 13.25 – 14.05 | Interactive Panel 5: Family Office Panel – 2024 is the year of buying Real Estate at a good valuation? Real Estate Developers, what is next? Where are the undervalued opportunities in the Middle East and Internationally? |
| 14.05 – 14.45 | Interactive Panel 6: Family Office Panel – Why are Family Offices setting up in the UAE? Why the UAE now? Why not before? |
| 14.45 – 15.05 | Networking Break 3 (20mins) |
| 15.05 – 15.45 | Interactive Panel 7: Family Office Panel – How family offices are drawn towards Longevity, Healthcare, Life Sciences and Wellness as they come to terms with family challenges and the impact of modern lifestyle. |
| 15.45 – 16.25 | Interactive Panel 8: Family Office Panel – Next Generation Family in the UAE under 30’s, how do they see the future of their Family Groups and the UAE? |
| 16.25 – 18.30 | Cocktail Evening Saadiyat Rotana Hotel |
Video Highlights
Previous Speakers
Family Office Investments in Venture Captial & Start Ups - Abdullah Al-Shaksy - ADFO Summit 2023
0:16Family Office Investments in Private Credit across the Middle East -Omar Al Yawer - ADFO Summit 2023
0:16Introducing New Techonology to the Family Enterprise - Suresh Vaidhyanathan - ADFO Summit March 2024
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