The Mission
A Curated Delegation Around Abu Dhabi Finance Week
Built Around Abu Dhabi Finance Week
In December 2026 the global capital community gathers in Abu Dhabi for Abu Dhabi Finance Week, hosted by ADGM: 75 events across 8 stages under the theme The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships, according to ADGM. The Abu Dhabi Finance Week Executive Trade Mission is built around that week. Delegates take part in Abu Dhabi Finance Week with access passes arranged for every delegate, and the mission adds its own program: the Hedge Fund Association Reception, the Gateway Leaders' Dinner at the Royal Rose, curated one on one meetings aligned to each delegate's objectives, and coordinated access to the side events held that week.
The structure follows the model our team delivered in September 2026, when 22 executives from 18 companies and 6 countries joined the Dubai Executive Trade Mission alongside AIM Congress and IPS, kept curated so that every delegate's week is built to the person.
One week. One city. The world of capital, and the room you came for.
Why This Week
Global Reach
Abu Dhabi Finance Week, where the global capital community meets in one city: 75 events across 8 stages, according to ADGM.
The Week, All Week
Abu Dhabi Finance Week every day, with the Hedge Fund Association Reception on Tuesday evening and the Gateway Leaders' Dinner at the Royal Rose on Wednesday, both hosted by the mission.
Curated by Design
A curated executive delegation, decision makers only, a run of show for the week, and one on one meetings built against your objectives.
How It Works
Discovery Call
A 30-minute call to confirm the mission is the right fit for your objectives. Where it is, you receive a working outline for your week within 48 hours, built from the call.
Approval and Onboarding
We confirm your place against the mission criteria within five business days. Your seat is confirmed on payment.
Strategy Session
Once onboarded, a working session with our team to finalize the outline: your targets, the counterparties we pursue for you and the briefings and introductions built into your week.
Three Points of Entry
Your track shapes the counterparties we identify for you. The program is shared by the whole delegation.
Hedge Funds and Asset Managers
Fund managers and asset managers seeking Gulf allocators, institutional relationships, distribution partners and a presence in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Private Capital and Family Offices
Investors, family offices and private capital seeking Gulf co investors, partners and allocators, or Gulf capital for projects in their own markets.
Fintech and Digital Assets
Founders and executives in financial technology, digital assets and market infrastructure evaluating Abu Dhabi and Dubai for licensing, partners and capital.
What You Get
1Hedge Fund Association Reception
The centerpiece evening of the mission on Tuesday, December 8, venue to be announced, bringing an international audience of fund managers, institutional investors, family offices and allocators to the room. Invitation only.
2Gateway Leaders' Dinner
A curated private dinner at the Royal Rose, hosted by Dubai Ventures with the support of the Miami Chamber of Commerce Dubai, bringing together government officials, diplomats, investors and family offices.
3Abu Dhabi Finance Week
Access passes for the week of Abu Dhabi Finance Week for every delegate, with rolling meetings through the week and programming aligned with the side events held that week.
4Curated One on One Meetings
Curated one on one introductions at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, aligned to your objectives and shared before arrival.
5Rolling Meetings
Meetings with relevant counterparties at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, arranged on a rolling basis through the week and aligned to your track.
6Side Event Access
Coordinated access to side events in Abu Dhabi on the Monday and Thursday evenings, confirmed with the final itinerary.
This Mission Is Not for Everyone
Places are limited and every delegate affects the quality of the room.
A strong fit
- Managing, raising or deploying capital in alternatives, asset management, private capital or fintech with a defined mandate
- Evaluating Abu Dhabi and Dubai for allocators, licensing, distribution or a regional presence
- A principal or executive senior enough to act on what you find
- Seeking Gulf capital or partners for projects in your own market
- Prepared to follow up after the mission
Not the right program
- Exploring the market casually
- Unable to commit to the full program, December 6 to 11
- Seeking a leisure trip with a business component
Not sure? Book a discovery call. We will tell you honestly.
Everything Arranged
- Five nights five-star accommodation in Abu Dhabi, December 6 to 11
- Executive ground transport throughout
- Access passes for the week of Abu Dhabi Finance Week
- The Hedge Fund Association Reception
- The Gateway Leaders' Dinner at the Royal Rose
- Curated one on one introductions at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, aligned to your objectives
- Rolling meetings at Abu Dhabi Finance Week through the week
- Coordinated access to side events on the Monday and Thursday evenings
- Concierge coordination from arrival to departure
- Delegate welcome package with best practices and local recommendations, issued before departure
Engagement status is published on the agenda page and updated as each engagement is confirmed. Airfare is not included.