Middle East investors Summit to host first-of-its-kind family office initiative 

The Middle East Investors Summit - Abu Dhabi edition, the region’s premier gathering of institutional investors, family offices and innovators from around the world, returns to the Rosewood Abu Dhabi from 27-28 May 2025. 

Presented in partnership with the Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) and NYU Abu Dhabi as the Summit’s academic partner, the Summit’s 2025 edition will host an interactive program for family office leaders and investment professionals titled ‘The Middle East Wealth & Investment Leadership program’.

The prestigious entities will combine to host immersive, interactive sessions for participants - in a first-of-its-kind initiative. Families and investment professionals will be equipped with tools to strengthen their network, perfect their leadership skills and further sophisticate their operations. 

It is the first time direct, world-class investment in the upskilling of family offices has been made available in the Middle East. 

Adam Ladjadj, Founder and Vice Chairman, Emirates Family Office Association, said:

“This innovative program at Middle East Investors Summit reinforces the Association’s commitment to excellence in family office governance and sophistication. We are proud to partner and share this vision with one of the world’s leading universities - NYU Abu Dhabi - at an event showcasing the UAE’s flourishing business and financial environment.

“I look forward to welcoming the program’s first cohort as we help families make better decisions in preserving and growing their wealth; modernizing their business structures and scaling their operations internationally.”

Amol Dani, Chief Operating Officer, NYU Abu Dhabi, said:      

“We are very proud to collaborate with the Emirates Family Office Association on this first-of-its-kind initiative. At NYU Abu Dhabi, we believe in the power of education to drive meaningful change, and this program is a great example of that. It brings together our academic expertise with the practical needs of today’s investment and family office landscape, creating a space for learning, connection, and real impact.”

All EFOA-sponsored program participants will be active contributors in an environment geared to rich learning, connections, and insights. Participants will also receive an NYU Abu Dhabi certification on completion. 

Hosted by Collab, the Summit and its program are geared to high-level business figures; leading investors and family office professionals passionate about face-to-face interactions, debate, knowledge-sharing and connectivity – amid the backdrop of the Middle East’s thriving financial landscape.

The Summit’s welcoming keynote will be given by H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Banna, Chairman of the Emirates Family Office Association, with sessions to follow exploring topics including changing UAE / GCC regulatory frameworks as drivers of new investment opportunities and how SWFs are navigating uncertainty amidst the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. 

Those in the family office and investment sectors, in the UAE and internationally, who are interested in the program and in becoming a member of EFOA can find out more by contacting info@emiratesfoa.com.