Middle east investors summit
abu dhabi may 2025
At the core of this year’s Summit is a purpose-driven agenda designed to deliver clarity, depth, and meaningful dialogue. Led by esteemed professors from NYU Abu Dhabi and enriched by peer-level exchanges, the program explores the intersection of global finance, regulation, sustainability, and investment strategy. Each session has been thoughtfully structured to spark ideas, challenge perspectives, and offer practical insight for decision-makers navigating today’s evolving landscape. Dive into the agenda and discover a journey shaped by intellect, relevance, and real-world impact.
agenda day 01
middle east investors summit may 2025
08:00 – 09:30
Registration
event registration
09:30 – 09:45
Welcome
Chairperson Opening Address
Sarah Cocker, Managing Director, Amplify
09:45 – 10:00
Welcome
The Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA)
By His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Al Banna, Chairman, EFOA
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome
NYU Abu Dhabi Leadership
Arlie Petters, Provost, NYU Abu Dhabi
10:15 – 10:25
Presentation
Keynote Presentation:
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
His Excellency Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director, Investor Growth Sector, Abu Dhabi Investment Office
10:25 – 10:30
Signing
MoU Signing
Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Emirates Family Office Association
10:30 – 10:45
Presentation
AI Sovereignty and the Strategic Imperatives for Family Offices and Institutions
Presentation by Aleria – An IHC Company:
Eric Leandri, Chief Executive Officer, Aleria – An IHC Company
10:45- 11:00
Break
Networking Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00
Session
The Rise of Titans - SWFs in the Global Economy
NYU AD Executive Session 01:
Bernardo Bortolotti, NYU Abu Dhabi
12:00 – 01:00
Session
How changing regulatory frameworks drive investment opportunities in the UAE/GCC
NYU AD Executive Session 02:
Dr. Harald Freissmuth, NYU Abu Dhabi
01:00 – 02:00
Break
Lunch
02:00 – 03:00
Meetings
Networking Time
One-to-one Meetings
03:00 – 03:45
Session
Navigating Global Uncertainty - Shifting Patterns in Savings, Investment, Growth, and Returns
NYU AD Executive Session 03:
Prof. Jean Imbs, NYU Abu Dhabi
03:45 – 04:30
Session
Driving Sustainability by Design
NYU AD Executive Session 04:
Harun Kapetanovic, Advisor to the Director General, Awqaf Abu Dhabi
04:30 – 04:45
Break
Networking Coffee Break
04:45 – 05:45
Meetings
Networking Time
One-to-one Meetings
06:00 – 10:00
Dinner
Gala Dinner
End of Middle East Investors Summit May 2025, Day 1
agenda day 02
middle east investors summit
28th May 2025
10:00 – 10:30
Presentation
Evolution and Characteristics of Private Debt – Bridging the Past and Shaping the Future
By Hans-Jörg Baumann, Chairman, Stepstone Group
10:30 – 11:30
Session
Navigating an uncertain world - SWFs amid new global challenges
NYU AD Executive Session 05:
By Bernardo Bortolotti, NYU Abu Dhabi
11:30 – 12:30
Session
Selected UAE and GCC sectors that require substantial future investments
NYU AD Executive Session 06:
By Dr. Harald Freissmuth, NYU Abu Dhabi
12:30 – 01:30
Break
Lunch
01:30 – 02:30
Meetings
Networking Time
One-to-one Meetings
02:30 – 02:45
Break
Networking Coffee Break
02:45 – 03:30
Session
Fragmented Global Economy - Navigating Geopolitical and Economic Shifts
NYU AD Executive Session 07:
By Amro Zakaria, NYU Abu Dhabi
03:30 – 04:30
Meetings
Networking Time
One-to-one Meetings
04:30 – 04:45
Break
Networking Coffee Break
04:45 – 05:45
Conferral
Certificate Ceremony
05:45 – 06:00
Address
Closing Ceremony
Conclusion of Middle East Investors Summit May 2025, Abu Dhabi
