Agenda

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23rd November 2026

GALA DINNER & NETWORKING - Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

An exclusive networking dinner bringing together asset owners, family offices, institutional investors, sponsors, speakers, and industry leaders ahead of the main conference.

  • Welcome remarks by CFA Society Emirates leadership
  • Sponsor and partner recognition
  • Networking dinner and relationship building
  • Media interviews and photo opportunities
  • Dedicated tables

24th November 2026

MAIN CONFERENCE & PANELS - Ritz Carlton JBR, Dubai

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony & Cultural Performance

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Opening Keynote - The New Global Capital Order

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

CIO & Asset Owner Panel - How Institutional Investors Are Positioning for the Next Decade

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Debate Session - Is Active Management Winning Again?

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Fireside Chat - Lessons From a Legendary Investor

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Family Office Forum

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

AI & Fintech Session - Technology Reshaping Investment Management

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Panel Discussion - Alternative Investments: Private Equity & Venture Capital

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Panel Discussion - Real Assets & Private Credit: Real Estate, Infrastructure & Private Debt

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Closing Panel - What Will Define the Winning Investor of 2030?

5:15 PM - 5:25 PM

Inspirational Closing Keynote & Q&A

5:25 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks & Raffle Draw

About MEA Finance

(Official Event Partner)


MEA Finance is the leading media platform and B2B event organiser for the banking and financial sectors across the Middle East and Africa. As a premier source of industry intelligence, it provides high-level insights through specialised publications and digital media. Its capabilities include hosting impactful summits, prestigious awards programmes, and executive forums that connect regional C-suite leaders with global innovators. By fostering strategic dialogue and recognising industry excellence, MEA Finance serves as a key catalyst for regional growth and the advancement of financial innovation.

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  • Cultural & Destination Partner

  • Event Partner


  • Gold Sponsors


  • Silver Sponsor



Stay ahead of the Industry

When

November 24, 2026

Where

Ritz Carlton JBR
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Contact us

Get in Touch & Find Us

General Enquiries:
info@mea-finance.com
Sponsorship & Exhibition:

Kenneth Mitchen

ken.mitchen@mea-finance.com
CFA Society Emirates

Sevan Azar

sevan.azar@cfaemirates.com
Venue:

Ritz Carlton, Dubai, JBR

Address:

Al Mamsha St - Jumeirah Beach Residence
Dubai - United Arab Emirates