By staff Reporter
DUBAI — The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the programme for the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, scheduled for November 2–6, 2026, under the theme “Finance Reimagined: Where Innovation Meets Policy and Purpose.”
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and President of DIFC, the event is expected to bring together global financial leaders as Dubai advances its ambition under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to become one of the world’s top four financial centres.
The five-day programme will feature more than 850 speakers across over 85 events, including 12 major forums held across 14 stages. Discussions will cover key areas including fintech, tokenisation, Islamic finance, family wealth, sustainable finance and private capital.
DIFC Governor Essa Kazim said the event would provide a platform for global financial decision-makers to align policy, innovation and economic progress under the D33 agenda.
The Dubai FinTech Summit, taking place on November 2–3, will anchor the programme, with speakers including HSBC Asset Management CEO Nicolas Moreau, Julius Baer Chairman Noel Quinn, S.P. Hinduja Banque Privée Chair Dr Shanu S.P. Hinduja and Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye Governor Fatih Karahan.
Other events will include the Future Sustainability Forum, MENA Banking Excellence Awards, IPEM Future 2026, Future Islamic Finance Forum, Deal Catalyst Fixed Income Alternatives Conference, Dubai Family Wealth Summit, Investment Leaders Exchange and Future Tokenisation Forum.
Additional programmes will focus on investment leadership, sustainable finance and insurance technology, further broadening the week’s focus on the future of global finance.
DIFC Authority CEO Arif Amiri said the initiative builds on the centre’s established financial ecosystem and provides infrastructure for developing the next generation of financial services.
The event comes as Dubai strengthens its position as a major financial centre serving the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, with the city ranked as the region’s leading financial hub by the Global Financial Centres Index.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
