Join us in Abu Dhabi
GFS Arabia is the Middle East edition of the Global Fiduciary Symposium, Japan’s premier and longest-running gathering of asset owners.
The inaugural Arabia Edition is an international, invitation-only forum designed to bring together asset owners and leading asset management firms for a neutral, educational exchange.
Delegates engage directly with industry experts and peers to examine current trends, structural shifts, and emerging considerations shaping the global asset-management landscape.
The Symposium will be selectively supported by a group of regional and international institutions, including organizations from the UAE and wider GCC, that are actively involved in advancing long-term portfolio construction, risk management, and capital allocation across the region.
October 6-7, 2026 | Abu-Dhabi | Save the date for the inaugural GFS Arabia
2026 Conference Overview
GFS Arabia will convene at the heart of this transformation, where sovereign wealth scale, long-term policy vision, and innovation-led development are reshaping investment priorities for generations to come.
The Gulf’s growing role is not just a regional story—it is a global imperative.
US $3.5 trillion+ in sovereign assets managed by ADIA, Mubadala, PIF, KIA, and others
Vision 2030 strategies transforming economies through infrastructure, technology, tourism, and renewables
Over US$1 trillion in wealth set to transfer between generations across the region
Rapid adoption of innovation in AI, fintech, and digital infrastructure
Commitment to sustainability – rooted in regional resilience, not ESG orthodoxy
Who will attend GFS Arabia?
Participation is strictly by invitation.
The GFS Audience = Strategic Capital with over $10 trillion in AUM
Portfolio heads from sovereign wealth, pension, and (re)insurance entities
Principals of family offices and UHNW platforms across the GCC and internationally
Government regulators and economic policymakers
Chief Investment Officers
Global and regional asset managers
Academics, consultants, and thought leaders
What Makes GFS Arabia Different?
Mission-Led, Not Transactional: No product pitches. Only meaningful exchange
Curated Delegation: Senior-level participants selected for their strategic role and institutional relevance
Regional Anchoring: Program shaped by Gulf priorities, guided by a diverse global Advisory Council
Global Connectivity: Delegates from North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa meet Gulf peers
Neutral Platform: Held under Chatham House Rule to foster candour and trust
Conference Registration
Complimentary Conference Registration for Asset Owners will open soon. For more details on registration and speaking at GFS please contact info@globalfiduciarysymposium.com
All registration requests are subject to verification. Global Fiduciary Symposium reserves the right to refuse registrations not meeting the qualifications.
Partner With Us
Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Contact us now to secure your spot as a 2026 sponsor!
The Global Fiduciary Symposium depends on leading asset management firms like yours, which are experts at delivering valuable ideas and simplifying complicated investment topics to improve the outcomes for asset owners in Arabia and, ultimately, their beneficiaries. Now in our 20th year, the Global Fiduciary Symposium is globally recognized as the most important conference of its kind in Japan and worldwide. As a sponsor of GFS Arabia, your firm will gain direct access to a difficult-to-reach and highly sought-after audience.
Join us in 2026 to participate in the leading conversation on the future of Arabia’s pension and retirement industry.
As a GFS partner, you gain:
Speaking opportunities and agenda influence
Access to an invitation-only network of decision-makers
Custom-curated networking and relationship-building
Brand alignment with long-term fiduciary excellence
Contact Information
Please contact us to request a sponsorship proposal with full features and benefits:
Steve Middleton | Partnerships Director, Global Fiduciary Symposium
steve@globalfiduciarysymposium.com | + +44 7710 128 464 (UK)
Chris J. Battaglia | President, Global Fiduciary Symposium
chris@globalfiduciarysymposium.com | + 1 917 239 6497 (US)
Patrick Williams | Managing Director, Global Fiduciary Symposium
Patrick@globalfiduciarysymposium.com | +1 917 951 1490 (US)
Media Partner
Conference Management
Conference Venue
The St.Regus, Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Nation Tower, Corniche, P.O. Box 60476
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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