Abu Dhabi is set to host the inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) from December 4th to 6th, featuring an exceptional lineup of global business leaders, innovators, and public figures. Organized under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the event is spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
ADBW will gather over 150 speakers from various industries and sectors to share their experiences, insights, and lessons with an expected 8,000 attendees across ten specialized events. With the theme ‘Deliver Value. Create Impact’, the event emphasizes innovation and entrepreneurship, offering unparalleled insights into business growth from world-renowned experts.
Notable speakers include Marc Randolph, Founder and Former CEO of Netflix; retail visionary Jo Malone; former Google and Facebook leaders Randi Zuckerberg and Mo Gawdat; Formula One legend David Coulthard; and soccer icon Clarence Seedorf. Sessions will also feature Careem co-founder Magnus Olsson and Anghami co-founder Elie Habib, who will discuss scaling billion-dollar ventures. Christine Tsai, Founder & CEO of Silicon Valley’s 500 Global, will share her experience in nurturing startups, while Dr. Sara Sabry, the first female Arab astronaut, will inspire attendees with her talk, “How to Achieve the Impossible Dream.”
Highlighting the significance of the event, His Excellency Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman of ADCCI, stated: “Abu Dhabi Business Week will deliver transformative insights from some of the most influential leaders worldwide, driving forward the Emirate’s business landscape. It reflects Abu Dhabi’s extraordinary economic journey and immense potential for growth.”
H.E. further emphasized the event’s role in empowering small businesses and startups: “One of ADBW’s core pillars is to provide entrepreneurs with a platform to learn, connect, and network. This aligns with Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fostering an investment-friendly environment and strengthening the business ecosystem through public-private partnerships. ADBW will accelerate our transition to a knowledge-based and diversified economy.”
Taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), ADBW will serve as a premier platform for collaboration across key sectors, including sustainability, AI, technology, climate change, and family businesses.
About Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW)
Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) is a groundbreaking event designed to empower businesses and drive economic growth. Featuring over ten impactful events, ADBW brings together influential global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore opportunities and shape the future of business.
Organized by ADCCI in collaboration with ADDED and ADIO, ADBW underscores Abu Dhabi’s rapid economic advancements and its dedication to creating a business-friendly ecosystem. The event will run from December 4 to 6, 2024, at ADNEC, providing a unique platform for knowledge exchange and fostering public-private partnerships to ensure sustainable development.
