Inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week kicks off

The inaugural Abu Dhabi Business Week (ADBW) kicked off on Wednesday, offering a platform for companies to connect and collaborate to drive the next phase of economic growth and diversification.

Held under the theme Deliver Value. Create Impact, the event will gather more than 150 speakers and 8,000 policymakers, business executives, international investors and entrepreneurs to explore new opportunities, forge strategic partnerships and drive sustainable economic development.

The event, which runs until December 6 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, reflects the Emirate’s economic growth and its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment.

The inaugural edition features ten specialised events, most notably the Abu Dhabi Business Forum, which will tackle key topics such as global investment dynamics in Abu Dhabi, business clusters, regulations and public-private partnerships.

Other events, including the Procurement Forum, the Innovation Xchange, the Global Manufacturing & Industrialisation Summit, the Family Business Forum, the Entrepreneurship Summit, and the Youth Forum, will provide participants with an in-depth look into topics like innovation, procurement, women’s empowerment, family businesses, youth, and entrepreneurship.

Reflecting Abu Dhabi’s commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, ADBW offers participants opportunities to explore new markets and gain valuable insights into the trends and strategies shaping the future of the rapidly growing ‘Capital of Capital’.

Abu Dhabi Business Week will focus on strategies to strengthen businesses and cultivate an ecosystem marked by increased collaboration between the public and private sectors, driving growth and diversification.