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27-28 January 2027, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Advancing Institutional Growth and Private Market Excellence in the Middle East

From emerging talents to established leaders, FutureFunds is the only event dedicated for both local and international fund managers seeking to build, grow, and establish a formidable presence in the Middle East's rapidly growing alternative investment ecosystem.

Discover cutting-edge strategies for capital raising, innovative fund structuring and peak alpha. Achieve scalable, operational excellence through advanced technology, digital transformation and talent attraction. Navigate GCC regulatory regimes master governance structures to build a sustainable presence in the region.

This is your essential gateway to the innovative strategies, high-performing funds, long-term growth and institutional connections that are truly defining the future of investment in the GCC.

The FutureFunds Difference

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The Only Private Markets Forum Dedicated to Fund Excellence

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FutureFunds is the only private markets forum in the GCC dedicated exclusively to fund managers. The practitioners building, structuring and scaling the investment vehicles that are reshaping regional capital. Every session, every introduction and every conversation is designed around one question: what does it actually take to build an institutional-grade fund in this market?

An Agenda Built by the Network, for the Network

Before we write a single session, we conduct in-depth research interviews across the ME-IN community. The agenda you experience on the day reflects what the GCC's most active managers are actually grappling with. You also select your own boardrooms, masterclasses and one-to-one meetings in advance so the day you have is the day you planned, not the one that was handed to you.

World-Class Insights from Global and Regional Experts

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Every session at FutureFunds is designed to move from observation to application. Main stage debates, private boardrooms and LP-only masterclasses are led by the allocators and managers making the decisions being discussed, not commentators on them. You leave with specific, applicable intelligence on the asset classes, geographies and deployment questions that are most relevant to your firm.

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2026 In Numbers

Total Attendees:

143

AUM Represented:

$300+ Bn

C-Suite & MD Seniority:

66%

Allocator & Managers:

118

Expert Speakers

40

Who Attended In 2026

Tikehau Capital Fiera Capital Burkhan World Investments Al Mal Investment Company Halkin Investments Gulf Capital H Capital Nuwa Capital Token Bay Capital Ocean Park Investments GFH Partners Shorooq Sidra Capital Adams Street Partners Merak Capital VentureSouq Blue Owl Capital Tikehau Capital Fiera Capital Burkhan World Investments Al Mal Investment Company Halkin Investments Gulf Capital H Capital Nuwa Capital Token Bay Capital Ocean Park Investments GFH Partners Shorooq Sidra Capital Adams Street Partners Merak Capital VentureSouq Blue Owl Capital
Integra Asset Management Arzan Investment Management NOIA Capital Redwood Heritage Investbridge Capital Liberte Capital Olive Rock Partners Ruya Partners Al Ramz Ali & Sons Optima Partners Key Capital Ctrl Alt Carta Berkeley Group S&P Global Addepar Integra Asset Management Arzan Investment Management NOIA Capital Redwood Heritage Investbridge Capital Liberte Capital Olive Rock Partners Ruya Partners Al Ramz Ali & Sons Optima Partners Key Capital Ctrl Alt Carta Berkeley Group S&P Global Addepar
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Your Fund's Growth Blueprint: From Inception to Capitalisation, We Have You Covered

  • Build a formidable presence in the Middle East by moving beyond a generic approach to fundraising and mastering the art of on-the-ground engagement. You will gain actionable strategies for building a robust, institutional-grade foundation to earn allocator trust and secure long-term capital, and tap into technology and infrastructure to advance your capital raising capabilities.

  • Solve the "build vs. buy" dilemma for fund technology and operations by mastering the frameworks for scalable growth and institutional-grade compliance. Future Funds delves into what it takes to cost-effectively optimise operations, from automating manual processes and smart software selections to building a resilient foundation that meets the highest standards.

  • Gain a strategic playbook for meeting modern investor demands by exploring innovative local frameworks and fund structures that are more flexible than traditional models. Benchmark with your peers on how to tailor your fund positioning for diverse allocators in the region and structure funds to capture new opportunities in real asset tokenization and the rapidly expanding market for Shari'a-compliant products.

  • Position your fund for success by gaining exclusive insights on the emerging investment trends and risks that are shaping the market, identify and manage risks in sensitive sectors impacted by geopolitics and tech nationalism, and navigate the evolving exit landscape. Discover the latest opportunities in the major growth areas such as private credit, real estate, Shari’a investments and GCC tech, to maximise returns for your investors.

  • Unlock the full potential of your team by mastering strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining world-class talent in the GCC's competitive financial hub. Discover a practical guide to mastering the regulatory landscape and establishing robust governance frameworks that are scalable, efficient, and essential for building institutional trust and attracting capital in a maturing market.

  • Ensure your fund is automating core processes, managing data efficiently and aligning your technology with your investment philosophy, ensuring you have enhanced investor relations capabilities while unlocking operational alpha. Discover how to effectively deploy technology and AI to outcompete competition and achieve a sustainable competetive advantage. 

View 2026 Agenda
View 2026 Agenda

A Special Thank You To The FutureFunds 2026 Speaker Line-Up

Abdullah Shahin

Abdullah Shahin

Founding Partner

Olive Rock Partners

Dr. Ahmed Mansour

Dr. Ahmed Mansour

Chief Executive Officer

Private Department of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Nahyan

Yazan Abdeen

Yazan Abdeen

Chief Executive Officer, Asset Management

Al Ramz PJSC

Jaspreet Randhawa

Jaspreet Randhawa

MD and Head of Investments

Burkhan World Investments

Omar Al Yawer

Omar Al Yawer

Partner

Ruya Partners

Rajesh Ranjan

Rajesh Ranjan

Head of Investment

Ali & Sons Holding

Omar Farooqi

Omar Farooqi

Managing Director, Corporate Finance Advisory Division

Sidra Capital

Hazem Abu Khalaf

Hazem Abu Khalaf

Managing Director, Private Equity & Growth Investments

Gulf Capital

Habeel Kanth

Habeel Kanth

Director

Tikehau Capital

Alina Truhina

Alina Truhina

Founding Partner, Managing Partner, SEA / Middle East

Utopia Capital Management

Nathan Kwon

Nathan Kwon

Partner

Shorooq

Tammer Qaddumi

Tammer Qaddumi

Co-Founder and General Partner

VentureSouq

Konstantin Behr

Konstantin Behr

Chief Strategy Officer

UTOPIA Capital Management

Sara Al-Ateeqi

Sara Al-Ateeqi

CEO & Founder, The Wealth Edit

Al Mal Investment Company

Hashem Shehabi

Hashem Shehabi

Head of Investments

Halkin Investments Middle East

David Shapiro

David Shapiro

Founder and CEO

OPEN VC

Lucy Gazmararian

Lucy Gazmararian

Founder & Managing Partner

Token Bay Capital

Sandeep Jadwani

Sandeep Jadwani

Head of Investment Advisory

H Capital

Ashish Marwah

Ashish Marwah

Chief Investment Officer

Neovision Wealth Management

Matthew McLoughlin

Matthew McLoughlin

Strategic CEO, COO & CCO, Strategic Growth Advisor

Prospera Fund Partners

Lewis Kilroe

Lewis Kilroe

Co-Founder, Managing Director

East Emblem

Michael Fournie

Michael Fournie

Head of Investor Relations

Arzan Investment Management

Angela Homsi

Angela Homsi

Founding Partner

Angaza Capital

Edwin Lawrence

Edwin Lawrence

Chief Executive Officer

Nettlestone Capital Advisors

Sohail Lalani

Sohail Lalani

Managing Director, GP Strategic Capital

Blue Owl Capital

Nicholas Paillart

Nicholas Paillart

Managing Partner and CEO

Liberte Capital

Nicolas Michelon

Nicolas Michelon

Managing Partner

Alagan Partners

Ian Higgins

Ian Higgins

Chief Investment Officer

Emergence Partners

Basil Moftah

Basil Moftah

Managing Partner

Key Capital

Marc Hambach

Marc Hambach

Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner

Investbridge Capital

Rachel Zlatar

Rachel Zlatar

Head of LP Engagement

Middle East Investor Network

Susannah de Jager

Susannah de Jager

Founder, Advisor and Podcast Host / Independent Advisor

Oxford+ / De Wesley Limited

Bhaskar Dasgupta

Bhaskar Dasgupta

Chairman of the Board, Point 72; Board Advisor, APEX Group; Family Office Advisor and IC Member

Independent

Robert Farquhar

Robert Farquhar

Chief Commercial Officer

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Pranav Sharma

Pranav Sharma

Senior Executive Officer

Agna Capital

Adrian Beattie

Adrian Beattie

Principal Consultant

Belclare Advisory Services

Benjamin Danso

Benjamin Danso

Principal

Optima Partners

Racha Ghamlouch

Racha Ghamlouch

Co-Founder and CEO

Digital Digest

Simone Macleod-Narin

Simone Macleod-Narin

Former SVP, FAB and Digital Transformation Expert

Independent

Kay French

Kay French

Co-Founder

Investory

  • "A beautifully curated event addressing the pertinent topics of the time across a panel of relevant and interesting stakeholders. A professional and well organized event evenly distributed between content and networking - a rare and precious combination."

    Liberte Capital

  • "A platform that I see adds a lot value to investors in the region. The event stands apart with the quality of participation and organization, personal and impactful, time well utilised."

    Nisus Finance

  • "Excellent curation, high-quality capital, and genuinely thoughtful conversations. A strong start to what is clearly becoming a serious investment ecosystem. Looking forward to what’s next."

    Onix Investment Management

  • "FutureFunds stands out for its substance. The discussions were highly curated, commercially relevant, and grounded in how capital is actually raised and governed in the Middle East. A valuable forum for anyone focused on building institutional-grade investment platforms in the region."

    Own Gold

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  • "Keep up the good work. The quality of attendees was top notch and the time allocated to the event was just about right."

    Sidra Capital

  • "Loved the event given it gave us an opportunity to widen our network."

    Pool Investments

  • "One of the best LP - GP conferences I have attended in UAE. Meticulously planned - flowing insightful conversations - curated participant - that’s perfect receptive for success."

    Agna Capital

  • "The quality of the curation, the pace of the agenda, and the intention behind each session made the experience both efficient and genuinely valuable."

    GSA Ventures

  • "The experience was great from the beginning. Very good speakers, great attendees and a perfect atmosphere to enjoy."

    Quantmatic Capital

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Forging High-Calibre Connections In The GCC’s Fund Ecosystem

FutureFunds provides a structured environment for senior investment professionals to engage in technical, peer-to-peer dialogue. This forum is designed specifically for an audience of Partners, CIOs, CEOs, and senior decision-makers to address the long-term themes of strategic asset allocation. Through curated boardrooms, educational masterclasses, and targeted networking, the event facilitates the exchange of regional intelligence and the development of the relationships required to execute complex private market strategies.

The FutureFunds app facilitates connections based on mutual strategic interest. By aligning sector focus, geographic mandates, and deployment stages, the platform recommends and connects allocators, managers, and service providers whose business objectives are specifically matched.

The FutureFunds Event App

These private sessions provide technical, in-depth analysis hosted by industry experts. They offer specialised knowledge and practical techniques on key topics designed to enhance fund strategy, market positioning, and capital deployment efficacy.

Fund Masterclasses

The FutureFunds Main Stage provides C-suite keynote addresses and technical panels focused on the GCC growth blueprint. These sessions identify long-term sector opportunities covering the biggest challenges and opportunities impacting fund management in the year ahead.

The Main Stage

These curated, closed-door sessions operate under the Chatham House Rule to facilitate candid, peer-to-peer dialogue among leading fund managers and institutional investors. The format is designed to support the exchange of strategic intelligence.

Private Roundtables

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Event Passes

LP/Allocator Pass

Complimentary, subject to approval

Single Family Offices | Multi Family Offices | Fund of Funds | Pension Funds | Sovereign Wealth Funds | Corporate Funds | Endowment Funds

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GP/Fund Manager Pass

Complimentary, subject to approval

Asset Managers | Hedge Funds | Venture Capital Funds | Private Capital Funds | Private Banks | Wealth Managers | REITs | Investment Consultants

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Service Provider Pass

$1,499 USD

Banks/Custodians/Prime Brokers | Fund Administrators | Investment Platforms | Law Firms/Legal Advisors | Market Intelligence | Placement Agents | Technology Providers | Advisory Firms | Consultants | Accounting Firms

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The GCC's private markets community is relationship-driven, regionally nuanced and built on trust that takes time to establish. We partner with a deliberately limited number of firms to ensure your presence is felt rather than diluted, structuring every partnership around your specific commercial objectives rather than applying standard packages uniformly.

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