Wednesday, January 28th 2026
The EDITION Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Build. Grow. Establish Your Fund In The Middle East.
From emerging talents to established leaders, FutureFunds is the premier event for both local and international fund managers seeking to build, grow, and establish a formidable presence in the Middle East's dynamic investment landscape.
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.
Future Funds offers a unique blend of content and networking, moving beyond impersonal, large-scale events. You will connect with an exclusive audience of peers, including Partners, CEOs, CIOs, COO’s, General Managers, Fund Heads, Heads of IR and key decision makers, in an environment built for candid, peer-to-peer discussion. With curated roundtables, focused masterclasses, and targeted networking, this is your opportunity to gain the strategic foresight and build the relationships needed to succeed in the Middle East.
Future Funds - A Tailored Agenda Desinged for Authentic Connections
Main Stage
The FutureFunds Main Stage features C-Suite Keynote Addresses and All-Star Panels detailing the GCC Growth Blueprint, identifying long-term sector opportunities, and managing geopolitical risks
Masterclasses
Our Private Masterclasses are exclusive, in-depth sessions hosted by industry experts, offering specialised knowledge and practical techniques on key topics designed to improve your funds impact, reach and USP.
Private Roundtables
Our Private Roundtables are highly curated, closed-door discussions operating under the Chatham House Rule to foster candid, peer-to-peer strategic dialogue among leading fund managers and institutional investors.
Your Fund's Growth Blueprint: From Inception to Capitalisation, We Have You Covered
Master GCC Capital Raising and Investor Relations
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.
Achieve Operational Excellence and Investor Confidence
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.
Embrace Innovative Fund Structuring
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.
Tap Into Emerging Investment Trends
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.
Attract, Retain and Develop World Class Talent
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.
Master Digital Transformation Strategies
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.
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LP / Investor Annual Membership
Complimentary
Subject to Approval.
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2x corporate passes to FutureFunds, ALTInvest & SAX.
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First refusal to private, Middle East Investor Network breakfasts, dinners, masterclasses and receptions.
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Dedicated support from our LP concierge to set up one-to-one meetings with member firms both inside and outside of our events.
GP / Fund Manager Annual Membership
Access To All Events
$2,499
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2x corporate passes to FutureFunds, ALTInvest & SAX.
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Receive featured placement for your firm's latest news and updates within the exclusive member newsletter and social media platforms.
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Dedicated support to facilitate targeted, one-on-one introductions with key allocators and fund managers during the event.
Service Provider
Annual Membership
Access to All Events
$3,499
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2x corporate passes to FutureFunds, ALTInvest & SAX.
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Receive featured placement for your firm's latest news and updates within the exclusive member newsletter and social media platforms.
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Dedicated support to facilitate targeted, one-on-one introductions with key allocators and fund managers during the event.