Top Advisors & Investors Summit – 1st Edition, 10-11 February 2026
Abu Dhabi
- Date
- 10-11 February 2026
- Venue
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:00
Overview
Overview
- Date
- 10-11 February 2026
- Venue
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Format
- In person event
- Doors
- Registration and networking from 09:00
The Forbes Middle East Top Advisors & Investors Summit, presented by Beltone, will convene the region’s foremost advisors, financiers, and investors at a pivotal moment for the Middle East’s investment future. As economies diversify and opportunities multiply, this summit provides an essential platform to exchange expertise, spotlight trends, and unlock sustainable growth strategies. With a focus on strengthening partnerships across the ecosystem, attendees will engage in powerful conversations designed to accelerate innovation, deepen regional collaboration, and chart new economic frontiers.
On stage
Speakers
Workshops
Workshops
Social Impact Guests
Social Impact Guests
Agenda · 10-11 February 2026
Top Advisors & Investors Summit – Abu Dhabi
Break
Welcome Address by Khuloud Al Omian, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Middle East
Opening Address by H.E. Dalia Khorshid, Group CEO & MD, Beltone Holding
Green Finance in Action – Investing in a Climate-Positive and Inclusive Future
A concise look at how sustainable finance, innovative capital models, and ESG integration are driving investments toward a more climate-resilient and socially inclusive future.
Cav. Eng. Khaled Abu BakrChairman & Co Founder, TAQA Arabia, Rosetta and GoGas (Egypt)
Sherif FodaChairman & CEO, NESR (USA)
Jayda ShoukryModeratorContent Producer Forbes Middle East
Unlocking Dual Power: Real Estate as Investor and Investment Catalyst
This panel explores how the real estate sector functions not only as a major investor but also as a strategic instrument for portfolio diversification, risk management, and long-term wealth creation.
H.E. Ahmed Obaid Al QaseerCEO, Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)
H.E Mohamed Al MusharrkhCEO, Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah)
Jamie O’MahonyGroup CFO, Property Finder (UAE)
Amer Al AhbabiModeratorChairman, Vertix Holdings
Trust, Structure & Strategy: Strengthening Capital Allocation in Complex Markets
A dialogue on how disciplined capital allocation, backed by strong information and assurance, builds investor confidence and supports sustainable long-term returns.
Khurram MianMENA Assurance Leader, EY (UAE)
Eng. Tawfik DiabExecutive Chairman and CEO, Cairo Capital Group(Egypt)
Saket NarulaGroup CIO, Beltone Holding (Egypt)
Nouf Al KatheeriModeratorJournalist
Cross-Border Capital Flows: Driving Sustainable Growth
A deep thought discussion on how investors and advisors can harness global connectivity to unlock sustainable capital flows while exploring strategies, frameworks, and partnerships that enable markets to attract long-term investment.
Hichem DjouhriSenior Executive Officer, ASB Capital (UAE)
Adele Yi YanCEO, PBI Aqaba Industrial Estate LLP (Jordan)
Adeo RessiCEO, Decile Group (USA)
Sally MousaModeratorSenior Presenter Forbes Middle East
Recalibrating Risk-Independent Audits Shaping Institutional Credibility
An in-depth look at how transparent audit practices and evolving risk assessments are reinforcing trust, protecting investors, and guiding capital flows.
Moderator: Stephen White, Senior Conference Manager, Forbes Middle East
Ebrahim Oboud BaeshenRegional Managing Partner - Jeddah, KPMG Middle East (KSA)
Luca D’AmicoCEO, CRIF Ratings (Italy)
Professor Ken McPhailHead of Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester
The Power of Diversification: Investing Across Industries in a Rapidly Evolving Economy
A concise look at How leaders from distinct industries approach capital deployment, risk management, and sustainable growth.
Sameh El – SadatSenator - Deputy Chair of Industry, Trade and SMEs Committee, Egyptian Senate (Egypt)
Fouad DarwishCEO & MD, Palms Sports (UAE)- Jayda ShoukryModeratorContent Producer Forbes Middle East
Investing with Discipline: The Frameworks Behind Sustainable Capital
An in-depth look at how linking regulation, institutional strategy, and market confidence can drive long-term capital growth.
Moderator: Mark Evans, Managing Editor, Forbes Middle East
Ahmed Emre BUYUKKILICChief Representative, Turkish Investment & Finance Office
Wesley ThomsonPartner – Head of ESG MENA, Knight Frank MENA (UAE)
Rauda Al DhaheriHead of ADGM Academy Research & Tech Centre, ADGM (UAE)
Networking Lunch
Direct Investment Evolution: From Capital Deployment to Active Value Creation
A results-driven dialogue exploring the strategic shift in direct investments - from passive capital allocation to active engagement aimed at driving measurable growth.
Mohamed Al MarzooqiCEO, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (UAE)
Shaista AsifGroup CEO, PureHealth (UAE)- Sally MousaModeratorSenior Presenter Forbes Middle East
Strategic Diversification: Constructing Balanced Portfolios Across Asset Classes
An in-depth discussion on the principles and practices of diversifying investments across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, real estate, and alternatives to enhance risk management and achieve sustainable, long-term portfolio performance.
Moderator: Stephen White, Senior Conference Manager, Forbes Middle East
Philip PhilippidesCEO, Mashreq Capital
Dr. Sameh El TorgomanChairman & CEO, Evolve Investment
Ahmed Abou El SaadHead of Regional Asset Management, Middle East, North Africa & Turkey, Azimut Group (Egypt)
Wealth in Transition- Strategies for Asset Allocation and Multi-Generational Wealth Management
An expert discussion on the evolving practices in wealth management, focusing on strategic asset allocation, succession planning, and preparing families to responsibly preserve and transfer wealth across generations.
Moderator: Jeehan Balfaqih, Partner – Dubai Office Head, Brunswick Group
Abdullatif KanooExecutive Director, Kanoo Group (UAE)
Lucy da Gama CamposRegion Head - Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management MENA, MD, Goldman Sachs Apex (UAE)
Thomas HudsonAdvisor – Director General Office, Abu Dhabi Investment Office (UAE)
Data-Driven Investment Strategies – Enhancing Performance through Behavioral Insights
An expert discussion on how advisors and analysts utilise real-time data and behavioural analytics to inform investment decisions and explore practical approaches to optimising portfolio performance across various asset classes and investor profiles through intuitive, data-driven strategies
Taha M. KhalifaGeneral Manager for Middle East and Africa, Intel Corporation (UAE)
Basma RadyChief Data Scientist at Beltone Holding and Managing Director of Robin
Hasan HaiderManaging Partner, Plus VC (Bahrain)
Hanan El KabatModeratorBusiness Journalist, CNBC Arabia
From Savers to Shareholders– Expanding Public Participation to Drive Market Growth
A strategic discussion will explore the critical role of increasing retail investor participation in capital markets and examine how inclusive and accessible investment initiatives can broaden market reach, enhance liquidity, and contribute to sustainable national economic growth.
Ayman Elsawy, Founder & CEO, Bokra (Egypt)
Moderator: Mark Evans, Managing Editor, Forbes Middle East
Khalid AlRukhayesDeputy General Manager Global Markets Trading and Investments, Kuwait Finance House
Mostafa AbdelazizCo - Founder and Managing Partner, Act Financial and Wilzy (Egypt)
Personal Capital, Professional Insight- Purpose-Driven Advisory in a Changing Investment Landscape
Understand the growing role of advisory in shaping informed investors, with the experts highlighting how tailored, principle-driven guidance can strengthen market trust, encourage long-term participation, and elevate the quality of retail investment flows.
Vikash GuptaFounder & CEO, VAR Capital (UK)
Mohammed Wassim KhayataCEO, Al Maryah Community Bank (UAE)
Khalil El BawabCEO Local & Regional Markets, Beltone Holding (Egypt)
Darius AlexanderModeratorManaging Director, FTI Consulting
Agenda · 10-11 February 2026
Workshops Agenda
The AI Advantage: Building the Next-Gen Advisory Model
A hands-on workshop where participants use real-time data tools to test how AI can forecast trends, assess risk, and build smarter portfolio
- Basma RadyChief Data Scientist at Beltone Holding and Managing Director of Robin
The Advisor in the Age of AI: Why Human Judgment Becomes More Valuable, Not Less
Explore how AI amplifies the need for trusted human insight, ethics, context, and nuanced decision-making.
Semih KumlukSenior Manager and Digital and AI Upskilling Expert, PwC Academy
What Happens When Private Credit Platforms Hit a Liquidity Ceiling and How Institutional Partners Can Solve It
This session explores private credit liquidity limits and how institutional partnerships drive sustainable growth, sharing GCC lessons on governance, risk frameworks, operations, and institutional expectation
Peter TavenerCEO & Co-Founder, Beehive Fintech, an e& enterprise company
LUNCH
Leading Through Escalating Crisis: Protecting License to Operate and Shareholder Value
This crisis simulation equips leaders to assess implications, prioritize stakeholders, shape positioning, and protect license to operate and shareholder value.
Jeehan BalfaqaihPartner and Head of Brunswick Dubai
Ayesha KhanPartner, Brunswick Singapore
Pitch to Invest: Investor Perspective Lab
Participants are immersed in real-time early-stage investment decisions, scoring youth-led impact ventures via live tools and comparing regional evaluations with global investor assessments
Yana DabaghieMiddle East and North Africa Regional Manager, Hult Prize Foundation
Moderators
Moderators
Getting there
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers.
Hosted at Conrad Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi, the summit convenes leaders and decision-makers in a refined setting built for strategic dialogue and professional networking.
