CFA Society Emirates has confirmed the return of the MENA Investment Congress (MENA ICON) 2025, scheduled for 30th September and 1st October 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
Now entering its seventh year, the event has evolved into one of the region’s most influential financial forums, attracting global investors, senior policymakers, and top industry executives. The congress continues to position the UAE as a leading hub for financial dialogue and innovation.
Serving as a premier platform for strategic insights, MENA ICON 2025 will focus on AI, innovation, capital markets, and family offices. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, the programme will examine how technological advances, shifting macroeconomic trends, and private capital growth are reshaping investment frameworks in MENA and globally.
One of the event’s most anticipated highlights will be a fireside conversation with Ray Dalio, the Founder of Bridgewater Associates, who will discuss economic cycles, global financial risks, and ways to navigate volatility in uncertain times.
Day one will feature hands-on workshops covering AI in financial services, alternative investments, and career-building strategies, while day two will deliver insightful keynote addresses and debates on geopolitical issues, digital asset adoption, risk strategies, and AI-driven disruption.
“MENA Investment Congress has evolved into more than a conference; it is a platform for learning, collaboration, and thought provoking, future-focused dialogue,” said William Tohme, CFA, President of CFA Society Emirates. “This year’s edition will connect global experience with regional ambition, enabling the finance community to lead through innovation and shared knowledge.”
The two-day event is expected to bring together over 500 delegates and 30+ expert speakers, creating unmatched opportunities for high-level engagement and knowledge exchange.
Representing over 1,300 members, CFA Society Emirates remains the largest CFA society in the MENA region, committed to fostering professional growth, ethical practices, and continuous education. Through initiatives like its Women in Investment Club and comprehensive career resources, the society supports inclusion and leadership development.
Quiet Loud, the event’s official technology and experience partner, will deliver an AI-powered event ecosystem, ensuring seamless execution and innovative participant experiences.
