7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Middle East & GCC

Register now to join us at our 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Middle East & GCC, that will take place on October 20th in Dubai.

The summit is designed to be an educational event fostering discussions will address key trends shaping the wealth, private banking, and asset management landscape in the Middle East region including looking at the Exchange Traded Funds “ETFs”. We will discuss best practices in the due diligence, selection, and trading of local, US and UCITS ETFs by financial advisors and institutional investors in the GCC – with a specific focus on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Hear from industry leaders from ETF issuers, regulators, investors, exchanges, and trading firms who will share insights on product development, regulations, trading practices, and technological advancements shaping ETF innovation and usage.

Secure your spot now to be part of this landmark event! Register now to join us!

📅Event Date: Tuesday, October 20th
📍Location: Kempinski The Boulevard Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
🆓Free Registration: For CFA members, buy-side institutional investors, and financial advisors.
📚CPD Credits: Earn educational credits
🐤 Early Bird Discount: Ends September 11th, 2026

📋View the agenda, speakers, and topics from last year's successful annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - United States here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore key trends and network with industry leaders driving the future of ETFs. Register now!

Register to attend our 2026 events:

• 7h Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Latin America, May 20th in Mexico City at BIVA and May 21st virtual. Register now.
• 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Asia Pacific, September 9th in Hong Kong and September 10th virtual. Register now.
• 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - United States, September 29th in New York City. Register now.
• 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Middle East & GCC, October 20th in Dubai. Register now.
• 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Europe & Africa, November 19th in London and November 20th virtual. Register now.
• 8th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit - Canada, December 8th in Toronto. Register now.

ETFGI (www.ETFGI.com) is a leading independent research and consulting firm which has for over 14 years provided subscription research services providing monthly reports covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem. Stay ahead of the curve with ETFGI’s trusted, data-driven insights into the global ETF ecosystem — from active and smart beta strategies to crypto, ESG, and institutional usage.” Contact us if you are interested in subscribing to any of our annual research services. Our reports cover the Global ETFs industry which had 15,807 products, with 30,634 listings, assets of $19.85 trillion, from 967 providers on 83 exchanges in 65 countries at the end of 2025.

ETF TV (www.ETFtv.net) is an on-demand program that highlights newly launched exchange-traded funds, products, and notes, while exploring the most pressing topics shaping the ETF landscape. Each episode brings together leading voices from across the industry—including issuers, investors, benchmark providers, and traders—to discuss the trends and developments influencing the use and management of exchange-traded products.

Every show features insightful interviews with key market participants, offering expert perspectives on the issues that matter most to the ETF community. ETF TV also offers the opportunity to create sponsored episodes, allowing partners to collaborate with us in producing custom content tailored to their brand and messaging.

If you’re interested in sponsoring or speaking at one of our upcoming ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits, subscribing to any of ETFGI’s annual research services (www.ETFGI.com), sponsoring an episode of ETF TV (www.ETFtv.net), exploring our consulting offerings, or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at: deborah.fuhr@etfgi.com and margareta.hricova@etfgi.com.

Last year's Conference Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration cancellation policy?

Cancellations received by 30 days prior to the event are subject to a 33% refund. Notice of cancellation must be received in writing. However, if you are unable to attend, substitutions can be made, subject to conference organizer approval, and the administrative fee will not be applied. After that, no registration fees can be refunded.

What is the complimentary passes policy?

Complimentary passes are allocated at the full discretion of the conference organizers. Complimentary bookings made online are subject to verification by the conference organizers before confirmation of the complimentary pass. If the conference organizers review an online complimentary pass registration and determine that the company and/or registrant does not fulfill the criteria for the complimentary pass, the complimentary pass can be withdrawn at the full discretion of the conference organizers.

Who qualifies as "buy side" for a complimentary pass?

Buyside complimentary passes are provided for members of the buy side including individuals (e.g., traders, portfolio managers, CIOs, ETF strategists) at asset managers, investment advisers, pension funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, endowments, foundations, fund selectors at family offices, financial advisers and robo-advisers. All buyside complimentary passes are subject to the conference complimentary passes policy, delineated above.

Is the conference open to the media?

Yes, this conference is open to the media.

Does the conference offer sponsorship opportunities?

Yes. For information regarding sponsorships, please contact Margareta Hricova at margareta.hricova@etfgi.com and Deborah Fuhr at deborah.fuhr@etfgi.com.