Investopia announces strategic partners for 2026 and launch its fifth edition in Abu Dhabi on March 31

The list of organizations includes ... Veon, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), BTA Financials, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Klickl, Wio, Hub71, PureHealth, Standard Chartered, Al Dhow, the National CSR Fund –

Investopia has confirmed its strategic partners for 2026 and revealed plans to stage the fifth edition of its flagship forum in Abu Dhabi from March 31 to April 2, 2026 under the theme “Creating Opportunities in a New Economic Era.” The announcement was made at a partners’ gathering in Abu Dhabi where the platform also unveiled new leadership appointments intended to deepen collaboration between government and the private sector ahead of the three‑day event.

“Today marks a new chapter for Investopia as it becomes a joint platform of the Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. Investopia has played a central role in strengthening the UAE’s investment ecosystem and establishing itself as a global platform for dialogue and partnership,” said H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment and Co‑Chair of Investopia’s Board of Trustees. “Over the past few years, it has convened thousands of participants and resulted in more than 40 partnership agreements and MoUs across new economy sectors, while connecting global capital with high‑potential opportunities.”

Context and programme focus

The partner event doubled as the forum’s launch and a platform to announce that H.E. Mohamed Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, has been appointed President of Investopia, while H.E. Alsuwaidi joins H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, as Co‑Chairs of the Board of Trustees. Organisers said the governance changes aim to align national investment and economic priorities and enhance public‑private sector dialogue.

Investopia 2026 will be organised around three pillars: startups and entrepreneurship; partnerships within the new economy; and the movement of global capital. Sessions will include workshops and panel discussions on artificial intelligence, innovation, future technologies and impact finance, alongside business forums, roundtables, pitch contests, cultural excursions and an awards ceremony.

Partners and ministerial engagement

  • Innovo
  • EDGE Group
  • SkyKapital
  • Veon
  • Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
  • BTA Financials
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • Klickl
  • Wio
  • Hub71
  • PureHealth
  • Standard Chartered
  • Al Dhow
  • The National CSR Fund – MAJRA
  • NG9 Holding Group
  • Solaax
  • EMC

The partners’ forum featured a ministerial discussion on Investopia’s strategic direction, moderated by H.E. Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, and a session on bridging global capital and local ecosystems that included Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71, and Rola Abu Manneh, CEO of Standard Chartered in the UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, with David Tabet, Chief Operating Officer of Investopia, as moderator.

Rola Abu Manneh underlined Standard Chartered’s continuing support: “We are proud to continue our partnership with Investopia, a platform that has firmly established itself as a trusted global forum for economic and investment dialogue. Investopia’s vision aligns seamlessly with our commitment to driving economic growth by connecting key markets and facilitating cross‑border opportunities.”

EDGE Group’s Managing Director and CEO Hamad Al Marar framed Investopia as a gateway for national champions: “The UAE’s expanding global presence and sustained economic growth are driven by its wise leadership’s vision, which fully recognises the importance of international dialogue and strategic partnerships... These platforms support national entities in exploring and strengthening strategic investment opportunities both locally and internationally.”

Outlook

With new governance, a broadened strategic partner roster and a programme that foregrounds AI, future technologies and impact finance, Investopia 2026 aims to position itself as a convening point for ministers, investors, founders and corporate leaders seeking to direct capital into “new economy” sectors. The forum’s organisers will now move toward finalising speakers, sessions and partnership activations ahead of the March 31 opening in Abu Dhabi.