Events
Convenings with an agenda.
The Club hosts its own forums and takes delegations to the events that matter in the region. From a summit to a closed round table, every format has the same purpose: put the right people in front of each other.
Flagship summit, 10 September 2025, Dubai
NREC Dubai Summit 2025: Private Capital and Sovereign Synergies
Held at Arrogante and Salvaje in the Opera District, the summit examined how private and sovereign capital can work together, with twelve announced speakers from private markets, banking, wealth management and technology. A memorandum of understanding was signed during the summit.
Themes of the summit
- Private market expansionOpportunities in global and regional private equity.
- Wealth management strategiesAligning regional strengths with international capital flows.
- Sovereign and institutional investmentCollaboration between sovereign wealth funds and private entities.
- Technological innovationAI, fintech and blockchain in capital markets.
- Cross-border opportunitiesPartnerships that reach across geographic boundaries.
Speakers as announced
- Brett MockChairman, Nasdaq Private Market
- Ahmed GamalVice President, Wealth Management, Commercial Bank of Dubai
- Gustavo Antonio MonteroFounder and Chairman, Carter Capital
- Hamdan Mohamed AlmurshidiPresident, Almurshidi Medical Tourism
- Ali Jaber Al AteyaFounder and Chairman, ABWAB Holdings LLC
- Maitha AlkatheeriCEO, Seen App
- Denis DonovanCo-Founder, Reelly.ai
- Julien CrozetCEO and Founder, Leon Technology
- Raed AloqoulProject Manager, Seen App
- Miraj HossainCo-Founder, Diamondai
- Olivier FousseManaging Director, NREC
- Dr Emily MoganoManaging Director, NREC
Inside the room
The summit in photographs.
Formats
Four ways the Club convenes.
- SummitsOne theme, a full programme of speakers and an audience of decision-makers.
- Investor round tablesClosed sessions where fund managers and family offices compare pipelines.
- Delegations and diplomatic meetingsHosted visits and working sessions with public bodies and trade missions.
- Cultural and research programmesUniversity visits, cultural exchanges and industry tours for members.
Record of engagements
Where the Club has been.
Club events, hosted delegations and the forums where NREC has taken part since its launch.
| Date | Engagement | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Finance Week | Abu Dhabi | |
| Feb 2026 | 10th anniversary of GFOIS | Dubai |
| Jan 2026 | Boom.Diwan cultural exchange at NYU Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi |
| Jan 2026 | World Future Energy Summit 2026 | Abu Dhabi |
| Nov 2025 | Monaco International Investment Forum (MIIF) Dubai 2025 | Dubai |
| Oct 2025 | Chinese business delegation and NREC China announcement | Dubai |
| Oct 2025 | ADAM Global Forum Dubai | Dubai |
| Oct 2025 | Strategic joint venture announced with SNAAP Transportation EMEA | Dubai |
| Sep 2025 | Africa-Asia delegation hosted by NREC | Dubai |
| Sep 2025 | SA SOC Investment Summit with Standard Bank | Dubai |
| Sep 2025 | Africa-Gulf partnership meetings | Doha |
| Sep 2025 | NREC Dubai Summit 2025: Private Capital and Sovereign Synergies | Dubai |
| Aug 2025 | Launch of NREC India with StartupsXchange | Mumbai |
| Aug 2025 | StartupsXchange CXOs Summit | Mumbai |
| Aug 2025 | UAE-China (Yunnan) Investment Dialogue | Dubai |
| Jun 2025 | Meeting with the City of Durban delegation at the South African Consulate | Dubai |
| Jun 2025 | Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
| Jun 2025 | Tourism talks between the City of Durban and Nirvana Holding | Abu Dhabi |
| Jun 2025 | Mobility meeting with the Integrated Transport Centre and the City of Durban | Abu Dhabi |
| Jun 2025 | NREC Investor Round Table | Dubai |
| Jun 2025 | PMO Sustainability Meeting | Dubai |
| Jun 2025 | Recorded conversation with Joe Osawaye | Dubai |
| Jun 2025 | Research and development tour of NYU Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi |
| May 2025 | Recorded conversations with four guests of the Club | Dubai |
| May 2025 | Visit to Abu Dhabi Ports with a South African delegation | Abu Dhabi |
| May 2025 | Visit to G42 with a South African delegation | Abu Dhabi |
| May 2025 | Meeting with Annex Investments | Abu Dhabi |
| May 2025 | Meeting with Nirvana Holding | Abu Dhabi |
| May 2025 | Airport Show 2025 | Dubai |
| Apr 2025 | Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
| Apr 2025 | Dubai AI Week | Dubai |
| Mar 2025 | Family Offices and Private Investors Club forum | Dubai |
| Mar 2025 | Official launch of the NEO Royal Executive Club | Dubai |
On film
Events, recorded.
1:42Summit Dubai, UAE · September 2025
NREC Dubai Summit: highlights
0:37Summit Dubai, UAE · September 2025
NREC Dubai Summit: signing of the memorandum of understanding
0:42Event Dubai, UAE · November 2025
Monaco International Investment Forum Dubai: NREC highlights
1:26Event Abu Dhabi, UAE · June 2025
Inside the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit
Upcoming
Take part in the next one.
Dates for forthcoming Club events are published here as they are confirmed. To attend, to speak or to partner on an event, contact the Club.
- AttendRequest an invitation to a forthcoming event.
- SpeakPropose a keynote, a panel or a topic for a round table.
- PartnerCo-host a forum with the Club or bring a delegation to Dubai.