Hedge Fund COO Summit | Middle East About6 - 7 May 2026 | DIFC, Dubai |
The Middle East’s leading hedge fund COO forum The Hedge Fund COO Summit | Middle East is an invitation-only forum for senior hedge fund operational leaders active in, or expanding into, the region. Designed for C-suite executives across operations, compliance, legal and finance, the Summit brings together a highly curated group of industry decision-makers for two days of insight, connection and candid discussion. Now in its third year, the Summit combines peer-led roundtables, panel discussions and fireside conversations focused on the most relevant operational and strategic challenges facing hedge funds in the Middle East. Hosted in partnership with DIFC, the Summit delivers more than just content. Alongside the agenda, delegates take part in carefully designed networking moments that encourage meaningful conversation and lasting professional relationships. |
What to expect at the Hedge Fund COO Summit | Middle East
Every element of the Hedge Fund COO Summit | Middle East is designed around the realities of operating and scaling hedge fund businesses in the region. Across one focused day of content, the agenda combines insight-led discussion, peer exchange and meaningful connection for senior operational leaders.
Insight-driven agenda
The agenda addresses the most relevant issues facing hedge funds active in the Middle East today including capital raising dynamics, investor expectations, fund structures, service provider readiness and the region’s long-term competitiveness. Shaped by With Intelligence research and industry input, sessions are practical, current and grounded in real-world experience
Senior perspectives
Hear directly from experienced COOs, operational leaders and industry specialists with first-hand experience of establishing and operating hedge fund platforms in the region. Speakers share lessons learned and strategic insight drawn from execution, not theory.
Peer-led discussion
Closed-door roundtables and small-group sessions sit at the heart of the day, enabling open and candid discussion on topics such as fee models, jurisdictional strategy, AI implementation and operational set-up. These sessions are designed to support honest peer benchmarking among senior decision-makers.
High-quality networking
Dedicated networking moments including roundtables, lunch and evening drinks provide time and space to build relationships with peers navigating similar challenges in the Middle East market.
Who attends?
The Summit will brings together over 150 senior hedge fund leaders from across the Middle East, including COOs, CFOs, CTOs and General Counsels.
Attendees represent firms actively operating or looking to expand into the region, creating a peer group of decision-makers well placed to share experience, benchmark approaches and exchange insight on the challenges and opportunities shaping the market.
Hosted in the heart of Dubai
The Hedge Fund COO Summit | Middle East is hosted at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the region’s leading financial hub and home to a growing community of global hedge funds and financial institutions.
Located in central Dubai with excellent transport links, DIFC offers easy access for international and regional delegates, providing a convenient and well-connected setting for senior leaders to meet and engage.
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