Hedge Fund COO Summit | Middle East

Who attends?

6 - 7 May 2026 | DIFC, Dubai

A room full of leaders

The Hedge Fund COO Summit | Middle East is an invitation-only forum for the region’s most senior hedge fund operational leaders. From COOs at established global managers to senior executives leading new Middle East launches, the Summit brings together a carefully curated audience that values peer-level discussion and the quality of the room. 

Attendees represent hedge funds actively operating in, or expanding into, the Middle East and come together for focused discussion and high-quality networking with peers navigating similar strategic and operational priorities.

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Expected numbers


250+ Attendees	150+ Managers	6+ Hours of content	7+ Hours of networking	35+ Speakers

Focused and designed for operational leaders

Why COOs attend

COOs attend the Summit to exchange practical insight on building and scaling hedge fund operations in the Middle East. The agenda enables them to benchmark operating models, discuss capital raising realities, assess jurisdictional considerations and share lessons learned in a confidential, peer-led environment.

Why CTOs attend

CTOs join to explore how technology is being applied in practice across Middle East hedge fund operations. From AI adoption and automation to infrastructure, cyber resilience and vendor integration, discussions focus on real-world implementation and the operational impact of tech strategy.

Why Legal & Compliance leaders attend

Legal and compliance leaders attend to understand how peers are navigating regulatory expectations, structuring decisions and cross-border operations in the Middle East. Sessions focus on practical interpretation, risk management and how firms are applying regulatory frameworks in day-to-day operations.

Why CFOs attend

CFOs attend to gain insight into the financial and operational implications of establishing and operating in the region. Through peer discussion, they explore cost structures, fund economics, fee models and governance considerations, leaving with perspectives that support firm-wide decision-making.

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