Dubai Chambers has attracted the world's largest and most significant family business conference to Dubai, undermining the emirate's status as a premier destination for prestigious global events.
With a collaboration with Campden Wealth, the inaugural Campden Global Owners and Family Office Congress will bring together more than 300 representatives from multi-generational wealth-owning families in Dubai from October 9 to 13.
The five-day event will offer immersive networking opportunities and closed-door sessions to exchange knowledge and experiences. In an interactive discussion, participants will discuss best practices in managing family businesses, preserving family legacies, and navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that impact the sustainable success of family-owned businesses.
Dubai has been chosen as the ideal destination for the conference because it can draw in UHNW family wealth, the emirate's position as a global business hub, reputation for innovation and sustainability, and role as a strategic gateway to emerging African economies.
The event will attract participants from all corners of the globe. Hosting family businesses and offices from the Middle East are expected to account for around 18 per cent, with 26 per cent traveling from Europe, 22 per cent from North America, 16 per cent from India, and 15 per cent from Asia Pacific.
The real estate sector, with venture capital, financial services, and energy, is among the families participating in the event. Other business sectors will encompass technology, finance, blockchain, construction, infrastructure, healthcare, food and beverage, and mining and minerals.