The Spear's Summit Abu Dhabi is the in-person, one-day event that brings the world of Spear's to life. The event brings together leading private client professionals from wealth management and private banking to philanthropy, luxury, law, property and beyond from across the region to share insight, strengthen networks and hone their understanding of the forces that shape the lives of ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Event Details:
➤ Date: Tuesday, 9th of December 2025
➤ Time: 08:00 AM – 2:00 PM
➤ Location: Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Ballroom
What to expect:
➤ Editorially chaired panels with regional and international experts
➤ Practical takeaways on cross-border wealth, structures and family dynamics
➤ Focused networking with decision-makers (invite-only)
Please note, this event is invitation-only. If you would like to request an invite, please register your interest here. Registrations will be reviewed and confirmed by Spear’s.
If you have any questions, please email us at events@spearswms.com. For Sponsorship enquiries, please email shady.elkholy@spearswms.com
Some of our 2024 speakers

His Excellency Fahad Al Gergawi
EFOA Board Member and Former President WAIPA

His Excellency Hareb Al Mheiri
Executive Director of the Investor Growth Sector, ADIO

Aisha Al Mansoori
Executive Director, Emirates Family Office Association

Cate Ambrose
CEO, Global Private Capital Association

Jim Mellon
Life Sciences Investor and Co-Founder, Juvenescence

John Kelly
Consultant and Media & information Lawyer, Harbottle & Lewis

Diana Hamade
Managing Partner, Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law

Edwin Smith
Editor-in-Chief, Spear’s

Magdalena Gatzinska
Director, KLI Commodities

Mahmoud Ezzedine
Group Head Private Banking and Wealth Management, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

Neil Woodford
Former Fund Manager

Salvatore Lavallo
Managing Director - Middle East and Africa, Apeiron Investment Group

Thomas Wan
CEO, Refine and Partner, Driven Properties

Vignesh Vijaykumar
COO & CFO, Head of International Investments, Saham Family Office

Wesley Bull
Chief Executive Officer, Sentinel Resource Group