Yahya Saeed Lootah, Chairman of the Campden Global Owners and Family Office Congress and a Member of the Advisory Committee of the Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, commented:
Family businesses form the backbone of economies worldwide today, including the UAE. With the global economy being influenced by shifts in monetary policies, inflation, and other market factors, many family offices are considering their biggest modifications in strategic asset allocation for several years.
Campden Wealth will deliver an exciting new week-long experiential platform in response to demand from our regional and global client communities. The Campden Global Owners and Family Office Congress will be the largest gathering of its kind providing multigenerational wealth-owning families with a safe haven environment in which to learn, share and inspire each other.
The five day meeting will infuse knowledge sharing, best practices, family showcases, future thinking and immersive networking solutions that empower the families and our partners to create deep connections. This will have been preceded by 100 days of virtual connectivity established via a dedicated pre event ‘Congress Connect’ platform that will empower all participants to maximize their experience and connections in the lead up to and onsite. The Congress will introduce private capital to new opportunities and support families in building lasting friendships.
Campden Wealth has selected Dubai as the ideal location for the inaugural Campden Global Owners & Family Office Congress by virtue of its ability to attract UHNW family wealth due to its prime position as a hub for the region, a center for the new green and digital economies and its role as a gateway to the emerging African economies.
The Campden Global Owners & Family Office Congress
The Campden Global Owners and Family Office Congress is a significant event in the world of wealth management and family businesses. Here are some key details about the congress:
- Event Schedule: The congress was held from October 9-13, 2023, in Dubai, UAE. It was organized as a week-long experiential platform in response to the demand from regional and global client communities.
- Participant Profile: The event saw the convergence of over 235 member families, boasting a combined net worth of over half a trillion US dollars. These families gathered in Dubai for a week of thought leadership, investment idea sharing, and community building.
- Event Focus: The congress provided a platform for multi-generational families of wealth from around the world to come together. The focus was on discussing lessons from the past and planning for the future, particularly in the context of family business and wealth management.
- Activities and Purpose: The congress featured a variety of discussions, workshops, and family showcases. It aimed to bring together over 300 families and their private offices, providing opportunities for family business owners to discover new opportunities, share knowledge, and learn from each other.
- Significant Gathering: The inaugural edition of the congress was noteworthy for bringing together more than 300 representatives from multi-generational wealth-owning families. This gathering was considered one of the world’s largest for family businesses.
The Campden Global Owners and Family Office Congress is co-hosted by Dubai Chambers, a non-profit public entity that supports Dubai’s vision as a global player by empowering businesses and providing innovative value-added services and access to influential networks.
In March 2021, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the restructuring of the Dubai Chamber and the formation of three chambers for the emirate, namely, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, Dubai International Chamber, and Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, which now operate under Dubai Chambers.
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- https://www.dubaichamber.com/en/initiatives/dubai-centre-for-family-businesses/about-dcfb/
- https://www.campdenwealth.com/
- https://wam.ae/en/details/1395303207331
- What is a family office?
A family office is a specialized type of private firm that focuses on managing the wealth and investments of very wealthy families, typically those with investable assets of at least $50–100 million. These entities are set up with the primary objective of growing and transferring wealth across generations. The financial capital managed by a family office is exclusively the family’s own wealth.
Family offices can be seen as comprehensive wealth and asset management firms, working with ultra-high-net-worth individuals or families. Their services are designed to grow and preserve wealth, ensuring its transfer to future generations. Not everyone needs a family office, but for those with substantial wealth, they offer a range of services that are tailored to the specific needs of each family.
One of the key attributes of a family office is its tailor-made approach. Unlike other service providers that may cater to a range of clients, a family office is dedicated solely to the needs of one family. This exclusivity also enhances privacy, allowing families to have all their personal information in a secure place, accessible only to a very limited number of people. This aspect is particularly important for families who value discretion and privacy in their financial affairs.
November 27, 2023
