Dubai reinforced its standing as a global epicenter for private capital this week as it hosted the 29th Global Family Office Investment Summit, marking the platform’s 10-year anniversary under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa. Founded by Anthony Ritossa, the Dubai-born Summit has evolved into one of the world’s most influential convenings of family offices and generational investors. While the series now spans Europe and the United States, its strategic foundation remains firmly anchored in the UAE, which reflects the country’s growing role in shaping cross-border investment dialogue. Held at the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, the 2026 edition welcomed more than 450 delegates, including family office principals, sovereign wealth funds, entrepreneurs, and institutional partners. Discussions centered on private equity, venture capital, real estate, technology, healthcare, sustainable infrastructure, and more.

“Ten years in, what matters most are the relationships built quietly and sustained over time. Dubai is the perfect place to honor that legacy and to begin writing the next chapter,” said Anthony Ritossa, who first arrived in Dubai 14 years ago and later made it his home.

“Dubai has demonstrated once again what is possible when leadership prioritizes unity, progress, and opportunity. This Summit reflects those values by creating a trusted space where families and entrepreneurs can collaborate with responsibility, purpose, and vision,” said Sheikha Jawaher.

Unlike traditional conferences, the Summit prioritizes alignment over transactions as a model that has already facilitated more than $800 million in investment activity from prior editions.

“The Global Family Office Investment Summit is where global influence aligns with purpose, and where tomorrow’s opportunities are defined today. This is also where the world’s most influential families don’t follow the future—they design it,” said Dr. Capt. Mohamed Al Mubarak, Group CEO of NFINITY8 Group, UAE.

“Attending the Global Family Office Investment Summit in Dubai was truly transformative — the depth of genuine connections, high-caliber discussions, and focus on trust-first relationships made it one of the most valuable events I’ve experienced,” said Dr. Henry Vincenty, CEO of Endoca – Institute for Natural Medicine, Denmark & USA.

“GFOIS is more than a conference — it’s a trusted community where long-term relationships are built and conversations compound over time. I’ve found partners here who genuinely enhance my business, and the quality of dialogue, people, and perspective makes it one of the most valuable gatherings in global private capital,” said Eni Shtini, Founder & CEO, T-Blocks International Sarl, Albania

As Dubai continues to bridge global markets, the Summit’s anniversary reflects both the city’s financial rise and the growing influence of family office capital worldwide.

Upcoming Event Details

Event: 30th Global Family Office Investment Summit
Dates: March 24-25, 2026
Venue: Trump International Beach Resort, Sunny Isles, Miami
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Event: 31st Global Family Office Investment Summit
Dates: April 29-30, 2026
Venue: Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
Website: htttp://gfois.com

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