Principals' Roundtables
A small-group conversation among heads of family. Discussion topics rotate: succession, governance, allocation, philanthropy. Each session pairs principals across generations and emirates.
Events
Where the community comes together.
Closed-door roundtables, masterclasses, chapter dinners, and the annual summit. Events are members-only unless otherwise indicated. The full calendar lives on our Calendar page.
Recurring formats
Five formats, one community.
Next-Gen Council
For heirs and incoming stewards aged 25–45. A protected space to learn, network, and discuss the unique challenges of taking over.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Practitioner-led sessions on specific operating questions: family constitutions, IPS frameworks, tax structuring, governance charters.
Chapter Dinners
Dinners hosted by chapter chairs across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. Honest exchange in informal settings.
Webinars & Briefings
Short virtual sessions on regulatory updates and topical issues — especially when DIFC, ADGM, or federal authorities issue new guidance.
The Annual Summit
The flagship convening. Two days of keynote, panels, peer-circles, and curated dinners. The year's most senior gathering of UAE family principals.
Calendar
See what's coming up.
Dates, locations, and registration for every EFOA programme by month and by track.
Open calendarLive events
Published from the admin calendar.
Post-Summit Debrief: The Themes That Emerged
EFOA Team
View details →Annual Planning: How to Set Your Family Office Goals for 2027
Strategy specialist
View details →Diplomacy at the Family Table: Navigating Generational Differences Without Losing Cohesion
View details →Regulatory Outlook for UAE Family Offices: What to Watch in 2027
Regulatory specialist + EFOA regulatory liaison
View details →The EFOA Partner Showcase: What Our Partners Do and How to Work With Them
Online workshop
View details →EFOA Next Generation Programme: Applications Open for 2027
EFOA + 2026 cohort alumni panel
View details →Year-End Financial Planning for Family Offices
CFO + tax specialist
View details →Partnering with Giants: Governing Family Business Joint Ventures with Multinational Corporations
View details →Designing Your 2027 Family Office Governance Calendar
Governance specialist
View details →Islamic Finance and the Family Office
Islamic finance specialist + FO using Islamic structures
View details →Investment Themes for Family Offices: Looking Ahead to 2027
Online workshop
View details →The Family Office in the Age of AI: A Realistic Assessment
AI specialist + FO CIO + sceptic
View details →Conduct
A few house rules.
Chatham House
Nothing said in an EFOA meeting may be attributed to any speaker outside the room. This is the foundation of trust we offer.
Members only
Most events are open exclusively to approved members. Guests may attend a limited number of sessions on invitation.
No solicitation
EFOA gatherings are not for vendor pitching, fund-raising, or the marketing of services. Members value trust.