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.
Regulatory Update: ADGM and DIFC Family Office Frameworks in 2026
EFOA regulatory liaison + ADGM/DIFC specialist
View details →The Family Office and the Media: Privacy, Reputation, and When to Engage
PR specialist for UHNW + FO principal
View details →Annual Summit Preview: Topics, Speakers, and Format
EFOA Team
View details →The Family Office Board: Composition, Mandate, and Making It Work
Governance specialist
View details →UAE Corporate Tax: One Year In — What Family Offices Must Know
Online workshop
View details →Hedge Funds and Absolute Return Strategies for Family Offices
Hedge fund specialist + FO CIO with HF allocation
View details →Beyond the Obvious: Where Will Value Emerge? Seeing Investment Opportunity Through an Ecosystem Lens
Periods of profound economic and technological change create extraordinary investment possibilities.
View details →Family Office Operating Models: Which Structure Is Right for You?
3 FO principals with different operating models
View details →Succession War Stories: What Lawyers Have Seen Go Wrong
Online workshop
View details →Preparing for the Annual Summit
EFOA Team
View details →Monaco Family Office Majles
Exclusive gathering + private dinner
View details →Investment Performance Measurement: What Good Reporting Looks Like
Investment reporting specialist
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.