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.
Closing the Year: What Every Family Office Should Review Before December
EFOA + governance partner
View details →Legal Year-End: What Your Family Office Must Action Before 31 December
Online workshop
View details →EFOA Annual Report 2026: Key Findings and What They Mean
EFOA Research team
View details →2027 Strategy Day: Planning Your Family Office's Year Ahead
Strategy and governance specialist
View details →The Family Office of the Future: Where Will We Be in 2031?
Visionary FO principals + futurist perspective
View details →Capital Exchange: INSEAD CIO Investment Leadership Program
View details →EFOA Year-End Partner Showcase and 2027 Preview
Online workshop
View details →Estate Planning for UAE Residents
UAE estate planning specialist + DIFC Wills authority
View details →AI Tools in the Family Office: A Live Deep Dive
Online workshop
View details →Philanthropy Vehicles for Family Offices in the UAE: A Practical Guide
Online workshop
View details →Venture Capital and the Family Office
VC fund manager + FO with direct investment programme
View details →Structuring for Privacy: Legal and Practical Approaches
Legal privacy 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.