Wall Street to the Gulf: DIFC New York Roundtable Luncheon

DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) and Dubai Ventures invite you to a private roundtable luncheon in New York on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Jonathan Beardall, Head of Wealth & Asset Management at DIFC, will lead a candid discussion with a curated group of hedge fund managers, alternative investment managers and family office principals on Dubai as the gateway for alternative investment managers to Gulf capital. DIFC is the leading financial center for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and a top five global hedge fund hub, now home to over 100 hedge fund managers including Citadel, Millennium, Balyasny and Brevan Howard. Discussion will cover:• DIFC's regulatory framework and fund structures• Raising and deploying capital across the Gulf, Asia and Africa• Establishing an asset management presence in DIFC• Family office and wealth structures in Dubai• One to one conversations with DIFC representatives Format: private, invitation-only roundtable luncheon, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Penn Club of New York, 30 West 44th Street. Attendance is subject to approval. Co-hosted by DIFC and Dubai Ventures. Sponsored by Access Global. Supported by the Miami Chamber of Commerce Dubai.