DUBAI FAMILY OFFICE
INVESTMENT SUMMIT
Epicon Summit Report
Dubai Family Office Investment Summit 4th Edition
Organized by Epicon Capital Club
October 16th, 2025 – The Ritz Carlton JBR – Jumeirah Beach Residences, Dubai
Introduction
The 4th Edition of the Dubai Family Office Investment Summit, organized by Epicon Capital Club, brought together an exclusive audience of global Family Offices, Investors and Entrepreneurs. With the theme “Old Money Meets New Money,” the Summit served as a bridge between traditional wealth holders and the next generation of investors driving innovation, sustainability and global expansion.
Keynote Address
Speaker: Ayman Al Awadhi, Managing Director, The Corporate Group, UAE
Mr. Al Awadhi opened the summit with an inspiring keynote on “Building Sustainable Wealth through Strategic Partnerships.” He emphasized Dubai’s role as a trusted global hub for innovation and collaboration, highlighting the importance of long-term, governance-driven growth for Family Offices and Investors.
Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable 1: Investing in Healthcare Innovation
Host: Sandra Spencer, CEO, White Anttler, UAE
Participants:
1. Omer Zabit, Partner, Shorooq Partners, UAE
2. Andrey Perfilyev, Co-founder, YMA, UAE
3. Reinhardt Rood, CEO & Co-Founder, VEA Capital, South Africa
4. Alexander De Witt, Co-Founder & Managing Director, VEA Capital, South Africa
This discussion, moderated by Sandra Spencer, explored how AI, data and sustainability are driving healthcare innovation in the UAE and beyond. Entrepreneurs and investors shared perspectives on digital health, wellness, and preventive care.
Dr. Andrey Perfilyev discussed AI-enabled clinical infrastructure, while investors like Omer Zabit from Shorooq addressed the challenges of scaling healthcare startups in the region. The group agreed that regulation still lags behind technology, but that this gap creates opportunity. Key takeaways included the need for compatible data systems, ethical frameworks and a shift toward holistic, preventive healthcare. With its advanced infrastructure and flexible policy environment, the UAE is well positioned to lead regional innovation in AI-driven health ecosystems.
Roundtable 2: Sustainability & Profitability | Finding the Balance
Host: Andrew J. Cary, CEO, SNAAP Transportation EMEA, USA
Participants:
1. Shreedhar Bhat, Founder, Scallion, India
2. Dr. Jacinta D Silva, Director of Research, SEE Institute, UAE
3. Dr. Samiullah Khan, Chief Sustainability Officer, Fakhruddin Holdings, UAE
4. Stefano Campagna, President, Italian Chamber of Commerce, UAE
5. Amit Grover, Founder, Grover & Company, UAE
6. Daniel Hill, Founder & CEO, Aquivio, UAE
This roundtable moderated by Andrew J. Cary, united Business Leaders, Academics and Entrepreneurs to discuss sustainability through the lens of conscious capitalism. Conversations revolved around water and energy security, food transparency and waste management. Speakers such as Dr. Samiullah Khan and Stefano Campagna shared insights on bridging profitability with sustainability. Participants stressed the importance of measuring true costs, including lifecycle and environmental impact, to make sustainability financially viable. Key barriers identified were cultural attitudes, policy differences and awareness gaps. The dialogue concluded that profit and sustainability can coexist when supported by innovation, accountability and education, marking a decisive shift toward conscious, measurable impact.
Roundtable 3: Blockchain, Web3 & Tokenization of Real Assets
Host: Pascal De Keyser, Founder & CEO, Portio Capital, Switzerland
Participants:
1. Rola Abusharaf, Vice President, Equiti, UAE
2. Juliet Su, Partner, Newtribe Capital, UAE
3. Efstathios Polyzos, Associate Professor of Finance and Associate Dean, Zayed University, UAE
4. Rony Dahan, CEO, Vesta Investments, UAE
5. Lara Sif Hrafnkelsdottir, Founder & Managing Partner, Vikingur Management, UAE
6. Rams Kanouni, CEO, Pharos Capital, UAE
7. George Sotiropoulos, Founder, Sophiall, UAE
8. Nicholas Paillart, Managing Director, Liberte Capital, UAE
This session brought together Investors, Entrepreneurs and Finance Professionals to explore how blockchain and tokenization are reshaping the investment landscape, particularly for Family Offices. Moderated by Pascal De Keyser, the discussion highlighted how education, regulation and collaboration define the pace of adoption.
Participants introduced ventures in real estate tokenization, AI-driven compliance and digital asset management. While liquidity and accessibility were seen as major benefits, the lack of harmonized regulations and clarity on asset rights remain key barriers.
The group agreed that the future of tokenization depends on uniform regulation, interoperability across jurisdictions and investor education. Once these frameworks mature, tokenization will unlock liquidity, access and transparency across global markets.
Roundtable 4: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence | Opportunities and Challenges Across Industries
Host: Bonar Sihombing, Chairman, Innovamed; Ex-Head of Digital Innovation Hub, Collins Aerospace, Singapore
Participants:
1. Manish Chaturvedi, Founder & Managing Director, Indus Strategy, India
2. Mehmet Gonullu, Founder & Managing Partner, Yassi Ventures, UAE
3. Ziad Makhzoumi, CEO, Prime Strategy Consulting, UAE
4. Biswajit Dasgupta, Chief Investment Officer, ASAS Capital, UAE
5. Ramzy Osman, Senior Investment Analyst, Global Ventures, UAE
6. Dr. Vidya Nandagopal, Director, Center for Executive Development, University of Dubai, UAE
7. Marta Paiar, CEO, Kuwekeza Holdings, UAE
8. Dr. Hartmut Frerichs, CEO & Managing Director at TEMACON | CFO at Licuspace, Germany
A cross-sector roundtable of leaders from Venture Capital, Academia and Technology examined how Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, education and ethics. The conversation, moderated by Bonar Sihombing, focused on the role of critical thinking in prompting AI effectively, with participants agreeing that AI amplifies human capability but cannot replace judgment. They discussed AI’s applications in research, productivity and decision-making while emphasizing the need for oversight and ethical guardrails. Education and corporate training were seen as essential to promoting integrity and accountability in AI use.
The session concluded that while AI can automate and enhance, its moral responsibility must remain human-led, reminding us that technology should serve people, not replace them.
Conclusion
The 4th Dubai Family Office Investment Summit successfully united Influential Investors, Visionary Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders under one roof. Through its interactive roundtables and keynote sessions, the summit reinforced Dubai’s leadership as the global nexus for Family Office collaboration and cross-border investment opportunities.
Epicon Capital Club continues to lead the path to global investment success, establishing dialogue, innovation and sustainable growth for the world’s most dynamic investors.
