About the ABLF Series

The Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF) Series is Asia’s most prestigious annual business leadership event series. The ABLF enjoys royal patronage in the UAE, is well-attended by global leaders who are invested in the rise of the Asian century, and brings together Asian leaders in conversation, celebration and collaboration.

Providing a splendid gateway for leaders from across Asia as well as the world, to gather annually, in one of the world’s most dynamic countries, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a nation among nations, with diverse nationalities and cultures, the ABLF replicates what the UAE proudly espouses - a global home for socio-economic growth. With technology and leadership changing the landscape of the world in every way imaginable, it falls to the leaders of Asia, to guide, mentor and celebrate its youth capital, which is the largest in the world.

The ABLF is headed by the Governors’ Board who are responsible for shaping and projecting the vision, path and broad scope of the ABLF. They are among the most elite members of government and business, defined by their years of experience, knowledge and wisdom, devoted to lending their leadership and mentorship to the ABLF and Asia. Additionally, there is an Executive Council that takes strategic decisions for the ABLF’s workings, gives their valuable input towards panels, forums and selections of forum topics.

The ABLF Series brings home the message that Asia’s time is now. And Asia’s future is invincible.

The ABLF Series has two distinct arms: The ABLForum and the ABLF Awards.

The ABLForum

The ABLForum, with the help and support of our distinguished partners and knowledge leaders puts forth an annual showcase centred on a theme of contemporary relevance. This year’s theme is ‘Fast Tracking Technology and Disruptive Innovation in the 21st century Asia. With the integration of subjects with present-day relevance like technology, innovation, business, banking, energy and healthcare, we create individual panels of discussion and debate, as well as breakout sessions for networking, information and knowledge exchange and JVs and PPPs at the highest levels of state and industry. Each narrative is led by innovation and sustainable development and the welfare of Asia as a whole.

The ABLF Awards

The ABLF Awards celebrates, honours and endorses the best and brightest of Asia, who use their strengths, talents and compassion not just in their chosen fields of work but also at a global level where they work towards the benefit of a mighty continent. To these influencers, agents of change and leaders, we tip our hats in admiration. Our Awards are decided by the ABLF Awards Jury, comprised of the ABLF Governors’ Board and Executive Council. Here is a list of Past Winners. This recognition is showcased in the spectacular ABLF Awards Ceremony that brings to a grand finale, ABLF 2015.