Sovereign Wealth Funds to Meet in Athens
More than 200 fund leaders will gather in Athens for the 18th annual International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Public Companies
Presidents and senior executives of sovereign wealth funds will gather in Athens from November 11 to 13, 2026, for the 18th Annual Meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The funds collectively manage cumulative assets exceeding $10 trillion.
Why it matters
The conference, titled "Sovereign Capital in a Contested World," brings together major state investors whose capital flows shape infrastructure and corporate ownership across many countries. Greece's position as a host reflects how sovereign funds have made acquisitions and investments in Greek companies.
The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds has 47 members, and participating funds include China Investment Corporation, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Mubadala, GIC and Qatar Investment Authority. Outcomes of the meeting were not detailed in the source material.
The players
International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds
A forum of 47 member sovereign wealth funds that convenes annually to discuss global investment and state capital.
Mubadala
The Abu Dhabi state investment company that is among the UAE funds investing in Greece.
China Investment Corporation
China's sovereign wealth fund, one of the participating funds at the Athens conference.
Cosco
The Chinese state shipping company through which Chinese state funds were placed in the Piraeus port infrastructure.
The details
Investment arms and subsidiaries such as Mubadala, Masdar and PureHealth control UAE investments in Greece, and a three-year investment and collaboration plan of €10 billion is underway between UAE funds and Greece. Chinese state funds have been placed in the Piraeus port infrastructure through Cosco, while the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund holds positions in Greek listed companies and government bonds.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Sovereign wealth fund conference begins in Athens.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Sovereign wealth fund conference ends in Athens.
Market Landscape
The gathering of more than 200 fund leaders reflects the growing role of state-owned investors in cross-border infrastructure and corporate ownership. Greece's appeal to these funds underscores how Chinese, Gulf and Norwegian capital are competing for positions in European ports, energy and listed companies.
Shifts in sovereign fund ownership can affect the companies and public services where these funds hold stakes, including port operations and energy utilities. Investors holding shares in listed Greek companies may see changes in shareholder composition as these funds expand their positions.
The takeaway
State investors now hold substantial influence over infrastructure and listed companies across several countries, and tracking their moves can help readers understand shifts in global corporate ownership.
What happens next
The sovereign wealth fund conference concludes in Athens on November 13, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in the Public Companies section for context on how state investors are reshaping corporate ownership.
