Feb 1
10:20 AM - 10:25 AM
Performance
Introduction to Where We Belong 2.0
Impact Stage
Speakers

Music Travel Love
Feb 1
10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
Key Note
Introductory Speech
Impact Stage
Speakers

Najla Al Midfa
Vice Chair, Sheraa
Feb 1
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
Key Note
Welcome Speech
Impact Stage
Speakers

Sara Al Nuaimi
CEO, Sheraa
Feb 1
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
Key Note
Tackling Social Challenges and Bridging Cultures through Art & Philanthropy
Impact Stage
Speakers

H.E Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi
President, Sharjah Art Foundation

H.R.H Princess Lamia Al Saud
Secretary General, Al Waleed Philanthropies
Moderators

May Barbar
Strategy & Culture Advisor
Feb 1
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM
Key Note
The Blueprint of a Startup Nation
Impact Stage
Speakers

H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei
Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
Feb 1
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Key Note
A Legacy of Excellence
Impact Stage
Speakers

Thierry Henry
French Professional Football Coach, Former Football Player
Moderators

Ghalia Abdalla Almaazmi
Deputy Head of the Women’s Football Committee, UAE Football Association
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel
The Entrepreneur’s Playbook: Building, Scaling, and Thriving
Impact Stage
Speakers

Rashid Alabbar
Co-founder, Sivvi

Haider Khan
CEO, Dubizzle Group MENA
Moderators

Aby Sam Thomas
EIC, Inc Arabia
Feb 1
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Key Note
The Future of Crypto
Impact Stage
Speakers

Mohammed Al Hakim
President, Crypto.com
Moderators

Rein Maila
Producer & Host, Asharq Media
Feb 1
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Key Note
Youth as Architects of the Future: Leadership, Culture, and Innovation
Impact Stage
Speakers

H.E Omar Saif Ghobash
Assistant Minister for Culture and Public Diplomacy in the UAE and an author

Khalid Al Nuaimi
Director General, Federal Youth Authority
Feb 1
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Panel
Education as the Great Differentiator: The Role of Early Childhood Development in National Progress
Impact Stage
Speakers

H.E Dr. Youssef Al Hammadi
Executive Director, Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

Muhammad Gawish
Founder, iSchool
Moderators

Raya Bidshari
Founder, School of Humanity
Feb 1
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Key Note
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
Impact Stage
Speakers

Amy Cuddy
Social Psychologist, Author & Speaker
Feb 1
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Panel
The Customer-centric Approach to Market Leadership
Impact Stage
Speakers

Mohamed Al Hashemi
CEO, Union Coop

Ali Bin Zayed
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Emarat

Toufic Kreidieh
CEO, Brands For Less
Moderators

Reim El Houni
CEO & Founder, Ti22 Films
Feb 1
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Panel
Becoming Incomparable: The Impact of Good Design
Impact Stage
Speakers

Muhammad Binghatti
Chairman, Binghatti Group
Moderators

Abdullah Mohammad Al Raesi
Content Creator
Feb 1
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Panel
Connect, Convene and Create Disruption
Impact Stage
Speakers

Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais
CEO, Annex Investments

Yousef Hamza
Founder, V7 Capital

Abdullah Al Shaksy
Co-Founder & CEO, Phaze Ventures

Saffia Kanoo
Vice President, Kanoo Real Estate
Moderators

Vinod Krishnan
Founder, The Value Legacy
Feb 1
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Key Note
The Resilience of Ice
Impact Stage
Speakers

Wim Hof
The Iceman
Feb 1
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Key Note
Unlocking Growth: How Entrepreneurs and Startups Can Harness the Power of AI
Founders Stage
Speakers

Gregg Pearce
SVP SOHO & SME, Du
Feb 1
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Key Note
The Silicon Valley Mindset: Structured Play, Measured Wins
Founders Stage
Speakers

Nikki Skene
Innovator, futurist, and global inspiration tour curator
Feb 1
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Key Note
Environmena, Wisewell & Incubayt: A Masterclass in Building Sustainable Businesses
Founders Stage
Speakers

Sami Khoreibi
Cofounder, Incubayt Investments
Moderators

Egemen Eres
Entrepreneur in Residence, Sheraa
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Key Note
Why Most D2C Brands Fail
Founders Stage
Speakers

Vicky Kukreja
Founder and CEO, Anphonic
Feb 1
1:15 PM 1:45 PM
Panel
The Next Decade of the UAE’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Founders Stage
Speakers

H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei
Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
Moderators

Samantha Evans
Managing Director - MENA, Startup Genome
Feb 1
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Key Note
Impact Seal 2.0 Announcement
Founders Stage
Speakers

Sara Shaw
Director of Majra - National CSR Fund
Feb 1
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Key Note
Building the Foundations of a $100MM+ Company
Founders Stage
Speakers

Dr. Imran Saeed
Faculty, MIT
Feb 1
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Panel
Building a Streaming Giant from the Ground Up
Founders Stage
Speakers

Maaz Sheikh
Cofounder & CEO, StarzPlay
Moderators

Erika Welch
Cofounder, Lucidity Insights
Feb 1
2:45 PM 3:15 PM
Key Note
Start to Exit: The Full Journey of Business
Founders Stage
Speakers

Abdallah Abu Sheikh
Entrepreneur
Feb 1
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel
The Real Estate Tech Bubble
Founders Stage
Speakers

Walid Shihabi
Founder, Keyper

Fouad Bekkar
CEO, Coralytics
Moderators

Ritika Kothari
Founder & CEO, Colab Cloud Tech
Feb 1
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Panel
When is good enough good enough?
Founders Stage
Speakers

Omar Ashour
Cofounder & CEO, Enable.Tech
Moderators

Nader Aboulhousn
Programs Manager, Sheraa
Feb 1
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Panel
Repreneurship – Passing the Baton?
Founders Stage
Speakers

Khalid Hassan Al-Gahtani
Chairman, HAKA Group

Hisham Farouk
CEO, Grant Thornton

Lysanne Raymond
Leader Intelligence Entrepreneuriale, EEB

Mahra Rashed Al Suwaidi,
CEO, Horizon Energy
Moderators

Tim Elliott
Co-Founder, The Value Legacy Podcast
Feb 1
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Panel
Growth Strategies for Late Stage startups
Founders Stage
Speakers

Salman T. Jaffrey
Managing Director, Stryve

Hasan Jabarti
Founder, Multiples

Omar Khan
Principal, Oraseya Capital
Moderators

Tamara Pupic
Managing Editor, Entrepreneur Middle East
Feb 1
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Panel
The Investors Roundtable
Founders Stage
Speakers

Khaled Talhouni
Nuwa Capital

Noor Sweid
Partner, Global Ventures

Amal Dokhan
Managing Partner - MENA, 500 Global

Ibrahim Almojel
Founding Partner, Khwarizmi Holding

Tala Al Jabri
Venture Capital Investor
Moderators

Jamil Shinawi
Founder, Ahoy
Feb 1
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Key Note
The DNA of Billionaire Founders
Founders Stage
Speakers

Ann Hiatt
Executive Consultant & Investor
Feb 1
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Key Note
The New Normal of Our Everyday Lives: A Generative AI Revolution
Founders Stage
Speakers

Omar Maher
Cofounder & CEO, Monta AI
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel
Redefining a New Generation of Elegance
Creative Stage
Speakers

Faiza Bougessa
Founder, Bougessa

Daneh Buahmed
Founder, Daneh Design
Feb 1
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Key Note
From Passion to Global Recognition: Building a Brand That Speaks Beyond Borders
Creative Stage
Speakers

Diaa Allam
Multi-disciplinary Artist
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Key Note
How I Became the Internet’s Favorite Baker
Creative Stage
Speakers

Brooke Bellamy
Founder, Brooki Bakehouse
Feb 1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel
Leveraging Your Uniqueness to Build A Life Worth Living
Creative Stage
Speakers

Budreya Faisal
Founder, Banaat FC

Aliya Al Banna
Founder, RollDXB
Feb 1
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel
The Sound of Success: Creating a Music Ecosystem That Inspires
Creative Stage
Speakers

Shelley Frost
Founder and Director, The Fridge Dubai
Moderators

Big Hass
Feb 1
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel
Cultural Exchange and Diversity
Creative Stage
Speakers

Music Travel Love
Talk + Performance
Feb 1
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel
Sharjah Youth Council Session: Empowering Tomorrow: Reflecting on the Youth Council Journey
Creative Stage
Speakers

Haleimah Khaleifah Alsereidi
Member, Fujairah Youth Council

Naser Mohamed Almansoori
Member, Abu Dhabi Youth Council

Hassan Sabt
President, Dubai Youth Council

Shaikha Eisa Alharmoodi
Undersecretary, Sharjah Youth Council
Feb 1
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Key Note
Scaling Peaks
Creative Stage
Speakers

Mostafa Salameh
World-renowned adventurer, humanitarian and motivational speaker
Feb 1
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Key Note
Thrive AI: Codes for Generation Z
Creative Stage
Speakers

Dr. Abdul Quddus Mohammed
Founder of Thrive AI
Feb 1
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Key Note
Iconic Yet Sustainable: How Emaar Makes It Work
Balance Stage
Speakers

Shamis Rashid Alshamsi
Emaar Design and Development
Feb 1
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Key Note
Your Voice, Your Power
Balance Stage
Speakers

Kim Page
Voice Architect & Author, The Right Kind of Loud
Feb 1
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Key Note
Reframing for the New Year
Balance Stage
Speakers

Mary Rose Swing
Founder, Project Zen Voices
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Key Note
The Good Life through Sustainable Hospitality and Wellness
Balance Stage
Speakers

Steven Gillespie
VEO
Feb 1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Key Note
Restoring Ecosystems: Our Path to a Renewed Earth
Balance Stage
Speakers

Georges Ibrahim
Managing Director, Dendra
Moderators

Najia Qazi
Founder, Sustainable Narrative
Feb 1
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel
In the Business of Wellbeing
Balance Stage
Speakers

Sahar Karoubi
Founder, Bambuyu tissues

Shereen Abdulla
Founder, Adaye

Abdulkader Lamaa
Founder, Oneshot

Sebastien Herriau
Co-Founder, Rite

Liliana Slowinska
General Manager, Below Farms
Moderators

Ahmad Shamieh
Cofounder, Homegrown Ventures
Feb 1
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Key Note
How to Build Spaces That Embrace Authentic Belonging
Balance Stage
Speakers

Lara Khouri
Founder, The CEO Maker
Feb 1
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Key Note
The Seven Rules of Self-Reliance
Balance Stage
Speakers

Maha Abouelenein
CEO & Founder of Digital & Savvy, Author
Feb 1
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Key Note
My Healing Journey
Balance Stage
Speakers

Ramy Naouss
Author, Athlete, Philosopher
Moderators
Feb 1
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel
Parenting in a Tech-Forward World
Balance Stage
Speakers

Hanan Ezzeldin
Founder & CEO, The Family Hub

Ehtesham
Founder, Junkbot Robotics

Eyad Salamin
CTO, School voice
Moderators

Saeed Busweidan
Cofounder, Arabee
Feb 1
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel
The Circular Economy Business Model
Balance Stage
Speakers

Hala Al Namaani
Cofounder, Paltic Studio

Nivine Hachem
Cofounder, Paltic Studio
Feb 1
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Key Note
Life Unboxed: The Kibsons Story of Sustainable Growth
Balance Stage
Speakers

Halima Jumani
Founder, Kibsons
Feb 1
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Panel
Sustainable Impact within SME’s
Balance Stage
Speakers

Zaahirah Muthy
Founder, Zeearts

H.E. Sheikh Fahim Sultan Al Qasimi
Cofounder, Seafood Souq

Hachem Mahfoud
Director, Replate

Dhananjay
Co-Founder, Revent
Moderators

Dana Kamali
Chief Business Officer, Majra
Feb 1
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Key Note
Nutrition Hacks For Sustained Energy & Focus
Balance Stage
Speakers

Oz Erbas Soydaner
Founder & CEO, Little Sprouties
Feb 1
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Key Note
2025 Quantum Activation by MOVIBES
Balance Stage
Speakers

Sheetal Rajan
Transformation Coach
Feb 1
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Key Note
Q&A with the Ice Man
Balance Stage
Speakers

Wim Hof
Feb 1
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Key Note
Elevate Your Mind & Body: Sound Healing and Breathwork
Balance Stage
Speakers

Yassmine Elkholy
VEO instructor
Feb 1
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Panel
The AUS CEO Club
Community Stage
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel
Beyond the Screen: Building Communities through Gaming
Community Stage
Speakers

Hamad Al Shamsi
Co-founder and General Manager, TITAN

Abdulla Al Louz
Founder, Uprizing Events Management

Omar Ghanem
Cofounder, Gam3s.gg
Moderators

Shamma Al Hosani
Feb 1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel
Investing in Sharjah Startups – the How and the Why
Community Stage
Speakers

Maryam Bin Sheikh
MD, SBWC

Mohamed Khadiri
CEO, Bank of Sharjah

Mohamad Musharrakh
CEO, Invest in Sharjah
Moderators

Hessa Ahmed
Sheraa
Feb 1
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel
Building a Local Brand that Resonates Globally
Community Stage
Speakers

Hala Al Gergawi
Founder & CEO, Tea Before Noon and Elevenish

Soha Mikati
Cofounder, Elevenish
Feb 1
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel
Beauty Brands with Impact
Community Stage
Speakers

Anisha Oberoi
Founder, Secret Skin

Maysoon Al Shamsi
Founder, Creams Botanics

Hadeya Ali Al Zaabi
Founder, Odela Group and Company
Feb 1
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Key Note
Building an F&B Empire
Community Stage
Speakers

Dr Hamad Al Awar
Founder, High Joint
Feb 1
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Key Note
Pushing the Boundaries of Culinary Excellence: The Home Bakery Story
Community Stage
Speakers

Hind Al Mulla
Founder, Home Bakery
Moderators

Mohammad Al Haj
AUS Student
Feb 1
4:00 PM 4:30 PM
Panel
Preserving Culture in Design
Community Stage
Speakers

Jawaher al khayyal
Cultural Designer

Hessa Alzarooni
Designer & artist

Majid Al Bastaki
Founder, MAB Studio
Moderators

Amna Al Hajri
Feb 1
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Key Note
E-Commerce Supply Chain Excellence: Strategies for Speed and Sustainability
Community Stage
Speakers

Aroob Alhusainan
Entrepreneur
Moderators

Hessa Alobeidli
Operations Lead - NAU, DP World
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Masterclass
AR
Robotics 101
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
Speakers

Mohamed Al Mazrouie
Founder, MAZtech Robotics
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Business Taxes 101
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
Speakers

Sahil Sharma
Director of Transfer Pricing, Andersen

Simon Zaater
Associate Director, Indirect Tax, Andersen
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop
EN
How to Stay Rooted in Our Identity While Scaling Globally
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 3
Speakers

Camelia Drissi
Founder, Creative Inputs
Feb 1
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Transforming Your Craft: From Passion to Profession
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
Speakers

Salem Al Attas
Spoken Word Artist
Feb 1
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop
EN
Social Intelligence in the Age of AI
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
Speakers

Niki Skeene
Innovator, futurist, and global inspiration tour curator
Feb 1
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Workshop
EN
I Just Graduated, Now What? – An introduction to the real world for new graduates
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 3
Speakers

Aqsa Khalifa
Co- Founder & COO
Feb 1
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Masterclass
EN
Master the art of story-telling
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
Speakers

Hicham El Amrani
Author, Speak Like a VIP
Feb 1
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Workshop
AR
Mind Matters: Strategies for Sustainable Wellbeing and Peak Performance
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
Speakers

Dr. Adel Karrani (Arabic)
Consultant Psychiatrist, ACPN
Feb 1
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Pitch Like a Pro
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 3
Speakers

Klaster
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Activities
Calligraphy with Abdallah
Community Stage
Feb 1
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Prototyping for Entrepreneurs
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 3
Speakers

Ismael Touq
Lead prototyping and development manager at SoiLAB
Feb 1
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Activities
Saba Sanabel Bread & Butter Workshop
Community Stage
Feb 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Activities
Al Hanan Candle Making
Community Stage
Feb 1
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Activities
Fenjan with Abdallah
Community Stage
Feb 1
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Activities
BASK PHOTOBOOTH
Souq
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Ancestoral Superfoods
SEF Eats
Feb 1
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Workshop
EN
Sumac – 3 Course Gourmet Meal
SEF Eats
Feb 1
3.30 PM - 4.30 PM
Exclusive Masterclass
EN
Bake with Brooki in Sharjah
SEF Eats
Speakers

Brooke Bellamy
Founder, Brookie
Feb 1
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Sagra – Pasta Making
SEF Eats
Feb 1
11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Activities
LINO TOTES
Expression Zone
Feb 1
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Foundational Ferments
Expression Zone
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Panel
How to be the Best there ever was
Impact Stage
Speakers

Sania Mirza
Former World Champion, Tennis Doubles
Moderators

Alia Bujsaim
Feb 2
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
Key Note
Generation Next: Why Young People Are Natural Social Innovators
Impact Stage
Speakers

Dr. Eric Dawson
CEO, Rivet
Feb 2
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Panel
Ecosystem Builders: Transforming Communities Through Entrepreneurship
Impact Stage
Speakers

Shaker Zainal
CBO, EDB

H.E. Hussain Al Mahmoudi
CEO, SRTIP

Tushar Singhvi
Deputy CEO & Head of Investments, Crescent Enterprises
Moderators

Mishal Tassadaq
Head of Strategy, Sheraa
Feb 2
12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Key Note
Seek Discomfort: Building Purpose-Driven Brands and Impactful Journeys
Impact Stage
Speakers

Ammar Kandil
Cofounder, Yes Theory
Moderators

Amal Murad
Founder, Leap of Hope
Feb 2
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Key Note
The Neuroscience of Success: Overcoming the Mental Traps Holding Entrepreneurs Back
Impact Stage
Speakers

Shade Zahrai
Peak Performance Educator
Feb 2
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
Key Note
Beyond Influence: Building a Business Empire
Impact Stage
Speakers

Noha Nabil
Entrepreneur and founder, Noha Nabil Beauty
Moderators

Atheer Bin Shaker
Expert in Media Development
Feb 2
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Key Note
Women of Palestine: Voices Beyond Borders
Impact Stage
Speakers

Plestia Alaqad
Palestinian Journalist
Feb 2
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Key Note
Shaping the Future of Humanity & AI
Impact Stage
Speakers

Mo Gawdat
Author, Scary Smart
Moderators

Dr. Abdulla AlShimmari
Fellow at The National Experts Program Technology & Innovation Sector
Feb 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Performance
Hamza Namira – SEF Closing Performance
Impact Stage
Feb 2
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Performance
DJ Set by Big Hass – SEF Closing Performance
Impact Stage
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Key Note
The State of the MENA Ecosystem
Founders Stage
Speakers

Jamie Lane
Co-Founder FWDstart

Zoe O Dwyer
Co-Founder FWDstart
Feb 2
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Key Note
10 Steps 2 Scale
Founders Stage
Speakers

Mazen
CEO and Co-founder of House of Pops
Feb 2
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel
Startups and Siblings: Navigating Family Dynamics
Founders Stage
Speakers

Nikita Patel
Cofounder, The Bureau

Rhea Patel
Cofounder, The Bureau

Alexandra Dewar
Cofounder, Violet Rae

Elizabeth Dewar
Cofounder, Violet Rae
Moderators

Carina Harvey
Founder & Personal Identity Coach
Feb 1
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Performance
Performance by Sons of Yusuf
Creative Stage
Speakers

Sayed Abdulrahman Alrefaei
Sons of Yusuf

Sayed Yacoub Alrefaei
Sons of Yusuf
Feb 2
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel
The Exit Story
Founders Stage
Speakers

Mahmoud Adhem
Founder, Munchbox
Moderators

Nader Amiri
Cofounder, Homegrown Ventures
Feb 2
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel
How Making Progress Every Day Lead to an IPO
Founders Stage
Speakers

Yashish Dahiya
Chairman & Group CEO, PB Fintech
Moderators

Dr Hisham Safadi
Founder, Click2Secure
Feb 2
2.00 PM - 2.30 PM
Panel
Product Powerhouse: Balancing Agility, Quality, and Vision in the AI Era
Founders Stage
Speakers

Mohamad Charafeddine
VP of Data & AI, Careem

Christophe de Rassenfosse
CPO, Property Finder
Moderators

Nader Aboulhosn
Programs Manager, Sheraa
Feb 2
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Key Note
Product Market Fit is Not Enough
Founders Stage
Speakers

Majd Alaily
Founder, Ruya Advisory
Feb 2
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel
Attracting Investors: How Strategic Public Relations Can Unlock Funding for Your Startup
Founders Stage
Speakers

Zeena Zalamea
Media Consultant

Yahya Kabbara
Commercial & Marketing Director, MyGatePass

Jad Naamani
Director of Marketing, Seez
Moderators

Lara Geadah
Founder, Cameo Comms
Feb 2
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Panel
Building a Brand is the Hardest Thing I Have Ever Done
Founders Stage
Speakers

Charlie Wright
Founder, Humantra
Moderators

Mariam Yasin
Founder, The Brand Botox
Feb 2
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel
AI Transformation Starts with Talent
Founders Stage
Speakers

Oliver Kreusen
MD & Partner, Bridgemaker

Abdulrahman Risillia
Managing Partner - MENA region, Alnaas Advisory

Dr. Ahmed Al Ali
Managing Director & Co-founder, DeepOpinion

Dana Kawas
Cofounder & CEO, Thynkli
Moderators

Renad Turki
Founder, EDTECH Academy
Feb 1
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Key Note
Behind the Curtain on MENA Expansions
Creative Stage
Speakers

Roman Shimansky
Chief Executive of Yango Play
Moderators

Nader Aboulhosn
EIR Programs Manager, Sheraa
Feb 2
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Key Note
The Ascent, Pullback, and Comeback of Swvl
Founders Stage
Speakers

Youssef Salem
CFO, ADNOC Drilling
Feb 2
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Key Note
Transforming Cancer Care with Tech
Founders Stage
Speakers

Khatija Ali
CEO & Founder, BioSapien
Feb 2
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Panel
Startup Success Showdown: Venture Studios vs. VCs
Founders Stage
Speakers

Denys Grabchak
Cofounder & CEO, Performetry

Yassir El Idrissi
Managing Partner, 1MORETHING Ventures

Nafez Dakkak
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Bldr Ventures
Moderators

Tarun Krishna
Programs Manager, Sheraa
Feb 2
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Panel
Balancing Act: Navigating Burnout and Breakthroughs in the Age of Social Media and Modern Media Leadership
Founders Stage
Speakers

Richard Fitzgerald
CEO & Founder, Augustus Media
Moderators

Abeer Hassan Mahd
Founder & Managing Director, Obox Marketing
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Key Note
One Minute of Fame
Creative Stage
Speakers

Patrick Abdo
Drummer & Entrepreneur
Feb 2
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel
Youth Empowerment in the Corporate World
Creative Stage
Speakers

Dr. Safa Alnaqbi
Founder of Atopia Bolivaris; Entrepreneur, Public Speaker, and Content Creator

Maryam AlAnsari
Founder and CEO of Itifaq; Entrepreneur and Host of Pathfinders Podcast

Oussama Jamal
Co-founder of Dayma; Entrepreneur and Host of Tea w Gen-Z Podcast at the American University of Sharjah

Dr Hanane Benkhallouk
Executive Director, Sustain Leadership Consultancy
Moderators

Khadijah Ali
Curator of Global Shapers Community - Sharjah Hub
Feb 2
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel
The Creative Economy: Growth, Potential, and Impact
Creative Stage
Speakers

Dr. Varkki Pallathucheril
Dean, College of Architecture, Art, and Design, AUS

Abdullah Al-Shamsi
Founder of Shape Architecture Practice & Research

Mai Ghazala
Founder of Untitled Haus, AUS alumna (interior design & creative agency)

Hessa Alzarooni
UOS alumna, graphic designer, & designer of contemporary medkhana in collaboration with soilab
Moderators

Ahmed Zain
Manager, Creative Hub, SRTIP
Feb 2
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Key Note
Sharjah Youth Council Session: Redefining Classrooms: How AI is Revolutionizing Education
Creative Stage
Speakers

Majid Al Hammadi
Majid Al Hammadi, PhD Student, University of Sharjah

Hamad Mattar
Education Industry Director, Microsoft UAE

Dr. David Santandreu Calonge
Head of Educational Program Development, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Moderators

Aisha Abdalla Al Ali
Masters Student in Electrical Engineering, American University of Sharjah
Feb 2
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel
The Art of Culturepreneurship
Creative Stage
Speakers

Sultan Al Darmaki
Founder, 1833
Moderators

Natasha Hatherall-Shawe
Founder & CEO, TishTash
Feb 2
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel
Cultural Narratives in Animation: Crafting Stories with Local Roots and Global Appeal
Creative Stage
Speakers

Mohammed Saeed Harib
Creator of Freej
Moderators

Emad Doughan
Founder, Mo7tawa
Feb 2
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Key Note
The Future Speaks Arabic: Language in the Age of AI
Creative Stage
Speakers

Dr. Abrar Abdul Nabi
Director of Artificial Intelligence, Saal.ai
Feb 2
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel
Breaking the Sound Barrier: Women Thriving and Leading in the Music Industry
Creative Stage
Speakers

Karima Damir
VP A&R and Marketing Universal Music MENA

Lilana Abudalo
Head of Label & Artist Services Believe MENA

Rawan Al Dabbas
Regional Director IFPI MENA
Moderators

Anna George
Founder Female Talent Agency
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Key Note
Elevate Your Mind & Body: Sound Healing and Breathwork
Balance Stage
Speakers

Yassmine Elkholy
VEO instructor
Feb 2
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Key Note
Living Greener in Emaar Communities
Balance Stage
Speakers

Asad Khan Durrani
FM Technical, Emaar Community Management
Feb 2
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Key Note
The Future of Entrepreneurship is Impact
Balance Stage
Speakers

Nadine Zidani
Founder & CEO, MENA Impact
Feb 2
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Panel
Paving the Path in Sustainable Development
Balance Stage
Speakers

Lavina Punjabi
Sustainability Lead, HP

Jalila Hedhli
Senior Social Impact Advisor

Lara Hussein
Cofounder, The Waste Lab
Moderators

Nadine Zidani
Founder & CEO, MENA Impact
Feb 2
1:10 PM - 1:40 PM
Panel
Conscious Leadership
Balance Stage
Speakers

Dr. Elie Abirached
Biohacking and longevity expert.

Fatima Alloghani
Emirati leader specializing in Emiratization strategies

Scott Armstrong
Founder of MENTL
Moderators

Emma Burdett
Founder, Wild Women Lead
Feb 2
1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Key Note
From Illness to Inspiration
Balance Stage
Speakers

Hadil El Khatib
Founder, Broth Lab
Feb 2
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Key Note
Think Like a Leader: The Mental Habits of High Achievers
Balance Stage
Speakers

Marisa Peer
Rapid Transformational Therapist
Feb 2
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Key Note
Being Fit Is Not Just Good For Your Health—It’s Also Good For Business
Balance Stage
Speakers

Yasir Khan
Fitness influencer
Feb 2
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Key Note
In My Trial and Error Era: Embracing Growth as an Entrepreneur
Balance Stage
Speakers

Nimi Mehta
Founder, SPKR
Feb 2
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Key Note
Mindset Mastery: The Key to Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Potential
Balance Stage
Speakers

Dr. Ahmed Emara
Feb 2
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Key Note
Integrating Your Experience for 2025
Balance Stage
Speakers

Mary Rose Swing
Founder, Project Zen Voices
Feb 2
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Key Note
Fail Now!
Balance Stage
Speakers

John Achkar
Stand-up Comedian, Actor, & Entrepreneur
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel
Expressions of Emirati Art: A Fusion of Traditions and Innovation
Community Stage
Speakers

Hisham Almadhloom
Sharjah Diwani House

Abdallah AlAstad
Photographer & Calligrapher

Juma Alhaj
Artist & Director of Marketing, SRTIP

Mthayel Al Ali
Artist
Moderators

Abdulaziz Albugaish
Feb 2
11:30 PM - 12:00 PM
Panel
The Taste of Innovation: Culinary Journeys and Business Success
Community Stage
Speakers

Chef Maitha
Founder, Erth Abu Dhabi

Chef Meera
Founder of Heeb
Moderators

Abdullah Rodan
Experienced Management Consultant and Entrepreneur
Feb 2
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Panel
From Home to Hospitality: Designing, Renting, and Scaling Your Airbnb Business
Community Stage
Speakers

Shamma Binlahij
Founder, Sahab Homes

Dola Dhahri
Founder of Calm Resort
Moderators

Saeed Al Serkal
Feb 2
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Panel
Emirati Women Defying the Ordinary
Community Stage
Speakers

Sahar Rasti
First Emirati Female Ship Master, CEO, SJR Group

Souad Al Shamsi
Aircraft Engineer – Technical Advisor
Moderators

Huda Al Matrooshi
Founder, IMEX Car Service
Feb 2
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Panel
The Art of Business Maximizing
Community Stage
Speakers

Abdullah Al Mulla
Founder, Hoof
Moderators

Mohamed Lotah
Business Partnerships Manager, CBD
Feb 2
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel
Roots of Resilience: Building Community Through Fitness
Community Stage
Speakers

Sylvia Vidal
Padel Arena Coach

Mohammad Al Shehhi
Seasoned global athlete

Ahmad Al Mannai
Founder, Crystal Clear Watersports
Moderators

Abdul Karim Hanif
Radio Presenter, Pulse 95
Feb 2
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Key Note
From Barista to Business Owner: The Tres Maria Story
Community Stage
Speakers

Maria Pavani
Founder & CEO, Tres Marias
Moderators

Julie Crunchmoms
Founder, Crunchmoms
Feb 2
2:30 PM 3:00 PM
Panel
Taking an Emirati Brand Global
Community Stage
Speakers

Shaikha Abdullah Al Nuaimi
Cofounder, Koub Cafe

Adnan Alzarooni
Founder, Mara
Moderators

Mariam Al Janahi
Founder, Matcha Blooms
Feb 2
3:00 PM 3:30 PM
Key Note
Your Gateway to China
Community Stage
Speakers

Amina Al Hunaif
Trading Consultant
Moderators

Aisha Saleh
President of The Youth Council, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Feb 2
3:30 PM 4:00 PM
Key Note
Empowering the Future: Sharjah’s Youth Initiatives and Their Impact
Community Stage
Speakers

Yasmin Al Ameeri
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) Youth Council

Manee AI Naqbi
CEO OF GT2 Car Rental & Member of UAE Entrepreneurship Council

Abdelhamid Mohamed AlYassi
Department Manager, Youth Development Department at Rubu Qarn
Moderators

Obaid Alsuwaidi
Member of Sharjah Youth Council
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Masterclass
EN
Failing Forward: Building Resilience in Fast-Scaling Startups
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
Speakers

Caroline-Lucie Ulbrich
Transformation Management Expert at Clu Ventures
Feb 2
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Key Note
The Stay at Home Startup: Your Blueprint for Success
Community Stage
Speakers

Hour Marwan
Founder of Bake spot & Co-founder of Ahlann Events

Fawaghi Marwan
Founder of Bake spot & Co-founder of Ahlann Events
Feb 2
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop
EN
The Book Bunk Blueprint: Building Sustainable Social Impact
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
Speakers

Wanjiru Koinange
Cofounder, Book Bunk
Feb 2
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop
AR
How to Create a Patented Invention
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 3
Speakers

Dr. Edriss Ahmed Ali
Inventor
Feb 2
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Masterclass
AR
How to Turn a Skill into a Business
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
Speakers

Patrick Abdo
Drummer & Entrepreneur
Feb 2
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Masterclass
EN
Robotics 101
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
Speakers

Mohamed Al Mazrouie
Founder, MAZtech Robotics
Feb 2
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop
EN
The Beat Goes On: From the Peak of My Corporate Music Career to Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
Speakers

Anna George
Founder, Female Talent Agency
Feb 2
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Voice & Expression – A Transformative Experience
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
Speakers

Kim Page
Voice Architect, Communication Expert and TEDx Speaker
Feb 2
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Workshop
EN
Beyond the Music: Empowering Artists with Entrepreneurial Skills and Self-Growth
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 3
Speakers

Sons of Yusuf
Feb 2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Masterclass
EN
Building with No-Code Tools
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
Speakers

Nader Aboulhosn
EIR Programs Manager
Feb 2
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Workshop
EN
7 Radical Tips on How AI Can Accelerate Your Work and Beat Procrastination
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
Speakers

Abdul Matheen Yousuf
CEO, Project You, Global Youth Ambassador for Education
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Activities
Al Hanan Body Scrub Making
Community Stage
Feb 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Activities
Pour Perfection by Drowsy
Community Stage
Feb 2
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Activities
Brew & Beyond by Drowsy
Community Stage
Feb 2
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Activities
Molding Moments: Hand-building Pottery Workshop by Path Cafe
Community Stage
Feb 2
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Activities
BASK PHOTOBOOTH
Souq
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Masterclass
Japanese Ceremonial
SEF Eats
Feb 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Workshop
Foundational Ferments
SEF Eats
Feb 2
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Exclusive Masterclass
EN
Bake with Brooki in Sharjah
SEF Eats
Speakers

Brooke Bellamy
Founder, Brookie
Feb 2
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Workshop
Sumac – 3 Course Gourmet Meal
SEF Eats
Feb 2
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Workshop
EN
Knafeh Making
SEF Eats
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Workshop
EN
Craftify Case-Making
Expression Zone
Feb 2
10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Activities