Feb 1
10:20 AM - 10:25 AM
Performance
Introduction to Where We Belong 2.0
Impact Stage
متحدث
Music Travel Love
Feb 1
10:25 AM - 10:30 AM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Introductory Speech
Impact Stage
متحدث
Najla Al Midfa
Vice Chair, Sheraa
Feb 1
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Welcome Speech
Impact Stage
متحدث
Sara Al Nuaimi
CEO, Sheraa
Feb 1
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Tackling Social Challenges and Bridging Cultures through Art & Philanthropy
Impact Stage
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Blueprint of a Startup Nation
Impact Stage
متحدث
H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei
Minister of State for Entrepreneurship
Feb 1
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
A Legacy of Excellence
Impact Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Future of Crypto
Impact Stage
متحدث
Mohammed Al Hakim
President, Crypto.com
Moderators
Rein Maila
Producer & Host, Asharq Media
Feb 1
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Youth as Architects of the Future: Leadership, Culture, and Innovation
Impact Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
Impact Stage
متحدث
Amy Cuddy
Social Psychologist, Author & Speaker
Feb 1
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Panel
The Customer-centric Approach to Market Leadership
Impact Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Resilience of Ice
Impact Stage
متحدث
Wim Hof
The Iceman
Feb 1
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Unlocking Growth: How Entrepreneurs and Startups Can Harness the Power of AI
Founders Stage
متحدث
Gregg Pearce
SVP SOHO & SME, Du
Feb 1
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Silicon Valley Mindset: Structured Play, Measured Wins
Founders Stage
متحدث
Nikki Skene
Innovator, futurist, and global inspiration tour curator
Feb 1
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Environmena, Wisewell & Incubayt: A Masterclass in Building Sustainable Businesses
Founders Stage
متحدث
Sami Khoreibi
Cofounder, Incubayt Investments
Moderators
Egemen Eres
Entrepreneur in Residence, Sheraa
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Why Most D2C Brands Fail
Founders Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Impact Seal 2.0 Announcement
Founders Stage
متحدث
Sara Shaw
Director of Majra - National CSR Fund
Feb 1
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Building the Foundations of a $100MM+ Company
Founders Stage
متحدث
Dr. Imran Saeed
Faculty, MIT
Feb 1
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Panel
Building a Streaming Giant from the Ground Up
Founders Stage
متحدث
Maaz Sheikh
Cofounder & CEO, StarzPlay
Moderators
Erika Welch
Cofounder, Lucidity Insights
Feb 1
2:45 PM 3:15 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Start to Exit: The Full Journey of Business
Founders Stage
متحدث
Abdallah Abu Sheikh
Entrepreneur
Feb 1
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel
The Real Estate Tech Bubble
Founders Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
The DNA of Billionaire Founders
Founders Stage
متحدث
Ann Hiatt
Executive Consultant & Investor
Feb 1
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The New Normal of Our Everyday Lives: A Generative AI Revolution
Founders Stage
متحدث
Omar Maher
Cofounder & CEO, Monta AI
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel
Redefining a New Generation of Elegance
Creative Stage
متحدث
Faiza Bougessa
Founder, Bougessa
Daneh Buahmed
Founder, Daneh Design
Feb 1
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
From Passion to Global Recognition: Building a Brand That Speaks Beyond Borders
Creative Stage
متحدث
Diaa Allam
Multi-disciplinary Artist
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
How I Became the Internet’s Favorite Baker
Creative Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Scaling Peaks
Creative Stage
متحدث
Mostafa Salameh
World-renowned adventurer, humanitarian and motivational speaker
Feb 1
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Thrive AI: Codes for Generation Z
Creative Stage
متحدث
Dr. Abdul Quddus Mohammed
Founder of Thrive AI
Feb 1
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Iconic Yet Sustainable: How Emaar Makes It Work
Balance Stage
متحدث
Shamis Rashid Alshamsi
Emaar Design and Development
Feb 1
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Your Voice, Your Power
Balance Stage
متحدث
Kim Page
Voice Architect & Author, The Right Kind of Loud
Feb 1
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Reframing for the New Year
Balance Stage
متحدث
Mary Rose Swing
Founder, Project Zen Voices
Feb 1
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Good Life through Sustainable Hospitality and Wellness
Balance Stage
متحدث
Steven Gillespie
VEO
Feb 1
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Restoring Ecosystems: Our Path to a Renewed Earth
Balance Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
How to Build Spaces That Embrace Authentic Belonging
Balance Stage
متحدث
Lara Khouri
Founder, The CEO Maker
Feb 1
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Seven Rules of Self-Reliance
Balance Stage
متحدث
Maha Abouelenein
CEO & Founder of Digital & Savvy, Author
Feb 1
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
My Healing Journey
Balance Stage
متحدث
Ramy Naouss
Author, Athlete, Philosopher
Moderators
Feb 1
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel
Parenting in a Tech-Forward World
Balance Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
Hala Al Namaani
Cofounder, Paltic Studio
Nivine Hachem
Cofounder, Paltic Studio
Feb 1
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Life Unboxed: The Kibsons Story of Sustainable Growth
Balance Stage
متحدث
Halima Jumani
Founder, Kibsons
Feb 1
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Panel
Sustainable Impact within SME’s
Balance Stage
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Nutrition Hacks For Sustained Energy & Focus
Balance Stage
متحدث
Oz Erbas Soydaner
Founder & CEO, Little Sprouties
Feb 1
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
2025 Quantum Activation by MOVIBES
Balance Stage
متحدث
Sheetal Rajan
Transformation Coach
Feb 1
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Q&A with the Ice Man
Balance Stage
متحدث
Wim Hof
Feb 1
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Elevate Your Mind & Body: Sound Healing and Breathwork
Balance Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Building an F&B Empire
Community Stage
متحدث
Dr Hamad Al Awar
Founder, High Joint
Feb 1
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Pushing the Boundaries of Culinary Excellence: The Home Bakery Story
Community Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
E-Commerce Supply Chain Excellence: Strategies for Speed and Sustainability
Community Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
Mohamed Al Mazrouie
Founder, MAZtech Robotics
Feb 1
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Workshop
EN
Business Taxes 101
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 2
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
Sania Mirza
Former World Champion, Tennis Doubles
Moderators
Alia Bujsaim
Feb 2
11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Generation Next: Why Young People Are Natural Social Innovators
Impact Stage
متحدث
Dr. Eric Dawson
CEO, Rivet
Feb 2
11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Panel
Ecosystem Builders: Transforming Communities Through Entrepreneurship
Impact Stage
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Seek Discomfort: Building Purpose-Driven Brands and Impactful Journeys
Impact Stage
متحدث
Ammar Kandil
Cofounder, Yes Theory
Moderators
Amal Murad
Founder, Leap of Hope
Feb 2
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Neuroscience of Success: Overcoming the Mental Traps Holding Entrepreneurs Back
Impact Stage
متحدث
Shade Zahrai
Peak Performance Educator
Feb 2
1:50 PM - 2:20 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Beyond Influence: Building a Business Empire
Impact Stage
متحدث
Noha Nabil
Entrepreneur and founder, Noha Nabil Beauty
Moderators
Atheer Bin Shaker
Expert in Media Development
Feb 2
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Women of Palestine: Voices Beyond Borders
Impact Stage
متحدث
Plestia Alaqad
Palestinian Journalist
Feb 2
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Shaping the Future of Humanity & AI
Impact Stage
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
The State of the MENA Ecosystem
Founders Stage
متحدث
Jamie Lane
Co-Founder FWDstart
Zoe O Dwyer
Co-Founder FWDstart
Feb 2
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
10 Steps 2 Scale
Founders Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Product Market Fit is Not Enough
Founders Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Behind the Curtain on MENA Expansions
Creative Stage
متحدث
Roman Shimansky
Chief Executive of Yango Play
Moderators
Nader Aboulhosn
EIR Programs Manager, Sheraa
Feb 2
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Ascent, Pullback, and Comeback of Swvl
Founders Stage
متحدث
Youssef Salem
CFO, ADNOC Drilling
Feb 2
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Transforming Cancer Care with Tech
Founders Stage
متحدث
Khatija Ali
CEO & Founder, BioSapien
Feb 2
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Panel
Startup Success Showdown: Venture Studios vs. VCs
Founders Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
Richard Fitzgerald
CEO & Founder, Augustus Media
Moderators
Abeer Hassan Mahd
Founder & Managing Director, Obox Marketing
Feb 2
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
ملاحظة رئيسية
One Minute of Fame
Creative Stage
متحدث
Patrick Abdo
Drummer & Entrepreneur
Feb 2
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel
Youth Empowerment in the Corporate World
Creative Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Sharjah Youth Council Session: Redefining Classrooms: How AI is Revolutionizing Education
Creative Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
Mohammed Saeed Harib
Creator of Freej
Moderators
Emad Doughan
Founder, Mo7tawa
Feb 2
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Future Speaks Arabic: Language in the Age of AI
Creative Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Elevate Your Mind & Body: Sound Healing and Breathwork
Balance Stage
متحدث
Yassmine Elkholy
VEO instructor
Feb 2
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Living Greener in Emaar Communities
Balance Stage
متحدث
Asad Khan Durrani
FM Technical, Emaar Community Management
Feb 2
12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Future of Entrepreneurship is Impact
Balance Stage
متحدث
Nadine Zidani
Founder & CEO, MENA Impact
Feb 2
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Panel
Paving the Path in Sustainable Development
Balance Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
From Illness to Inspiration
Balance Stage
متحدث
Hadil El Khatib
Founder, Broth Lab
Feb 2
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Think Like a Leader: The Mental Habits of High Achievers
Balance Stage
متحدث
Marisa Peer
Rapid Transformational Therapist
Feb 2
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Being Fit Is Not Just Good For Your Health—It’s Also Good For Business
Balance Stage
متحدث
Yasir Khan
Fitness influencer
Feb 2
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
In My Trial and Error Era: Embracing Growth as an Entrepreneur
Balance Stage
متحدث
Nimi Mehta
Founder, SPKR
Feb 2
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Mindset Mastery: The Key to Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Potential
Balance Stage
متحدث
Dr. Ahmed Emara
Feb 2
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Integrating Your Experience for 2025
Balance Stage
متحدث
Mary Rose Swing
Founder, Project Zen Voices
Feb 2
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
Fail Now!
Balance Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
From Barista to Business Owner: The Tres Maria Story
Community Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Your Gateway to China
Community Stage
متحدث
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
ملاحظة رئيسية
Empowering the Future: Sharjah’s Youth Initiatives and Their Impact
Community Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
Caroline-Lucie Ulbrich
Transformation Management Expert at Clu Ventures
Feb 2
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
ملاحظة رئيسية
The Stay at Home Startup: Your Blueprint for Success
Community Stage
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
Patrick Abdo
Drummer & Entrepreneur
Feb 2
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Masterclass
EN
Robotics 101
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
Sons of Yusuf
Feb 2
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Masterclass
EN
Building with No-Code Tools
Sef Academy- Workshop Room 1
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
متحدث
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
