Aurora50

9-10 November 2023, Abu Dhabi

Aurora50 The Inclusion Summit 2023 banner with ADNOC as headline sponsor
Pictured L-R: Top - Dr Hoda Al Khzaimi, Director of the Center of Cybersecurity at New York University Abu Dhabi, and a Pathway20 alumna; an Emirati woman signs the Aurora50 pledge; Aurora50 speaker HE Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi, Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). Bottom - Aurora50's Summit 2021 session.

Challenge the status quo

This is the MENA region’s largest cross-industry DEI event: an assembly of hundreds of chairs, board members and C-suite executives.
 
The Inclusion Summit 2023 – a place to:
  • build connections between regional and international change-makers
  • challenge outdated views of the region
  • gain insights into national and company DEI initiatives
  • share best practices in DEI and inspire change.
Join 900+ DEI leaders.

Why attend? The Inclusion Summit in numbers

Network with 1,000+ attendees - the change-makers of Corporate UAE

Gain access to the boards of some of the UAE’s biggest organisations

Get noticed by companies looking for board-ready women to join them

Participate in roundtables and panel discussions

Be part of the solution to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I)

Surround yourself with people creating high-performing boards

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Who will you meet?

Chairs and vice-chairs

SVPs, EVPs and vice presidents

Director-generals & presidents

C-Suite: CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, CMOs

Board members and committee members

Global heads of department

Chairpersons and Vice-Chairs

Director Generals & Presidents

Board Members and Committee Members

SVPs, EVPs and Vice Presidents

C-Suite: CEOs, CFOs, CTOs, CMOs

Global Heads of Department

Pictured L-R: Top - Aurora50 speaker HE Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of Dubai Future Foundation; Richard Dean, presenter of Dubai Eye's Business Breakfast in conversation with HE Dr Mariam Buti Al Suwaidi, CEO of the Emirates Security and Commodities Authority (SCA) at Aurora50 2021 Summit. Bottom - Aurora50 speaker Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO of ADNOC LNG and chair of the ADNOC Gender Balance Committee; Marwan Al Abedin, CEO and Founder of Flatrace; May Nasrallah, Founder and Executive Chairwoman at deNovo Partners.

Meet and network with...

  • C-suite executives, board directors and decision-makers from both the private and public sectors
  • Policymakers, UAE ministers and representatives from international, inter-governmental organisations
  • Representatives from professional bodies that advocate for people of determination and gender balance

Your chance to...

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Exhibit your organisation

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Promote your brand

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Showcase your work as a DEI thought leader and change-maker

Headline sponsor

Gold sponsor

Silver sponsor

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Bronze sponsor

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Lanyard sponsor

Agenda

Time DAY ONE: 9 November 2023 Time DAY TWO: 10 November 2023
08:00
REGISTRATION
08:00
REGISTRATION
09:00
WELCOME ADDRESS
09:00
WELCOME ADDRESS
09:15
KEYNOTE - Looking forward to COP28 - driving inclusive and transformational sustainable development
09:15
KEYNOTE - Why the CHRO’s boardroom influence is growing 
09:35
PANEL DISCUSSION - Empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries
09:35
PANEL DISCUSSION – Stakeholders vs shareholders - Linking diversity and inclusion to long-term business objectives
10:35
KEYNOTE – Co-operation in driving change: aligning public and private sector DEI strategies
10:35
KEYNOTE – Brand affinity, customer loyalty, profitability: Why inclusive marketing should be your default
10:55
COFFEE & NETWORKING
10:55
COFFEE & NETWORKING
11:20
KEYNOTE - Company culture starts at the top: Strategising and starting your DEI journey
11:20
KEYNOTE – The future of Determination
11:40
PANEL DISCUSSION – UAE economic strategy: Communicating the value of diversity and inclusion
11:40
PANEL DISCUSSION – The power of inclusion: How people of determination are advancing the private sector
12:40
NETWORKING LUNCH
12:40
NETWORKING LUNCH
13:40

PANEL DISCUSSION - Digital inclusivity

13:40

PANEL DISCUSSION - Youth inclusion: The future of government, businesses and civil society in promoting youth inclusion

14:40

KEYNOTE: Why being digitally inclusive is of strategic importance

14:40

KEYNOTE - Embracing the 'five-generation' workforce

15:00
NETWORKING BREAK
15:00

PANEL DISCUSSION - The future of youth inclusion in the GCC

15:30

PANEL DISCUSSION - Nationalisation and the MENA region

16:00

Closing remarks

16:30

KEYNOTE - The importance of Emiratisation in the future of the nation

16:15
CLOSE OF DAY
16:50

Closing remarks

17:00
CLOSE OF DAY

Pricing

Early bird discount ends in:

Early bird 40% Discount

In-person

$ 2,599

$ 1,560

Early bird 30% Discount

Virtual

$ 599

$ 420

Complimentary Pass

Request for a complimentary pass or speaking opportunity

Join The Inclusion Summit

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Exhibition spaces to host activations and interact with 900+ attendees

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Branding and media coverage across major media houses

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Speaking opportunities, panel discussions and interviews to get your message out, in your way

Be a part of the ESG future through gender-diverse and profitable boards

Affirm your support for gender diversity on boards and learn how you can support aspiring talent in the C-suite

Highlight and get the attention of decision-makers that are looking for women to join their boards

Network with 1,000+ attendees - the change-makers of Corporate UAE

Be part of the solution and surround yourself with the information, inspiration, and people who are shaping the future of the board

Access board-ready female talent, as well as some of the best boards and understand their plans for supporting gender balance

Quote from Mishal Kanoo, Chairman, The Kanoo Group: “The idea is to always try to find ways to make people feel that they are equal in terms of opportunity."

The Inclusion Summit 2023 hit the road this summer.

This special roadshow took us to Ras Al Khaimah on 7 June.

The event embraced the wider UAE community – including youth and people of determination. The Inclusion Summit Roadshow:

  • engaged with under-served communities across the UAE
  • focused on youth, Emiratisation and digital inclusivity
  • sparked more localised discussions around inclusion
  • provided a platform for regional government and organisations to showcase their DEI initiatives
  • enabled brands to connect with youthful talent

Outreach partners

Learn how to navigate your way to the top and get insights on how to champion DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) in your organisation.