Roadshow: 7 June 2023
Main event: 6-7 September 2023, Dubai
The Inclusion Summit Roadshow
The Inclusion Summit 2023 hits the road this summer.
This special roadshow will take us to the northern emirates – to Ras Al Khaimah on 7 June.
These events will embrace the wider UAE community – including youth and people of determination. The Inclusion Summit Roadshow will:
- engage with under-served communities across the UAE
- focus on youth, Emiratisation and digital inclusivity
- spark more localised discussions around inclusion
- provide a platform for regional government and organisations to showcase their DEI initiatives
- enable brands to connect with youthful talent
The Inclusion Summit Roadshow agenda
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09:30 | Registration and networking | ||
10:00 | Opening remarks and welcome address | ||
10:15 | Keynote presentation – Putting inclusion at the forefront in The Northern Emirates | ||
10:45 | Panel discussion - Breaking barriers to youth inclusionUnderstanding the economic and social impact of successful youth initiatives in the workplace | Effective strategies for engaging youth in DEI initiatives | Upskilling and future skills | ||
11:45 | Keynote fireside chat | ||
12:15 | Lunch and networking | ||
11:40 | Fixing the bAIs – artificial intelligence activation | ||
13:45 | Youth circles activation - From vision to reality: Achieving truly inclusive workplaces in the UAE Through engaging discussions and collaborative exercises, participants will delve into practical solutions to create diverse and equitable work environments that empower and embrace the talents of all individuals | ||
14:45 | Closing remarks | ||
15:00 | End of conference | ||
Challenge the status quo
- 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- challenge outdated views of the region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.
Why attend? The Inclusion Summit in numbers
Attendees
Speakers
Industries
Hours of content
Deep-dive content tracks
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
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
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...
Exhibit your organisation
Promote your brand
Showcase your work as a DEI thought leader and change-maker
The Inclusion Summit
Agenda at a glance
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DAY ONE: 6 September 2023 |
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DAY TWO: 7 September 2023 |
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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 - UAE economic strategy - communicating the value of diversity and inclusion | 09:35 | PANEL DISCUSSION – Stakeholders vs shareholders - Linking diversity and inclusion to long-term business objectives |
10:35 | KEYNOTE – Cooperation in driving change – aligning public and private sector DEI strategies | 10:35 | KEYNOTE – Why being digitally inclusive is of strategic importance |
10:55 | COFFEE & NETWORKING | 10:55 | COFFEE & NETWORKING |
11:20 | KEYNOTE - The importance of Emiratisation in
the future of the nation | 11:20 | KEYNOTE – Brand affinity, customer loyalty, profitability –
Why inclusive marketing should be your default |
11:40 | PANEL DISCUSSION – Build strategic advantage by
embracing the ‘five-generation’ workforce | 11:40 | PANEL DISCUSSION – Company culture starts at the top – high performance and accountability |
12:40 | NETWORKING LUNCH | 12:40 | NETWORKING LUNCH |
13:40 | Breakout tracks Digital inclusivity | Emiratisation | 13:40 | Breakout tracks People of determination | Empowering youth |
17:00 | CLOSE OF DAY | ||
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09:35 PANEL DISCUSSION – Quantifying ESG - | ||||||||||||||
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10:55
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11:25
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12:25
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12:45
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14:15 NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES SESSIONS Our networking roundtable sessions allow for even more networking opportunities within The Board Summit. Join your peers to debate and explore current and future boardroom hot topics, as well as tackling key challenges that faced at the beginning of board careers.
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15:00
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15:05
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15:50 CAFÉ CONNECT A structured opportunity to match new female board talent with experienced directors | ||||||||||||||
17:00
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08:00 REGISTRATION | ||||||||||||||
09:00 WELCOME ADDRESS | ||||||||||||||
09:15 KEYNOTE INTERVIEW | ||||||||||||||
09:35
PANEL DISCUSSION – Looking forward to COP28 - Boardroom considerations for the role business can play in providing solutions to the climate challenge, and why it is critical to strategic success. | ||||||||||||||
10:35 KEYNOTE INTERVIEW | ||||||||||||||
10:55
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11:25
PANEL DISCUSSION – Why building the executive female pipeline is essential for an effective boardroom. | ||||||||||||||
12:25
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12:45
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14:15 NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES SESSIONS Our networking roundtable sessions allow for even more networking opportunities within The Board Summit. Join your peers to debate and explore current and future boardroom hot topics, as well as tackling key challenges that faced at the beginning of board careers.
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15:00
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15:05 NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES SESSION 4 | ||||||||||||||
15:50 CAFÉ CONNECT A structured opportunity to match new female board talent with experienced directors | ||||||||||||||
17:00 END OF DAY TWO |
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Join The Inclusion Summit
Exhibition spaces to host activations and interact with 900+ attendees
Branding and media coverage across major media houses
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
Previous Summit speakers
HE Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri
Minister of Economy, Chairman of the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA), Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
HE Huda AlHashimi
HE Dr. Aisha bint Butti Bin Bishr
HE Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi
Hatem Dowidar
CEO, Etisalat Group
Susan Hooper
HE Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri
Homaid Al Shammari
Deputy Group CEO, Chief Corporate & Human Capital Officer, Mubadala Investment Company, Chairman, Maximus Air Cargo & Abu Dhabi Aviation
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi
Group CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, Chairman of KIZAD, Chairman of ADNEC, Vice Chairman of Arab Sea Ports Federation
HE Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri
Minister of Economy, Chairman of the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA), Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
HE Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri
HE Dr. Aisha bint Butti Bin Bishr
HE Huda AlHashimi
Ms. Sangeeta Desai
HE Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi
Ms. Belinda Scott
Susan Hooper
Hatem Dowidar
CEO, Etisalat Group
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