9-10 November 2023, Abu Dhabi
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- challenge outdated views of the region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
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
Headline sponsor
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsor
Bronze sponsor
Lanyard sponsor
Agenda
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 DAY ONE: 9 November 2023 |
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DAY TWO: 10 November 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 - 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 | ||||
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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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15:50 CAFÉ CONNECT A structured opportunity to match new female board talent with experienced directors | ||||||||||||||
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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. | ||||||||||||||
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PANEL DISCUSSION – Why building the executive female pipeline is essential for an effective boardroom. | ||||||||||||||
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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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15:05 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
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
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