The Inclusion Summit 2023 - RAK roadshow - Aurora50

6 June 2023, Ras Al Khaimah

RAK Roadshow

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

The Inclusion Summit 2023 - 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challenge outdated views of the region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 trailblazers.

The Inclusion Summit 2023 sponsors

Roadshow sponsor

Roadshow official government partner

Supporting partners

The Inclusion Summit RAK Roadshow agenda

Time	Session
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

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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

21 September 2022

08:00

REGISTRATION

09:00

WELCOME ADDRESS

09:15

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW

09:35

PANEL DISCUSSION – Quantifying ESG -
Why gender balance is inseparable from
achieving a sustainable future for all.

10:35

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW

10:55

COFFEE & NETWORKING

11:25

PANEL DISCUSSION – The evolving boardroom – how changing workforce dynamics and client demands are shifting the board director skillset.

12:25

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW

12:45

NETWORKING LUNCH

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.
The roundtables will be repeated on both days across 4 sessions to allow you to have access to more content and create more connections with new contacts.

1. Crypto and digital assets for board directors	2. The rise of shareholder activism
3. The challenges of diversity of thought – where to start and how to ensure success	4. The metaverse – the future or just hot air?
5. Entrenching ESG into your board’s culture	6. Ensuring an effective leadership response to change and disruption
7. Future proofing your investment portfolio – why investing in female start ups and scale ups is essential	8. Fostering a fruitful relationship with the chair of the board
9. Board culture, dynamics and relationship management	10. Overcoming cultural barriers as a new board director
11. Finding the right type of board for you/Navigating the boardroom challenges of a company’s life cycle – Start up, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion	12. Supporting and challenging your executive management team
13. Adding value inside and outside of the boardroom	14. Identifying and attracting the right board talent for your strategic goals

15:00

BREAK AND ROUNDTABLE CHANGE

15:05

NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES SESSION 2

15:50

CAFÉ CONNECT

A structured opportunity to match new female board talent with experienced directors

17:00

END OF DAY ONE

22 September 2022

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

COFFEE & NETWORKING

11:25

PANEL DISCUSSION – Why building the executive female pipeline is essential for an effective boardroom.

12:25

KEYNOTE INTERVIEW

12:45

NETWORKING LUNCH

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.
The roundtables will be repeated on both days across 4 sessions to allow you to have access to more content and create more connections with new contacts.

1. Crypto and digital assets for board directors	2. The rise of shareholder activism
3. The challenges of diversity of thought – where to start and how to ensure success	4. The metaverse – the future or just hot air?
5. Entrenching ESG into your board’s culture	6. Ensuring an effective leadership response to change and disruption
7. Future proofing your investment portfolio – why investing in female start ups and scale ups is essential	8. Fostering a fruitful relationship with the chair of the board
9. Board culture, dynamics and relationship management	10. Overcoming cultural barriers as a new board director
11. Finding the right type of board for you/Navigating the boardroom challenges of a company’s life cycle – Start up, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion	12. Supporting and challenging your executive management team
13. Adding value inside and outside of the boardroom	14. Identifying and attracting the right board talent for your strategic goals

15:00

BREAK AND ROUNDTABLE CHANGE

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

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

From the roadshow - interview with HE Aarefa Al Falahi

RAK Roadshow speakers

HE Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Chairman Ras al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce & Industry

HE Mohamed Al Nuaimi

Chairman Ras al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce & Industr

Aarefa al Falahi, VP Mashreq Bank

Aarefa Al Falahi

Vice President, Mashreq Bank

Imad Eddine Oubiri, Senior Advisor, Director of Community & Industry Engagement, American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Imad Eddine Oubiri

Senior Advisor, Director of Community & Industry Engagement, American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Ramzi Aissa, Executive Vice President, Business Performance & Strategic Analytics, RAKBANK

Ramzi Aissa

Executive Vice President, Business Performance & Strategic Analytics, RAKBANK

Fatima AlMarzouqi, Senior Specialist - Financial Crime & Sanctions, Chair, Youth Council, Central Bank UAE

Fatima AlMarzouqi

Senior Specialist – Financial Crime & Sanctions, Chair, Youth Council, Central Bank UAE

Alya AlShamsi, Legal Counsel, Youth Council Representative, du

Alya AlShamsi

Legal Counsel, Youth Council Representative, du

Maryam Al Gaz, Alain and Northern Emirates Power Maintenance Department Manager, TRANSCO

Maryam Al Gaz

Alain and Northern Emirates Power Maintenance Department Manager, TRANSCO

Mohamed Al Zeyoudi, Senior Associate, PwC Middle East

Mohamed Al Zeyoudi

Senior Associate, PwC Middle East

Abdulla Jamal Ali Mohamed Alammari, ADNOC

Abdulla Jamal Ali Mohamed Alammari

ADNOC

Maimuna Rashid, CEO, Pupilar

Maimuna Rashid

CEO, Pupilar

Mona Sulaiman Tajarbi (Mona Tajarbi), Social influencer, entrepreneur, co-founder, Blink

Mona Sulaiman Tajarbi

Social influencer, entrepreneur, co-founder, Blink

HE Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy

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 Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairwoman of the UAE Space Agency

HE Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri

Minister of Industry & Advanced Technology (MoIAT), Chairperson of the UAE Space Agency

HE Dr Aisha Bin Bishr, Vice Chair of Emaar board

HE Dr. Aisha bint Butti Bin Bishr

Vice Chairperson, Emaar Development

HE Huda Al Hashimi, UAE deputy minister of cabinet affairs for strategic affairs

HE Huda AlHashimi

Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs

Sangeeta Desai, board director, Anton; NED to Boat Rocker Media

Ms. Sangeeta Desai

Non-Executive Director, OSN

HE Rashed Abdulkarim Al Blooshi

Acting Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED)

Ms. Belinda Scott

VP & Head of Corporate Sustainability, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Susan Hooper, non-executive director, Uber Technologies

Susan Hooper

Non-Executive Director, Uber Technologies

Hatem Dowidar, CEO, Etisalat Group

Hatem Dowidar

CEO, Etisalat Group

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