Malik Shishtawi
CEO - MANGUSTEEN
Chris Skeith OBE
MD & CEO - UFI
This panel examines how Qatar’s events industry can strengthen resilience and sustainability through agile operations, local talent development, self-sufficiency, and collaborative strategies
George Issa
CEO - GAT Agency
Alexander Weurfel
Group CEO - ESME
Boris Hirschmueller
General Manager Middle East - FischerAppelt
Amro Al Hamad
Executive Director - Qatar Motor & Motorsports Federation
Clara Corominas
Country Director Qatar & Bahrain - TheBusinessYear
(Moderator)
This session explores the growing role of the events industry as a global economic driver, highlighting emerging trends, innovation, investment, and the sector’s impact on tourism, business growth, and international collaboration.
Chris Skeith OBE
MD & CEO - UFI
Mahir Julfar
EVP - Dubai World Trade Centre
Simon Mellor
Regional CEO - Clarion Events
Dr. Debbie Kristiansen
SVP - OVG Middle East
Malik Shishtawi
CEO - MANGUSTEEN
(Moderator)
This session explores the critical role of production management in delivering seamless live experiences, covering temporary and permanent structures, material innovation, health and safety standards, and effective on-site adaptability.
Khalid Al Hammadi
EVP - DXBLive
Katie Cuthbert
Vice President Commercial - LIVE.TEAM
Alexander Weurfel
Group CEO - ESME
Adel Noueihed
Head of Event Production - BeWunder
Sara Essa
Broadcaster/Presenter
(Moderator)
This session explores how the human element remains central in a digital-first events landscape, focusing on emotional connection, authenticity, and designing meaningful experiences beyond technology.
George Emiris
COO - GRS Research & Strategy
This session explores how association events function as platforms for knowledge diplomacy, enabling global collaboration, policy dialogue, and the exchange of ideas across industries and borders.
Anju Gomes
Regional Director Middle East - ICCA
Thomas Reiser
Partner, Association Advisory Services - GainingEdge
Nizar Zaitoun
Managing Director - TSG EXICON
Majedah Aloni
VP - Saudi Exhibition and Conferences Association (SECA)
Sahil Buch
Head of BD UAE - MANGUSTEEN
(Moderator)
This session explores how modern venues are evolving into integrated event ecosystems by combining hospitality, mobility, technology, and visitor experience to support seamless and future-ready events.
Mahir Julfar
EVP - Dubai World Trade Centre
Said Al Shanfari
CEO - Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre
Jose Vicente
CEO - Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre
Iain Stirling
International Portfolio Director - Mash Media Group
(Moderator)
This session examines the complexities of delivering large-scale events, focusing on integrated production management, cross-functional coordination, vendor challenges, and balancing ambitious client expectations with operational realities.
David Schopper
Managing Partner - emacon
Dr. Jacinta Dsilva
CEO - InLabs Group
Boris Hirschmueller
General Manager Middle East - FischerAppelt
Aziz Louksah
Managing Partner - MANGUSTEEN
(Moderator)
This session will celebrate the trailblazing women driving transformation across the events industry. It will showcase their leadership journeys, highlight industry-shaping contributions, and inspire future generations to lead with impact.
Dr. Debbie Kristiansen
SVP - OVG Middle East
Hayat Bayan
Commercial & Operations Director - IFP
Vaida Beiruty
Founder - Century Talents
Marie Line Halabi
CEO - BCE Qatar
Dr. Jacinta Dsilva
CEO - Inlabs Group
Nesrine Mansour Kobeissi
Founder & MD - Flavours PR & Communications
(Moderator)
Thomas Reiser
Association Advisory Partner - GainingEdge
This session examines how ESG principles can be embedded into every stage of event design and delivery, driving sustainable practices, responsible operations, and long-term industry impact.
Dr Jacinta D Silva
CEO - Inlabs Group
Michael Tschakert
Managing Director - knw
This session examines the practical adoption of event technology across the GCC, focusing on real-world tools in use, integration and vendor challenges, and balancing cost with measurable value over hype.
Dhafer Ben Arbia
CTO - United Systema
Judith Camacho
CRO & Partner - MICEtribe
Karl Eldridge
CMO - Descifer
Iain Stirling
International Portfolio Director - Mash Media
(Moderator)
This session explores the process of transforming client briefs into immersive event experiences through creative storytelling, audience journey mapping, and the balance between innovation and practical execution.
Ahmad Al Baker
CEO - Katara Studios
Adriano Martella
Creative Director - Filmmaster
Adeel Belorf
Creative Director - FischerAppelt
Amer Abu Seif
Project Director - Agence Publics
Sara Essa
Broadcaster/Presenter
(Moderator)
Unpack the realities of workforce shortages, freelancer dependency, and employee retention, while exploring practical approaches to upskilling and building sustainable event teams.
Benoit Hannart
CEO - THA by Armonia
Badreddine Simou
General Manager - Century Talents
Dr Eihab AbouRokbah
CEO - Saudi Entertainment and Events Academy
Anthony Abou Antoun
Founder - Artists and More Entertainment
James Mistry
CEO - JAM Event Services
Sara Essa
Broadcaster/Presenter
(Moderator)
Dr Eihab AbouRokbah
CEO - Saudi Entertainment and Events Academy
Explore how event companies are transforming to meet changing client expectations, emerging technologies, and regional growth opportunities, with a focus on new talent models, operational scale, and competitive differentiation in the GCC.
Khalid Al Hammadi
EVP - DXBLive
Valerie Chalouhi
Director of Operations - fischerAppelt
Judith Camacho
CRO & Partner - MICEtribe
Aziz Louksah
Managing Partner - MANGUSTEEN
(Moderator)
Discover how event organizations can embed resilience into planning and operations to better navigate disruptions, shifting regulations, and changing market conditions.
David Shcopper
Managing Partner - emacon
Clara Corominas
Country Director for Qatar & Bahrain - TheBusinessYear
(Moderator)
Industry leaders reflect on the forces shaping the future of events from technology and creativity to new business models, regional competitiveness, and industry-wide transformation.
George Emiris
COO - GRS Research & Strategy
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