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Agenda

Thursday, October 9, 2025

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

REGISTRATION

10:10 AM – 10:20 AM

Welcoming Remarks

 

Business Development & Growth Director– MENA
MMA Global

10:20 AM – 10:35 AM

NEXT! in Bridging the AI Confidence Gap: From Hesitation to Implementation

While AI is transforming the business landscape, uncertainty often holds leaders back from integrating it effectively. This discussion unpacks the “AI confidence gap” — the tension between desire to adopt and fear of missteps. Hear how forward-thinking organizations are developing AI fluency across all levels, empowering leaders and teams alike to move from cautious curiosity to confident execution.

Senior Client Partner Technology
Korn Ferry

10:35 AM – 11:05 AM

NEXT! In Perfect Sync: Where AI Ends and Emotion Begins

AI is revolutionizing marketing, but the real magic happens when it’s paired with empathy. This session explores how marketers and leaders can balance innovation and creativity with emotional intelligence, using AI to enhance (not replace) human connection. Discover how to build trust, lead with empathy, and create meaningful engagement in a tech-driven world.

Managing Director
LPS
Head of Communications, Marketing & Corporate Affairs
Solutions Plus
Founder & CEO
Takumi Advisory
Moderator
Group Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
Platformance

11:05 AM – 11:20 AM

NEXT! in One Customer, Many Touchpoints: Cracking the Omnichannel Code

Commercial Director
Blis

11:20 AM – 11:40 AM

COFFEE BREAK

11:40 AM – 12:10 PM

NEXT! in Future-Ready: Building Skills & Talent for Tomorrow’s Marketing Teams

The marketing landscape is evolving fast—and so must our teams. This session dives into the must-have skills for modern marketers, from data fluency to creative storytelling, and explores how to attract, upskill, and retain talent across an ever-evolving industry with creativity at the heart. Learn how leading brands are rethinking capability-building to future-proof their people and stay ahead of change.

Regional VP of Tech & Delivery
RAPP
SVP Digital Adjacencies and Devices
e& UAE
General Manager, Turkey & South Africa
Amazon Ads
Moderator
Founder & CEO
Foy & Co.

12:10 AM – 12:40 PM

NEXT! in “How Universities Are Shaping the Next Generation of Marketing Leaders in a Digital-First World”

The next generation of marketing leaders is being forged in universities, where digital-first thinking is no longer optional, it’s the foundation. But academic innovation only goes so far without real-world input. This session calls on the industry to partner, challenge, and invest in shaping talent that’s ready to lead. Tomorrow’s leaders are in the making stand up, share your experience, and inspire future marketers.

CMO
Purehealth
Professor of Advertising
American University in Dubai (AUD)
Private Sector Partnership Manager
Dubai Humanitarian
Moderator
Associate Professor of Marketing
American Universitiy in Dubai

12:40 PM – 12:50 PM

Closing Remarks

Business Development & Growth Director– MENA
MMA Global

12:50 PM – 14:00 PM

Savor & Connect: A Gourmet Networking Lunch Experience

 

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