Inspiration: UAE 2024 Changemakers Conference | Impact

Whether it’s impact on organisations, on society, resolving negative impacts or leading with personal impact; the influence and impact of a marketer is felt in every function of our businesses in the way we create value for not just our brands and our people but for society around us.

Our conference will explore the themes of impact through the stories and experiences of our speakers who will offer up new perspectives, creative ideas and revolutionary thinking that will help you do well, do good and set your true potential alight.

As part of our series of conferences hosted in 6 countries over 6 weeks, Changemakers: Impact delivers inspirational stories that will challenge your thinking. With a variety of sessions from leaders from inside and outside of our industry, the day will give you a burst of inspiration, while being in the company of our brilliant community.

THE SPEAKERS

Amel Chadli, Gulf President, Schneider Electric; Ebru Tuygun, GVGL, Managing Director & IWBD Founder & Chairwoman – a panel session around advancing Gender Equality
Eva Kruse, Chief Engagement Officer PANGAIA and Bee:wild - A new campaign powered by brands to create a civil movement for increased pollinators - for more nature and healthier people.
Gernot Friedhuber, Chief Executive Officer, Grace Group - How to be a Changemaker? Make brave decisions and put storytelling at the heart of your brand
Sophie Devonshire, Chief Executive Officer, The Marketing Society – our brilliant CEO will share leadership learnings from her role leading the Society around the globe
Eleni Kitra, Executive Director ABG & CEO, KITRA Inclusive - Through a storytelling format called PechaKucha, Eleni will share stories from her new book – Force
Kiran Haslam, Chief Marketing Officer, Diriyah Company – "Creating a city, creating a destination, and marketing humanity"
Terry Kane, Managing Director MENA, The Trade Desk; Steve Chantry, VP, Growth - Innovation - Marketing, West + East Emerging Markets, KraftHeinz and Aimee Peters, Regional Head of Brand, Partnerships and Wholesale Marketing, MENAT, HSBC will share their thoughts on how to become a Pioneering Changemaker through innovation
Sheila Chaiban, Chief Marketing Officer, Majid Al Futtaim - Retail - “Choose Better - a programme that makes healthy and sustainable choices accessible, affordable, and appealing for customers"
Annie Arsane, Head of Business Marketing, TikTok METAP - When Culture is a Strategy - showcasing the transformational impact of tapping into culture through TikTok
Serviceplan Group Middle East – ‘Everything is Content’- unveiling the art of turning moments into compelling stories
Safiya Al Sayegh, Emirati professional racing cyclist- How to create impact on and off the bike -Fireside Chat with Amina Taher