Agenda - Middle East Event Show - Seminar Agenda - Day One

Showing 2 of 2 Streams

Seminar Room 1: As One Industry

Seminar Room 2: Professionals & People Too

11:30 - 12:15

Panel Discussion: Paradigm Shifts and Exponential Growth – tackling the Middle East’s MICE and Live Events Industry

Anam Ahmad - Founder, The Hanging House
Mark Jan Kar - General Manager, Coca-Cola Arena
Tamer El Mogy - General Manager, Connect Conference Centre

12:45 - 13:30

Panel Discussion: Designing the Future of Live Experiences in the Middle East

Roaa AlZaghah - Marketing Manager, TAIT
Matt Richman - VP, Global Projects, TAIT
Martin Green - Vice President Global Live Events, TAIT

13:40 - 14:10

Spotlight on Spaces – The Critical Role of Venues in Ensuring Events Success

Poorya Montaseri - Founder & Chairman, LINKVIVA

14:25 - 15:10

Panel Discussion: The Cornerstone of The Industry: An Open Panel With the Leading Events Organisers

Lili Khanbashi - CEO & Founder, Unicorn Jack
Flyn Roberts - Chief Commercial Director, Messe Frankfurt
Michail Panagiotakis - Events Director, Viola Communications

15:15 - 16:00

Panel Discussion: Going Greener – The Strides of Sustainability in Events

Lili Khanbashi - CEO & Founder, Unicorn Jack
Benoit Honnart - CEO, Electra
Danny Klima - Venue Portfolio Director, Ethara
Dawn Dennis - Division Director of Client Experiences, Pico ME
Tammy Urwin - Director, Urban Events
James Dodgson - Regional Commercial Director, Byrne Group

16:15 - 17:00

Panel Discussion: The Digitization of Events – Integrating AI and Event Tech into the Middle East

Fardeen Veljee - Senior Marketing Manager, Dubai Lynx Festival of Creativity & Athar - Saudi Festival of Creativity
Sujoy Cherian - Founder & CEO Option 1 Events • Creative Technologist • Serial Entrepreneur • Technology • Content, Option 1 Events
Gokul Bajaj - AVP of Sales & General Manager, Cvent

17:05 - 17:50

Case Study – Rocking the Stages – Untold Festival’s Successful Debut in Dubai

Edy Chereji - Co-Founder & Chief Public Affairs, Untold Dubai
Oana Radu - General Manager, Untold Dubai

11:30 - 12:15

Impactful Experiences: Making the Most Unforgettable Event Moments

Ryan Perkins - General Manager, Identity

12:45 - 13:30

Panel Discussion: Strategies for Long Term Partnerships in Events

Shenin Hamid - Co-Founder, Inspire Events and Activations
Peter Boyack - Commercial Director, Event Lab
Samuel Guess - Partnerships Director, LIGHTBLUE

13:40 - 14:10

Data At The Helm – Making the Best Use of Analytics for Enhanced Event Performance

Mohammed Khodr - Director of Digital Strategy, Data, and Business Growth, EMEA, Pico Group

14:25 - 15:10

Panel Discussion: Innovations in Wedding Planning: Navigating Trends and Technology in the UAE

Rhiannon Downie Hurst - Founder / Editor in Chief, Bride Club ME
Blossom AlKhazraj - Founder, OTD Magic
Stefanie Heller - Chief Executive Officer, Jam Weddings & Events
Thierry Louesse - Founder & Managing Director, Fractal Systems
Gauri Chadha - Co-Founder & Creative Director, The Big Night

15:15 - 16:00

Know Your Tech – Tips & Tricks to Taking an Event to the Next Level

Stefany Kaprielian - Sales Manager, vFairs

16:15 - 17:00

Fireside Chat: The Event Industry And How It Directly Impacts The Development Of Arts And Culture In The Region

Saeed Saeed - Features Writer, The National
Shelley Frost - Founder & Director, The Fridge

17:05 - 17:35

Breaking your Limits – A Roadmap to Scaling Your Event and Unlocking its Potential

Diane Gallacher - Business Development Director, Ethara

17:40 - 18:25

The Power of a Personal Brand

Lili Khanbashi - CEO & Founder, Unicorn Jack

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Middle East Event Show - Seminar Agenda - Day OneWednesday, 12 June 2024 - GT (Gulf Time, GMT+04:00)

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