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Middle East Event Show

Exhibition & Seminars: 18 - 19 August 2026
Sheikh Maktoum Hall, DWTC, UAE
Awards: 20 August 2026
Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

Ben Ellis
Creative Director at Stories by Zinaida
Speaker

Profile

Ben Ellis is the Creative Director at Stories by Zinaida, with a career spanning West End performance, live entertainment and large-scale event creation. Drawing on his experience both onstage and behind the scenes, Ben develops immersive, story-led concepts for major events, festivals, ceremonies and brand experiences across the Middle East. Passionate about collaboration, innovation and the evolving role of AI in the creative process, he combines theatrical storytelling with emerging technology to transform ambitious ideas into memorable live experiences.

Agenda Sessions

  • Experience First: The Rise of Entertainment-Led Events

    14:20