Dawn Dennis

Executive Director & Head of Abu Dhabi at Pico International

Judge

Dawn Dennis is Executive Director and Head of Abu Dhabi at Pico International, bringing over 35 years of global experience across live events, experiential programs, and large-scale cultural productions. Her career spans North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, where she has delivered projects ranging from major public events and destination experiences to high-level government and corporate programs. Dawn has served as Executive Producer on landmark productions including the Studio City and Parisian Macau grand openings, and supported McDonald’s global sponsorship activations at the Beijing and Vancouver Olympic Games. Known for her calm leadership, strategic thinking, and commitment to developing talent, she is passionate about advancing the events industry and creating meaningful experiences that bring people together. Dawn is a frequent industry speaker, awards judge, and recognized thought leader in experiential and cultural programming.