Girish Bhat

CEO at Eventify Entertainment

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With over 25 years of experience in the events and entertainment industry—16 of them in Dubai—Girish Bhat stands as one of the most respected senior event professionals in the region. As the Founder and CEO of Eventify Entertainment, Girish has played a pivotal role in building the company into an award-winning agency, known for its creative excellence, operational precision, and as one of the top promoter agencies for international clients across the Middle East.

Girish’s career spans a dynamic spectrum of event genres and scales—from producing iconic properties like the Filmfare Awards and Femina Miss India, to spearheading large-scale brand and government events in the UAE. His deep-rooted expertise in production, operations, and client servicing allows him to lead from the front with hands-on insight into every aspect of the business.

In Dubai, he has led teams behind some of the city’s most high-profile events, including all editions of the Arab Media Forum, Global Islamic Economy Summit, Dubai Business Forum, and numerous government-led initiatives. He has also been instrumental in organizing regionally renowned festivals and concerts such as RedFestDXB, Emirates Airlines Dubai Jazz Festival, and live performances featuring global icons like Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, One Direction, Kasabian, JLO, and The Eagles, among many others.

Girish is deeply passionate about crafting meaningful and memorable experiences for the people of the UAE. While embracing new technologies and innovations in the industry, he remains firmly grounded in the values that define Eventify: integrity, excellence, and a relentless commitment to delivering world-class experiences.