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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

Thomas Staunton
CEO at Sold Out National Event Management
Speaker

Profile

A globally respected leader and representative in the sports, entertainment, mega event and tourism industries, Thomas advises the highest-level of governments, organising committees and corporations to dream big and achieve bigger, delivering results and impact at scale, with experience across multiple Olympic Games, FIFA World Cups and more.

With over 21yrs of experience maximising return on investment across infrastructure, venues and operations, Thomas has designed and led multi-international award-winning programs for the biggest events in the world.

Thomas translates strategies into effective implementation and delivery, to achieve sustainable commercial, social and operational objectives.

Agenda Sessions

  • The Gulf Rivalry and the MICE Opportunity: How UAE and KSA Are Reshaping the Regional Events Map

    14:25
  • Destination Makers: Branding Cities Through Events

    12:30