Full 3-Day Agenda

 

 

Dubai, 14 - 16 May 2024

Schedule

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May 1412:30
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PRESENTATION The catalyst of commerce’s next generation of innovation: leaning on the full capabilities and possibilities of generative AI

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1412:30
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PANEL Shaping the banking industry with generative AI: increasing internal productivity and enhance customer experience

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Noman Rasheed, Head of IT, Dubai Islamic Bank
Sridhar Iyer, Group Chief Digital Officer & Deputy Group Head of Consumer Banking, Gulf international bank
Ali Imran, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Bank of Dubai
Abdelrahman Ahmed, Chief Strategy Transformation Officer, Arab National Bank
Jasmine Yu, Incoming Chief Information officer, US Regional Bank
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1412:30
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PANEL Mainstream digital payments: exploring the increasingly embedded market and evolving consumers

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena
Moderator: Abe Karar, Principal Consultant, Alchemy Digital
Neeraj Makin, Senior Executive Vice President, Group Head – Strategy, Analytics & Venture Capital, Emirates NBD
Garry Ceaplen, Managing Director, HPS
STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1412:30
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PANEL Prime time for real time: entering a new phase of growth for real time transactions

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Moderator: Mark Rennie Davis, Chief Advisor & Founder, Advistic Consulting
Mahesh Nagavalli, MD & Head of Channels & Innovation - GTB, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Andrew Mc Cormack, Chief Operating Officer, Al Etihad Payments
Anupam Pahuja, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Nium
Nader Abdelrazik, Co-founder and CEO, Moneyhash Inc.
Ahmed Al-Ben Saleh, Head of Liquidity and Cash Management Solutions, Banque Saudi Fransi
Vishal Tikyani, Head of Cash Products UAE, Standard Chartered Bank
Sumat Kumar, Senior Vice President & Head of IT, RAK Bank
STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1412:30
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May 1412:50
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PANEL Transformational leadership in the digital age: developing unique & modern strategies to pioneer in the commerce landscape

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Kate Hardcastle, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Insight with Passion
Divya Bathija, CIO, Al Ghurair Investment
Halima Jumani, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, KIBSONS
Piyush Chowhan, Chief Information Officer, Panda Retail Company – Savola Group
Marwan Moukarzel, Chief Executive Officer International, Cenomi Group
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1413:00
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MASTER TEST

Keynotes

May 1413:00
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INTERVIEW Empowering Arab content creators to drive sustainability

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Interviewee: Manan Gupta, VP of Beauty and Well-Being, Unilever
Moderator: Flevy Lasrado, Program Director - Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1413:20
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INTERVIEW Loyalty pays: how CRM and loyalty programs drive brand expansion

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
Interviewee: Rhiannon Scarlett, Chief Marketing Officer, TGI Fridays
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1413:30
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PRESENTATION Achieving retail and commerce excellence: paving the way for business growth and enhancing experiences with intelligent automation

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Mehdi El Akari, Regional Director Middle East, HPS
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1413:30
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INTERVIEW Analyzing the potential of DLT based applications in the financial sector: Banca d’Italia’s approach to innovation

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Moderator: Nina Huelsken, Managing Director, Cosmo Element
Angela Di Maria, Italian Central Bank Financial Attachè Representative of the Italian Central Bank for the GCC,, Italian Central Bank
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1413:30
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PRESENTATION

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Mehdi El Akari, Regional Director Middle East, HPS
STAGE 3:PAYMENTS PODIUM STAGE
May 1414:00
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PANEL GIVE ME the secrets to SEO Success: growing in a creative culture powered by constant advancements

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Moderator: Flevy Lasrado, Program Director - Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
Ahmad Khair, Director of Digital Marketing, Five Hotels And Resorts
Olga Razryvina, Head of Marketing, Ninjapromo
Vinay Ravula, Director of Sales & Marketing, Samsonite Middle East FZCO
Ricardo Amaral, Team Head Marketing, PUMA Group
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1414:10
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PANEL Defining the next frontier for logistics evolution: staying ahead of the tech curve for smarter operation

Stage 5: Future Logistics

Moderator: Krishna Moorthy, Head-Logistics, Pan Home
ASAD PIRZADA, Chief Operations Officer, mumzworld.com
Kathirvel Muthusamy, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Courier and Freight Services LLC
Essam ElOkda, Arabia Logistics Director, Unilever
Gilbert Abi Zeid, VP - Logistics, GMG
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1414:10
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PANEL Intelligent decisioning with AI and machine learning: facilitating innovation and supporting contextual customer engagement

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield
Moderator: Tina Charisma, Founder & Director, Charisma Campaign
Mohamed Abdel-Razek, Group Chief Information Officer & Transformation Officer, Mashreq Bank
Fernando Plaza, Group Chief Information Officer, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
Fatemah Boathman, Board President, AI Society, Member of the Global Future Council, World Economic Forum and Chief Executive Officer, Abdullah Al-Othaim Investment Company
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1414:10
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PANEL Infusing technology and marketing for unimaginable campaigns: innovative strategies in today’s digital age

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1414:30
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PANEL Crafting a competition-beating omnichannel strategy in a tech and customer driven landscape

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Amit Keswani, Chief Omnichannel Officer, Chalhoub Group
Giulia Staffieri, Chief Marketing, Sales & Omnichannel, Leroy Merlin
Ayman Beydoun, Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Group COO, Brands For Less Group
Marc Jeffrey, Chief Technology Officer, The Giving Movement
Thomas Evald, Chief Commercial Officer, Joe & The Juice
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1414:30
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PANEL The next horizon of digital commerce growth: embracing a broader innovative culture to drive future success

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Mohammad Iqbal Alawi, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board, Red Sea Markets Co
Anshuman Anand, Chief Executive Officer of R&B (KSA) & VP, Apparel Group
Marta FERNANDEZ FERNANDEZ, Group Chief Operating Officer, Jumia Group
Ekta Kamran, General Manager, Apparel Group
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1414:50
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1415:00
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INTERVIEW

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Jan Pilbauer, Chief Executive Officer, Al Etihad Payments
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1415:10
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CASE STUDY The never been done before breed of retailing: welcoming phygital and QR code shopping at Reem Mall

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Milat Sayra Berirmen, Digital Innovation Director, Reem Mall
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1415:10
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INTERVIEW Unveiling new modes of innovation in the e-commerce and retail worlds: leading the global movement to modernism and technological advancement

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Rebecca Griffiths, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Primis
Sunil Nair, Chief Technology & Information Officer, Cenomi Retail
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1415:10
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PRESENTATION Smart order fulfilment: how data and AI can help provide a better consumer experience and maximize sales and profits

Stage 5: Future Logistics

STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1415:10
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GOLD SPONSOR

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1415:30
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PRESENTATION

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1415:30
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PRESENTATION Diving into the deep tech domain: the next steps in tech with Gen AI

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Mohamed Fahmy, Managing Partner, Sequence Ventures
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1415:30
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PANEL Making financial automation smarter: uncovering the growth drivers behind payments

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Moderator: Alexandru Badulescu, Founding Partner, Change2Scale Advisors
Vishal Tikyani, Head of Cash Products UAE, Standard Chartered Bank
Rushikant Shastri, VP and Head Digital Transformation, State Bank of India
Muhammad Ali Jehangir, Head of Cash Management Sales, Standard Chartered
STAGE 3:PAYMENTS PODIUM STAGE
May 1415:30
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PANEL Privacy and trust in digital marketing: building customer trust in the age of data privacy regulations

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1415:30
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1415:40
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PANEL GUIDE ME to the future: navigating B2B seismic shifts with innovation

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Suryaveer Singh, Head - Loyalty, CRM & Data Analytics, ENOC
Mohamed Ashraf, Head of Digital Marketing, Abu-Dhabi Commercial Bank
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1415:50
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PANEL Attaining breakthrough growth with digital supply chain operation that stands the test of time

Stage 5: Future Logistics

Kunal Gupta, Senior Director - Global Supply Chain, Kitopi
Moamen Abdelbaky, Digital Supply Chain Expert / Former Supply Chain Director, International Food Industries
Amr El Fawal, Supply Chain Senior Director, Henkel
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1415:50
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PANEL Elevating the digital marketplace momentum: seizing new growth opportunities and adapting transformative technologies to stay relevant

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Phillip Smith, Group Digital & Ecommerce Director, Alyasra Group
Shafi Baig, VP eCommerce, Ekuep
Akshay Kamath, Associate Director – Operations Strategy, noon
Daniel Finley, Chief Executive Officer, Debenhams
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1415:50
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PANEL Living up to today’s demands: delivering positive in-store experiences with customer-facing innovations

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Moderator: Ben McCabe, Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, McCabe & Partners
Mathew Oommen, Vice President – Consumer Division, Western International Group
Kartik Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, Sony
Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky's Group of Companies
Natalija Karavajeva, Head of Digital Commerce, Kamal Osman Jamjoom
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1415:50
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PANEL Cloud based core banking: empowering your bank with a composable cloud native strategy

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Moderator: Tina Charisma, Founder & Director, Charisma Campaign
Rahul Otawat, VP - strategy, analytics & data science, Mashreq Bank
Nick Drewett, Chief Commercial Officer, Starling Bank (Engine by Starling - Software-as-a-Service arm)
Miljan Stamenkovic, Vice President of Sales EMEA, Tuum
Ahmad Abu Eideh, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Bank
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1415:50
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PANEL Financial services perfectly integrated in our daily life: the real impact of embedded finance

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena

Moderator: Nina Huelsken, Managing Director, Cosmo Element
Aiaze Mitha, Global Lead, Digital Finance for SDGs, UNDP
Moataz Amer, Head of International Partnerships, Omnify by Arab Bank
Kailash Nair, Regional Head of Commercial Cards, HSBC Bank
STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1415:50
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PLATINUM SPONSOR

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1416:10
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PRESENTATION Exploring the future of fintech and the evolution of B2B cross border payments network

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Bassem Awada, SVP, MENA & Global Accounts, Terrapay
STAGE 3:PAYMENTS PODIUM STAGE
May 1416:10
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1416:20
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PRESENTATION

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Nabeel Alkharabsheh, General Manager, ZAJEL Courier Services
PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1416:20
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PANEL SHOW ME the new horizon of social media: trends shaping the social landscape

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Moderator: Sarah Percy, Assistant Professor-Marketing, University Of Birmingham Dubai
Haris Munif, Marketing & Partnerships Head, CMO Council Middle East
Devesh Rohmetra, Associate Director, Creative, shaadi.com
Mohamed Magdy Hanafy, Head of Digital Marketing, Omnify by Arab Bank
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1416:30
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INTERVIEW Achieving successful localisation for global brands: translating your brand across cultures to meet local perceptions and expectations

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1416:30
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PRESENTATION Supply chain and its impact: modern-day practices for a comprehensive framework to ensure successful logistics operations

Stage 5: Future Logistics

STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1416:30
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PRESENTATION The state of the digital economy in MENA: a tale of rapid and sustained growth

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, General Manager, Checkout.com
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1416:30
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PANEL Navigating the new ear of open finance in the UAE: opportunities and challenges

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield
Mohammed Wassim Khayata, Chief Executive Officer, Al Maryah Community Bank
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1416:30
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PRESENTATION Zajel Pay: your seamless payment solution

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Nabeel Alkharabsheh, General Manager, ZAJEL Courier Services
STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1416:30
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GOLD SPONSOR

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1416:50
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FIRESIDE CHAT The fastest growing digital commerce channel: the rise of B2B marketplaces in transforming buying and selling operations

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Deviyani Bhasin, Manager - Wholesale & E-commerce Distribution, Athlocity L.L.C (Under Armour)
Ishneet Kaur, Founder, ElevateXcellence
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1416:50
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PANEL The driving force behind open banking development: competing effectively with BaaS

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena
Moderator: Fahim Uz Zaman, Managing Director, 3A Ventures International
Sumat Kumar, Senior Vice President & Head of IT, RAK Bank
Henock Shilongo, Acting Deputy Director: NPS Oversight and Policy, Bank of Namibia
Jack Luttrell, Head of Strategic Partners, Clear Junction Ltd
STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1416:50
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PANEL Payment orchestration for fast cross border transactions: removing friction with secure and reliable payments

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Moderator: Samee Zafar, Director, Edgar, Dunn & Company
Nesma Makar, Senior Marketing Manager, Subsbase
Rashid Basheer, Head - Digital Channels, Al Ansari Exchange
Meryem Habibi, Chief Revenue Officer, Bitpace
STAGE 3:PAYMENTS PODIUM STAGE
May 1416:50
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PANEL Cracking the code: catering to Gen Z’s wants and needs from modern marketing

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1417:00
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Riri Anggraheni Eka Rimandasari, Asst. Dept. Head of Marketing, Waldorf Astoria
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1417:10
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PANEL Heightening the popularity of social commerce: reaching today’s shoppers with fresh, engaging game plans

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Plama Spetsova, Head of Online - Bath and Body Works, Alshaya
Osman Badran, Board Member, Ricrac Shop
Ricardo Amaral, Team Head Marketing, PUMA Group
Mina Salman, Founder, Bagallery.com
Ahmad Khair, Director of Digital Marketing, Five Hotels And Resorts
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1417:10
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PANEL The legacy of AI, data and analytics remain: obtaining better operational efficiencies in logistics with the game-changing trio

Stage 5: Future Logistics

Moderator: Dunia Bounader, Founder & Managing Director, Arts & The City
Raed Hafez, Chief Executive Officer, elGrocer
Adeniji Damilola, Head of IT, LetsTango.com
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1417:10
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PANEL The store of tomorrow: designing attractive and functional store spaces to drive sales and foot traffic

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Moderator: Rebecca Griffiths, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Primis
Mamta Giani, Head of Omnichannel, Seddiqi Holding
Efe Yaman, Founder & Managing Partner, Grand Bazaar Restaurant
Eshan Walia, Head of Digital Transformation, Sharaf Retail
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1417:10
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PANEL Banking on analytics: the data edge in corporate and commercial banking for a risk proof future

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Moderator: Francesco Burelli, Partner - Arkwright Consulting AG INSEAD Executive Education, Arkwright AG
Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani, MBE, FRSA, Managing Director, ArthAum Group
Priyanthini MC Nair, Group Co-Head of Corporate Coverage, Emirates NBD
Ramkumar Balasubramaniam, Head of Finance, Middle East, Barclays Bank PLC
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1417:20
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GOLD SPONSOR

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1417:30
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PRESENTATION Android trends in the payment ecosystem

Stage 3: Payments Podium
STAGE 3:PAYMENTS PODIUM STAGE
May 1417:30
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1417:50
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GOLD SPONSOR

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1418:00
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INTERVIEW Advancing retail development with innovative instore concept: putting customers experience at the heart of store designs

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Gian Paolo Biasotto, Managing Director – Retail and Direct Channels, Opitalia Group
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1418:10
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE

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May 1510:00
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PRESENTATION De-mystifying AI: unravelling the transformative impacts of AI on e-commerce insights, predictions and decision-making

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1510:00
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PANEL Disrupters on the block: building a winning AI Neobank

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield
Moderator: Farshad Nowshadi, Vice President of eStrategy, Saman Bank Corp
Sascha Apenburg, Chief Compliance Officer, N26
Ashley Thomas, Head of Strategy and Operations, Revolut
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1510:00
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PANEL Capitalizing on super app centralization: revolutionizing open banking one click at a time

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena

Moderator: Francesco Burelli, Partner - Arkwright Consulting AG INSEAD Executive Education, Arkwright AG
Suji Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President & Regional Head of Sales, First Abu Dhabi Bank
Amit Malhotra, Global Head of Retail Banking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB)
James Edward Palmer, VP Group Head of Design, Emirates NBD
STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1510:00
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PANEL Understanding the latest trends in merchant services: advancements, consumer behavior and shifting market dynamics

Stage 3: Payments Podium
Moderator: Jean Sideris, Managing Director, MENA, Edgar, Dunn & Company
Sailesh Malhotra, General Manager GCC, Geidea
Philip Glickman, Managing Director Asia & Europe, In-Solutions Global Ltd
Andrew Davies, PE Tech Advisor - Payments & FX Expert, Endava
Fares Antoun, Head of Cards, Bank of Beirut
Hussain AlOlayan, Head of Wholesale Products, Arab National Bank
Sara Raza, Associate Vice President, Emirates NBD
STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1510:00
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PANEL Achieving a better future with sustainable marketing: defining the scope, impact, and opportunity of green marketing in the Middle East

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1510:20
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PANEL Flourishing the borderless world of commerce: scaling businesses towards digital success with new market opportunities and established infrastructure

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Kate Hardcastle, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Insight with Passion
Hani Saif, Chief Information Officer, eXtra
Frederic Levy-Perrault, Chief Executive Officer, Al Raya Supermarkets
Rajat Asthana, Chief Operating Oficer, Eros Group
Morgane Imbert, Chief Executive Officer Zando, Jumia Group
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1510:40
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INTERVIEW Unlocking impact: creative optimisation strategies for sustainable social advertising

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Interviewer: Flevy Lasrado, Program Director - Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1510:50
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Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield
Jayesh Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Wio Bank
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1510:50
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PRESENTATION The evolution of customer experience from souq to Saas with Generative AI personalization

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena

STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1511:00
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PRESENTATION From the metaverse to the universe: unifying human exploration of different buying experiences and realities

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1511:00
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TITLE SPONSOR Sustainable marketing 2.0: Leveraging technology and AI to shape the future of sustainability-focused advertising

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1511:10
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FIRESIDE CHAT

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1511:10
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PRESENTATION

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena

STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1511:20
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DIAMOND SPONSOR Securing effective cross-border operations with technology: the unstoppable capability of AI and blockchain

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1511:30
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PRESENTATION

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield
Guillaume Panot, Head of Global Sales, BPC Pte Ltd
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1511:40
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PANEL Brand evolution vs. brand revolution: making incremental changes to your brand and undertaking a complete overhaul

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1511:40
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PANEL Data-driven persuasion: understanding and shaping consumer behaviour and minds effectively

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Moderator: Flevy Lasrado, Program Director - Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
Nazan Durmus, Global CMO and BD Officer, Medicana Sağlık Grubu
Mahmood Qannati, Chief Marketing Officer, Al Salam Bank
Nida Unas, Director of Loyalty, Alshaya Group
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1511:50
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INTERVIEW The role of culture, creativity and collaboration in financial services innovation

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Moderator: Ghaidaa Mostafa, Business Transformation, National Bank of Egypt
Shayan Hazir, Chief Digital Officer for Southeast Asia, HSBC
KEYNOTES: SUPER SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
May 1512:00
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PANEL First mile to last mile: optimizing routes start to finish for efficient, profitable, and speedier delivery

Stage 5: Future Logistics

Moderator: Olivier Brusle, Chief Executive Officer, ACTIOM
Mohamed Riyaz, Logistics Manager, Squatwolf
Matthew Caswell, Regional Head of Ecommerce - IMEA, MAERSK
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1512:00
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PANEL Reinventing retail with leading-edge technology: empowering business operations and CX with high-level data and AI

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1512:00
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PANEL The future is smart: taking the industry to new heights with the best intelligent commerce technologies

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Kunal Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, The Luxury Closet Inc.
Boris Krstic, Chief Executive Officer, Actindo
Anish Mohamed, Group CIO, LuLu Group
Sanjeev Madavi, Group Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Khimji Ramdas LLC
Abdullah Rhwanjy, Chief Information Officer, Al Othaim Markets
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1512:00
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PANEL Digital only, mobile first and innovation at all ends: exploring the all-encompassing super app offering as the en vogue of the moment

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Sudin Baraokar, Global AI & Digital Transformation Advisor, Global 500 enterprises, SMB, Startups, Academia
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1512:20
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INTERVIEW

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Ghadah Al Talal, Marketing Director, tamimi Markets
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1512:40
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INTERVIEW Navigating the dynamic retail market: implementing innovative strategic plans for higher business and customer value

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Moderator: Rebecca Griffiths, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Primis
Zied Hammami, Executive Director Retail Sector, Sharjah Co-operative Society
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1512:40
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INTERVIEW Offering multiple fulfilment methods: choosing the perfect service for your customer and business

Stage 5: Future Logistics
Moderator: Olivier Brusle, Chief Executive Officer, ACTIOM
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1512:40
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PRESENTATION The next phase for multi brand retail: supporting the industry’s success with collaborative commerce

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Daniel Finley, Chief Executive Officer, Debenhams
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1512:40
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PLATINUM SPONSOR

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1513:00
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INTERVIEW with Mappable

Stage 5: Future Logistics
Moderator: Olivier Brusle, Chief Executive Officer, ACTIOM
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1513:00
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PANEL Revolutionising the shopping experience with payment innovation: payment trends to watch in 2024 and beyond

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Saad Tounzi, Digital Projects Department Manager, ADNOC Distribution
Marina Parac, Head of Payments, Alshaya
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1513:00
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INTERVIEW

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

STAGE 1:DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1513:00
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INTERVIEW The role of culture, creativity and collaboration in financial services innovation

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Moderator: Ghaidaa Mostafa, Business Transformation, National Bank of Egypt
Shayan Hazir, Chief Digital Officer for Southeast Asia, HSBC
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1513:30
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INTERVIEW

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Omar Yassine, Executive Director, Geidea
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1513:40
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PANEL From analytics to automation: building a high-performing CMO tech stack for marketing success

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1514:00
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PRESENTATION Bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds: creating new avenues of engagement between brands and their audiences

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1514:20
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PANEL Boosting productivity, automating product flows, and maximizing safety with logistics robots

Stage 5: Future Logistics

Moderator: Olivier Brusle, Chief Executive Officer, ACTIOM
Saleh AlTunaib, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Raha
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1514:20
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PANEL Embedding sustainable development in retail industry: driving environmental, social and economic growth

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented
Ashraf Arja, Commercial Director, Abdullah Al Othaim Fashion
Khaled Adawi, Vice President, Elite Brands International
Ronny Froehlich, Co-Founder, Golden Scent LLC
Gergana Abdulrahman, CEO & Co-Founder, Wild Fabrik
Zied Hammami, Executive Director Retail Sector, Sharjah Co-operative Society
Ronny Froehlich, Co-Founder, Golden Scent LLC
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1514:20
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PANEL Establishing a strong global interconnectivity: benefitting from cross border advancements to drive growth and economic success

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Bilal El Kurjie, Commercial Director, Bateel
Mohammad Alyousuf, Chief Executive Officer, Al Yousuf Electronics
Suresh Vaidhyanathan, Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Food Hub
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1514:30
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PRESENTATION Revolutionise your marketing using AI

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1514:50
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PANEL The wizard behind the creativity curtain: harnessing the power of imagination to fuel tomorrow’s marketing innovations

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1514:50
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PANEL Socially responsible marketing: deploying impactful strategies to create a positive mark on society

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Marwa Hassan, Head of Marketing & Innovation, Global Food Industries / International Beverage and Filling Industries
Danelle Ruth Palang, Director of Marketing, Dusit Hotels And Resorts
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1515:00
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INTERVIEW Pleasing to the eye retail strategies: stapling down your store’s visual merchandising to stand out

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Justyna Dembowska, ME Visual Merchandiser, Alexander Mcqueen
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1515:00
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PANEL Being the partner of choice: unlocking global market success with strong partnership

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Ishneet Kaur, Founder, ElevateXcellence
Adnaan Jassat, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Thriller Middle East
Ronnie Varghese, Chief Digital Officer, Almosafer
Hassan Tamimi Nezhad, Managing Director, LITTLE THINGS TRADING LLC
Lalit Ratnala, Chief Growth Officer, Northladder
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1515:00
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PANEL Increasing customer satisfaction regulation and compliance: development and support for a forward-thinking bank

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield
Moderator: Kareem Refaay, Managing Director - Middle East & Africa, Fitch Learning
Aditya Baswan, Head of Governance, Enterprise PMO, Bank FAB
Zsombor Brommer, Chief Compliance Officer, United Arab Bank
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1515:00
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PANEL Building your strategy: the future of financial services through APIs

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena

Kamran Khan, Executive Director, Product Innovation & Implementation, First Abu Dhabi Bank
Moataz Amer, Head of International Partnerships, Omnify by Arab Bank
Rashwan Hammady, Chief Executive Officer - Retail Banking, Commercial International Bank - Egypt
STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1515:00
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PANEL Digital wallets remain in vogue: what is next for the booming cross sector virtual as consumers continue to reach for their phones

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Moderator: Francesco Burelli, Partner - Arkwright Consulting AG INSEAD Executive Education, Arkwright AG
Omar Yassine, Executive Director, Geidea
Simon Nelson, SVP Sales MENA & APAC, Thunes
Achilles Manolopoulos, Director of Customer Experience, noqodi
STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1515:00
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GOLD SPONSOR

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1515:40
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PANEL Investing for ‘retailtainment’: creating unforgettable memories with technology

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented
Zayed Al Tamimi, General Manager – Retail Management, Aldar Properties
Haroun Sowid, Head of Home Retail, Ethan Allen – Allabar Enterprises
Alejandro Garibay, Chief Executive Officer, Cinepolis Cinemas
Yazin Dalbah, Growth Director, Aura Group
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1515:40
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PANEL Smarter, faster, and successfully: pairing technology and automation for premium warehouse operation

Stage 5: Future Logistics

Moderator: Olivier Brusle, Chief Executive Officer, ACTIOM
Emprade Ebrahim, Director Planning, Acme intralog
Saleh AlTunaib, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Raha
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1515:40
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PANEL The role of digital marketplaces in shaping Middle Eastern fashion trends

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Viswanath Subbaraman, Head of Finance, Noon & Namshi
Mohammed Sajjad, Vice President Digital & Marketing, Azadea Group
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1515:40
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PRESENTATION Fraud is rising across the globe: protect and elevate your customer experience with just a tap.

Stage 3: Payments Podium

STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1515:40
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PRESENTATION From clicks to sips: the digital revolution in a global landscape

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1515:40
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PRESENTATION Revenge on social media in 2025

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1515:50
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PRESENTATION Reviving the nucleus of knowledge that changed the world

Stage 1: Digital Banking Battlefield

Muhammad Farmer, Professor, British Institute of Technology
STAGE 1: DIGITAL BANKING BATTLEFIELD
May 1515:50
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PRESENTATION

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena

STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1516:00
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INTERVIEW

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Mohammed Amarti Riffi, Executive Vice President, S2M
STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1516:00
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FIRESIDE CHAT Redefining hospitality engagement: advanced digital marketing approaches

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Moderator: Flevy Lasrado, Program Director - Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1516:00
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PANEL Maximising marketing ROI: exploring key metrics to measure team performance and campaigns’ effectiveness

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1516:00
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1516:10
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PANEL Maximizing personalization and accessibility with one platform: made for the sophisticated user

Stage 2: The Embedded & Open Arena

Moderator: Mark Rennie Davis, Chief Advisor & Founder, Advistic Consulting
Justin Ashton, Managing Director, EMEA, PULSE ID
STAGE 2: THE OPEN AND EMBEDDED ARENA
May 1516:20
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PANEL Pioneering the digital commerce landscape: delivering modern consumer experience every step of the way

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Rajesh Kumar, CEO- GCC & SEA, Ferns N Petals
Basem Bindary, Head Of eCommerce Africa , Middle East & Africa, Kenvue ( Johnson & Jonson Company )
Yousef Shaya, Senior General Manager – Head of Retail Strategy, Abdul Latif Jameel
STAGE 4: E-COMMERCE STADIUM
May 1516:20
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FIRESIDE CHAT Monetizing payment data: how merchants can leverage the power of analytics

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Moderator: Alexandru Badulescu, Founding Partner, Change2Scale Advisors
Haroon Durrani, Head of Cards, Payments and Direct Banking, Commercial Bank of Dubai
STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM
May 1516:40
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INTERVIEW Redefining hospitality engagement: advanced digital marketing approaches

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Interviewer: Flevy Lasrado, Program Director - Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1516:50
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INTERVIEW The global language of payments

Stage 3: Payments Podium

Malika Beri, Co-Head MEA Payments & CEEMEA Corporate Sales Head, J.P. Morgan
STAGE 3: PAYMENTS PODIUM

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May 1610:00
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PANEL Capturing commerce success with convenience: offering a frictionless and satisfying shopping experience

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Dharmendra Mohanani, General Manager, West Zone Supermarket L.L.C
Jad Halaoui, Chief Operating Officer, Washmen
Moussa Asfour, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Carina Wear
Rehana Raj, Operations Head - Retail, CHOITHRAMS
THE E-COMMERCE STADIUM TRACK
May 1610:00
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PANEL Exploring critical last mile capabilities: implementing a sustainable framework to heighten delivery opportunities

Stage 5: Future Logistics
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1610:00
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PANEL Transforming online retail’s future: exploring the impact and promises of technologies

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1610:00
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PANEL Future gazing: a virtual economic system in the metaverse with crypto as purchasing power

Stage 1: Fintech Forum
Moderator: Anju De Alwis, Managing Director, Ultimate Access
Sourabh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, World Crypto Council
Rajkumar Kanagasingam, President, Fintech Association of Sri Lanka
Amar Mehendale, Chief Operating Officer, Securities Services, HSBC
STAGE 1: FINTECH FORUM
May 1610:00
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PANEL The publisher's impact on brand perception: connecting the entire marketing ecosystem for unified and effective strategy

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Surabhee Gupta, Head of Digital Marketing, Rivoli Group
Marie-Christine Kienlen, Director, Business Development, The Trade Desk
Kaushal Pilikuli, VP - ShopCash & Loyalty, Wego
Mohamad Khaled, Marketing Director, Memar
Shyam Sunder, Vice President Marketing, TBO.COM
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1610:00
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PANEL INSPIRE ME to develop authentic branding: the art of telling your story PANEL The publisher's impact on brand perception: connecting the entire

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Moderator: Sarah Percy, Assistant Professor-Marketing, University Of Birmingham Dubai
Sonya Jose, Marketing Director, Al Ghurair
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1610:30
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PANEL The race for identity verification and onboarding is on: how will AI make an impact

Stage 2: Identech
Sudin Baraokar, Global AI & Digital Transformation Advisor, Global 500 enterprises, SMB, Startups, Academia
Haroon Durrani, Head of Cards, Payments and Direct Banking, Commercial Bank of Dubai
STAGE 2: IDENTECH
May 1610:30
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FIRESIDE CHAT Get more time to pay online and instore: the installment and subscription payment of the future

Stage 3: Credit & Lending Lab
Moderator: Mohamed Roushdy, Chief Executive Officer, Fintech Bazaar
Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Chairman & Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group
STAGE 3: CREDIT AND LENDING LAB
May 1610:40
Conference pass

INTERVIEW What’s next for q-commerce for the next decade: are delivery times the ultimate decision-maker?

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Rebecca Griffiths, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Primis
Wassim Makarem, SVP Q-Commerce, Talabat
THE E-COMMERCE STADIUM TRACK
May 1610:40
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PRESENTATION Creating irresistible brand experiences: strategies for hospitality marketers

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1611:00
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PRESENTATION Deploying AI at scale in lending: a practical playbook

Stage 3: Credit & Lending Lab

STAGE 3: CREDIT AND LENDING LAB
May 1611:00
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PLATINUM SPONSOR

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1611:20
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PANEL Influencer collaborations and video marketing: strategies for success

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Moderator: Sourjo Mukherjee, Assistant Professor-Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
Ahmad Bataineh, Director of Digital Marketing, Hyatt Hotels
Mohammad Zain Alabidien, Director of Marketing, Al Khozama investment
Meghna Vyas, AVP Mass Segments Marketing, First Abu Dhabi Bank
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1611:20
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PANEL HOW TO write captivating copy: words that drive your creative campaign

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Moderator: Emma Cantwell, Marketing and Comms Director, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Amira Sherif, Director of Marketing Comms, Conrad Hotels and Resorts
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1612:00
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PANEL Breaking through traditional product delivery methods: modernizing transportation services for competitive advantage

Stage 5: Future Logistics
Moderator: Dunia Bounader, Founder & Managing Director, Arts & The City
Ali Shall, Director - MENA, Childsplay Clothing
Tarek Rawash, Regional Head – Supply Operations, Henkel
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1612:00
Conference pass

PANEL Capitalizing a tech-powered loyalty program to flourish true brand loyalty

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented

Moderator: Rebecca Griffiths, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Primis
Reem Monged Afifi, Regional Creative Director, Tim Hortons
Suryaveer Singh, Head - Loyalty, CRM & Data Analytics, ENOC
Begum Cizmeci, Global Brand CRM & Loyalty Lead, Yum! Restaurants, Pizza Hut
Yousef Abu Alaish, General Manager, AWRostamani
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1612:00
Conference pass

PANEL Evolving towards a single source of transactional truth: capitalizing on every data touchpoint with AI and analytics

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Antonio Ricciardi, SVP Consumer Intelligence & Engagement, Etisalat Group
Moderator: Natalija Karavajeva, Head of Digital Commerce, Kamal Osman Jamjoom
Moderator: Ben McCabe, Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, McCabe & Partners
THE E-COMMERCE STADIUM TRACK
May 1612:00
Conference pass

PANEL Unlocking fintech potential: opportunities to invest, collaborate and transform the financial industry

Stage 1: Fintech Forum

Moderator: Jelena Janjusevic, Associate Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Ajai Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Kuwait International Bank
Nicholas Doody, Global Head of Bank Coverage & Strategic Alliances, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Peter Tavener, Co-Founder, Beehive UAE
STAGE 1: FINTECH FORUM
May 1612:00
Conference pass

PANEL Leveraging AI and big data to streamline debt collection and improve lender borrower relationships

Stage 3: Credit & Lending Lab

STAGE 3: CREDIT AND LENDING LAB
May 1612:00
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GOLD SPONSOR

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1612:00
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INTERVIEW

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Interviewee: Sherif Bassiouny, Marketing Director, Kidzania Cairo
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1612:20
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STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1612:30
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FIRESIDE CHAT Transitioning to a fully digital KYC process: improving the customer experience for a secure future

Stage 2: Identech

Moderator: Nena Dokuzov, Head of Project Group for New Economy & Blockchain Technology, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
Hussain AlOlayan, Head of Wholesale Products, Arab National Bank
Vartika Gupta, Vice President, RAK Bank
STAGE 2: IDENTECH
May 1612:40
Conference pass

PANEL The rise of digitally-led brands: why brand data is important now more than ever

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium

Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Deepthi Joyau, Founder, Only Ethikal
THE E-COMMERCE STADIUM TRACK
May 1612:40
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INTERVIEW Exploring how diversity drives financial performance

Stage 1: Fintech Forum

Moderator: Ghaidaa Mostafa, Business Transformation, National Bank of Egypt
STAGE 1: FINTECH FORUM
May 1612:40
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PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Amel Faraj, Senior Marketing Manager, Gulf Air
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1613:00
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PANEL Riding the wave of sustainability: fintech gets onboard

Stage 1: Fintech Forum

Moderator: Anju De Alwis, Managing Director, Ultimate Access
Aiaze Mitha, Global Lead, Digital Finance for SDGs, UNDP
Hasan Haider, Managing Partner, +VC
STAGE 1: FINTECH FORUM
May 1613:00
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PRESENTATION Evolving customer service access: towards a holistic identity and authorization lifestyle

Stage 2: Identech

STAGE 2: IDENTECH
May 1613:00
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PANEL The role of social media in driving sales: leveraging social channels for commercial success

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Moderator: Sourjo Mukherjee, Assistant Professor-Marketing, University of Wollongong in Dubai
Shriram Srinivasan, Head of Digital, Alamar Foods
Ayush Ambardar, Digital Marketing Lead, Centrepoint | Landmark Group
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1613:00
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PANEL The art of data fusion: merging online and offline insights for deeper impact

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Jalal Alqattan, Head of Marketing & Digital, flyadeal
Nicole Koen, Head of Performance Marketing, InstaShop
Justyna Bednarska, Deputy Marketing Director, LOT Polish Airlines
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1613:30
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PRESENTATION Decoding eKYC: simplifying identity verification for secure operations

Stage 2: Identech

STAGE 2: IDENTECH
May 1613:40
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PRESENTATION AI, Web3 and Crypto: redefining future financial services with intelligent innovation

Stage 1: Fintech Forum

Farshad Nowshadi, Vice President of eStrategy, Saman Bank Corp
STAGE 1: FINTECH FORUM
May 1613:40
Conference pass

PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT

Ghadah AlTalal, Marketing Director, tamimi Markets
STAGE 7: CMO SUMMIT
May 1613:40
Conference pass

PRESENTATION/INTERVIEW

STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

Danelle Ruth Palang, Director of Marketing, Dusit Hotels And Resorts
STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1614:00
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PANEL Fintech diversity: enter all demographics saving the fintech missteps

Stage 1: Fintech Forum
Rohan Sahu, Group Chief Product Officer, Geidea
Ali Syed Muhammed, Chief Executive Officer, myZoi Financial Inclusion Technologies
Dr. Bijna Kotak Dasani, MBE, FRSA, Managing Director, ArthAum Group
Parul Soni, Founder & Secretary General, Association of Business Women in Commerce & Industry
STAGE 1: FINTECH FORUM
May 1614:00
Conference pass

PANEL Exploring the increasing reliance on technology across the lending ecosystem: self-service options and mobile apps at the core

Stage 3: Credit & Lending Lab

Moderator: Jelena Janjusevic, Associate Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Jason Stewart, Head of Product, Beehive Fintech
STAGE 3: CREDIT AND LENDING LAB
May 1614:20
Conference pass

PANEL Advancing your business’ sustainability vision: streamlining reverse management process for zero-waste returns

Stage 5: Future Logistics
Mukta Purain, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MissPalettable.com
STAGE 5: FUTURE LOGISTICS
May 1614:20
Conference pass

PANEL Developing a unique and memorable brand that reflects your business’ value, vision and personality in a digital era

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
Moderator: Lina Gallagher, Founder and Managing Director, Emerce Consulting
Basem Bindary, Head Of eCommerce Africa , Middle East & Africa, Kenvue ( Johnson & Jonson Company )
Shriram Srinivasan, Head of Digital, Alamar Foods
Shyam Sunder, Vice President Marketing, TBO.COM
THE E-COMMERCE STADIUM TRACK
May 1614:20
Conference pass

PANEL Nurturing high value relationships in a hypercompetitive consumers market with AI-powered personalization

Stage 6: Retail Reinvented
Vladimir Radojevic, Chief Executive Officer, Dresos
Sayed Habib, Director, Danube Home
Faten ElAzhary, Head of Omni Customer Care, Al Tayer
Mahmoud El-Zeheiry, Head of Expansion, SQUATWOLF
Maureen Hall, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, COEGA Sunwear
Gala Blasco Marco, Director of Digital Trading & CRO, Strategy & Digital, Al, Alshaya Group
STAGE 6: RETAIL REINVENTED
May 1614:40
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PANEL Decentralized exchanges: the frontier of alternative banking with blockchain

Stage 1: Fintech Forum

Arushi Goel, Advisory Committee, Web 3.0 Regulatory Sandbox
Sourabh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, World Crypto Council
Sudin Baraokar, Global AI & Digital Transformation Advisor, Global 500 enterprises, SMB, Startups, Academia
STAGE 1: FINTECH FORUM
May 1614:40
Conference pass

INTERVIEW The dynamic world of digital lending platforms: revolutionizing the borrowing experience

Stage 3: Credit & Lending Lab

Moderator: Jelena Janjusevic, Associate Head of Accountancy, Economics and Finance, Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Maher Al Kaabi, Advisor to Chairman & Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group
STAGE 3: CREDIT AND LENDING LAB
May 1615:00
Conference pass

PANEL The modern brand love story: the impact of positive customer experience on long-lasting loyalty

Stage 4: E-commerce Stadium
Moderator: Ben McCabe, Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, McCabe & Partners
Masumi Aggarwal, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Beautiful Bundles FZE
Abhishek Rao, Head of E-commerce, Barakat Group
Ansimol Thulasidharan, Ecommerce Operations Manager, LIFEPHARMACY
May 1615:00
Conference pass

PANEL Driving a smooth authentication journey and eliminating fraudsters with advance biometric tech

Stage 2: Identech

Moderator: Nena Dokuzov, Head of Project Group for New Economy & Blockchain Technology, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
Sara Raza, Associate Vice President, Emirates NBD
Tunji Durodola, Member, Secure Identity Alliance
STAGE 2: IDENTECH
May 1615:20
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STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
May 1615:20
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STAGE 8: Marketing 2.0: Creative Culture

STAGE 8: MARKETING 2.0: CREATIVE CULTURE
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