Abu Dhabi Women Tech & Innovation Roundtable Conference & Awards 2023
Saturday - Nov 04, 2023 (9AM - 5PM)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Physical in-Person
Abu Dhabi Women Tech and Innovation Roundtable Conference & Awards 2023 is an enlightening and transformative event for those in Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology , Crypto ,NFT & Metaverse , DeFi & Trading , and Blockchain. This event will bring 400+ global government and corporate leaders, inspirational start-up founders, senior investors and tech rising stars together to discuss the power of technology for societies. This will be taken place in one of the world’s most vibrant tech hub focused on the following core topics:
- exploring the next gen of tech innovation
- delivering impactful innovation at scale
- building a thriving tech industry
PREMIUM BREAKOUTS
FOCUS ON WOMEN DEVELOPMENT
Identify appropriate metrics for the WOMEN CEO’s performance evaluation – resources &value additions alone or authenticity and how to grow into the future. Discuss challenges facing WOMEN CEO’s as it supports ways to overcome.
WOMEN INNOVATION
Identify solutions for women based on innovations that will support success as entrepreneurs.
CREATING WOMEN OPPORTUNITIES
We bring opportunities in the market for Women to give them business ideas and practical business plans required to get success.
WOMEN TRAINING, CONSULTING AND ADVISORY FOR START-UPS
Recognize women skills, identify area of improvements, learning opportunities to provide Women with comprehensive solutions.
WOMEN START-UPS & INCUBATORS
Providing support and assistance to Women for doing start up.
WOMEN DIALOGUE AND CONNECTIVITY
Facilitate dialogue between Women technology innovators, Consultants and regulators to unlock the keys to widespread adoption. Facilitate a two-way interaction to map out future needs and areas where technology has yet to offer a solution. Over the years, we’ve assisted thousands of women by educating and training financial and entrepreneur leadership skills for future contribution to a healthy economy and society.
TOPICS YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT, ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, & UNFORGETTABLE TAKEAWAYS.
The Women Entrepreneurship Conference is Berkeley Middle East’s signature event and is the largest entrepreneurial business learning in the region. We are striving to facilitate connections, provide innovative education, and be a resource for growth to clients and stakeholders. This training program is designed to accelerate the growth of women-owned businesses through access to information, contacts and capital. This is suitable for anyone in any stage of business. For those just getting started to those in business for decades, there are resources and opportunities to grow and learn.

Keynotes
Our keynotes will provide you access to the most impactful and powerful thought leaders on the program. Hear from high-profile thought leaders and Business Executives as they cover key business trends that are driving the future of work.

Breakfast Briefings
Our breakfast briefings are sessions which give you a chance to get a deeper perspective on a topic and also get the chance to get into debate on the topic. We’ve designed them to provide the chance for open and frank discussions about the current trends and challenges impacting the profession whilst enjoying delicious food in the company of industry colleagues.

Workshops
Choose from workshops; Transform which are carefully designed to provide tangible takeaways and practical toolkits that deliver value and impact in the post-pandemic world.

CoLabs
Our CoLabs focus on a key business challenge. You will be guided through the process in small peer groups using design thinking or agile learning methods. Get to the heart of the issue and develop deeper insights, reach conclusions and formulate recommendations for the future. Our CoLabs give you tangible takeaways to be able to implement immediately into your organisation.

Lightning Talks
Illuminate us but make it quick! True to its name a lightning talk is a very short presentation on a current topic in a quick, insightful and clear manner.

Thought Exchange Roundtables
Sharing experiences and knowledge are key elements. These roundtable discussions with small groups of peers give you the chance to share perspectives on hot topics and key challenges facing the profession. Have your say on the topics you want to discuss on the day!

InFocus Panels
Our expert panel made up of business thought leaders and executives will share their insights and pioneering research around the future of women. This interactive session looks beyond re-imaging how things are and towards innovating the endless possibilities of what they could be.

Exclusive Masterclass
A masterclass is a means to present a real-world account on a particular topic, situation or event. Led by a speaker with expert knowledge or skills in a particular area these sessions often provide best-practice advice or insight into new or innovative solutions that are forging new paths.

Awards, Certificates & Digital Badges
An exclusive, glamorous affair, where the winner will be recognised for their outstanding contributions.
ROUNDTABLE PANEL DISCUSSIONS
PANEL 1: Tech Entrepreneurs – Success Stories
PANEL 2: Beauty, Fitness & Wellness Tech
PANEL 3: Women in Tech
EVENT BY


HOSTED BY

WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE CONFERENCE & AWARDS

H.E. Salma Al Qubaisi
- President Al Qubaisi Holding Abu Dhabi
- Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women President- Abu Dhabi
- Board Member- The Investors Club
- IT Planning & Strategy at ADNOC Logistics & Service

H.E. Aarefa Al Falahi
- Board Member, RAK Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member of RAK Insurance Company
- Board Member of Emirates Sports & Cultrual club
- Member of Board of RAK SME Association
- Chairman, RAK Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Committee

Musa Shaikh
- Group CEO – Berkeley Middle East Holding
- Founding Director Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women
- CEO – The Investors Club
- Dean- Berkeley School of Management Sciences

Khulood Shaban
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Berkeley Middle East Holding
REGISTERED SPEAKERS

Host:
Musa Shaikh
- Group CEO – Berkeley Middle East Holding
- Founding Director Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women
- CEO – The Investors Club
- Dean- Berkeley School of Management Sciences

Co-Host:
H.E. Salma Al Qubaisi
- President Al Qubaisi Holding Abu Dhabi
- Berkeleyme & MS Voice of Global Women President- Abu Dhabi
- Board Member- The Investors Club
- IT Planning & Strategy at ADNOC Logistics & Service

Speaker:
H.E. Aarefa Al Falahi
- Board Member, RAK Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member of RAK Insurance Company
- Board Member of Emirates Sports & Cultrual club
- Member of Board of RAK SME Association
- Chairman, RAK Chamber of Commerce Exhibition Committee

Speaker:
Fatmah Ali Ashtairy
- Auditor – SAI
- International Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation CFE
- International Certificate Financial Manager CFM
- Certification of Leading successful Audits
- International Certificate in Audit and Assurance
- International Certificate in Public Sector Financial Reporting

Speaker:
Maryam Ahmed Hassani
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- Founder & CEO – Zealous

Speaker:
Saif Salem Bamadhaf
- Director IT & Smart Government – Dept. of Energy Abu Dhabi
REGISTER AS SPEAKER
WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE AWARDS?
We acknowledge the dynamic individual’s who has made outstanding contribution to nation as well as to business community over the past year. We seek to appreciate the invaluable individuals who work in such high-pressure positions and deliver the best value, and make it prominent how you give benefit of your enterprise. To assist us in our search for the top minds, we invite you to make your voice heard via a nomination, so we can showcase those who strive to promote the growth and deserve to be commended.
RECOGNISE & MOTIVATE YOUR TEAMS
- Entering the Awards is a way to thank and honour valued employees and to show you care about the future of women development.
- Your award application helps reflect on the achievements, challenges and areas of improvement which is vital for any developing business.
- Being nominated, shortlisted or winning an award can help boost staff morale and improve motivation.
CELEBRATE IN STYLE
- The awards are an excellent opportunity to network virtually with hundreds of professionals, showcase your work and learn from others.
- Celebrate all the hard work and successes of the industry with awards.
AWARD TITLES
- Woman Entrepreneur of the year
- Woman Executive of the Year
- Woman Professional of the Year
- Woman of the Year | Lifetime Achievement
- Women Helping Women
- Woman Innovator of the Year
- Excellence in Business Woman of the Year
- The Most Active Woman Entrepreneur
- The Most Influential Woman Entrepreneur
- The Most Supportive Woman Entrepreneur
- The Most Networked Woman Entrepreneur
- The Most Creative Woman Entrepreneur
- The Most successful Woman Entrepreneur in her industry (Multiple Awards)
- The Biggest Achiever Woman Entrepreneur
- The Most Engaging Woman Entrepreneur
- The most Empowering Woman Entrepreneur
- The Most Inspiring Woman Entrepreneur
APPLY FOR AN AWARD
This is your chance to get your brand noticed, enhance your company image, increase your network and, of course, grow your business at this unique conference. The benefit will be getting great promotions and receiving some free tickets to the conference as part of the deal. We will have an excellent range of sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested in discussing specific sponsorship opportunities, get in contact with us.
WHY YOU SHOULD SPONSOR?

POSITION YOUR BRAND AS A LEADER
Gain visibility as a key supporter of the event. Your sponsorship shows extended support and commitment to developing women entrepreneurship.

KEY BUSINESS CONNECTIONS “EVERYWHERE”
We invite high level strategic business community. As a sponsor for the event, you will have access to varied networking opportunities to take advantage of the boutique, lounge style connections for seamless networking.

AT OUR EVENTS, ITS SERIOUS BUSINESS
We put you directly in contact with the hard to reach, prequalified, 400+ authorities from the government, public sector and state owned private sector entities from all over the world.

SHOWCASE YOUR THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
We will present an ideal opportunity to show case your thought leadership amid the who’s who of Investment. begin new relationships or develop existing ones with public sector executives and business leaders, all under one roof.

PRINCIPAL FOCUS ON BUSINESS INTERACTIONS
You will have face to face dialogues and an opportunity to educate the investment fraternity on your investment offerings, discuss business opportunities and build lasting connections.

LIMITED COMPETITION
Unlike large scale events that include scores of service providers, we limit the competition by offering an exclusive sponsorship opportunity, ensuring you get the recognition that you deserve.

STRENGTHEN BUSINESS TIES WITH THOSE OTHERWISE INACCESSIBLE CLIENTS
Bringing business to the forefront, during the ample networking opportunities, you have the ability to meet and build partnerships with topmost leaders from the government, semi-government and public sector companies.
TELL US YOUR GOALS
In today’s tech driven world stand out from your competitors:
For Thought-Leadership:
- Feature articles, spotlight interviews and opinion pieces
- Panel-discussions, online round-tables and speaking opportunities
- TV coverage
- Custom infographic creation and distribution
For Brand Awareness:
- Community advertising and sponsorship
- Newsletter and email banner sponsorship
- Targeted email and messaging
- Content syndication and sponsored social
For Lead generation:
- Custom whitepaper creation or distribution
- Report creation or distribution
- Dedicated webinar or Digital Week sponsorship
- Custom research and sponsored surveys
CONFERENCE SPONSORS



SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
BE A SPONSOR
As Berkeleyme Investors Club, caters to VIP level professionals, as a partner for the event, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the boutique, lounge style exhibition set up.

WHY EXHIBIT?
Generate new business
you can meet new customers and develop relationships with existing clients to further business opportunities in the region.
Increase brand exposure
you will get significant digital and printed brand exposure before, during, and after the event through our year-round marketing activities.
Network with industry leaders & potential buyers
Connect with potential clients and partners – dealers and distributors.
Stay up-to-date & competitive
Use the opportunity to stay current with the industry’s latest trends, and advancements and keep ahead of your competition.
Launch new products & services
The largest transport and mobility business platform and a perfect avenue for you to showcase your latest products and services to an engaged audience that is looking for new business opportunities.
Understand your product in the market
Many exhibitors benefit from the product and market testing that they carry out while exhibiting to gain general and industry opinion about their offerings.
WHAT OUR EXHIBITORS SAY ABOUT US
90%
Attendees said attending our events was beneficial to their job as a result of the knowledge and networking at the event.
85%
Exhibitors stated that event helped them to establish new business contacts.
95%
Attendees said that event is run in a sustainable and responsible way by adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Please submit the form with your details to attend the event. We will send the invitation with QR code for the attendees.
For Attendees & Visitors: “Entrance is strictly by invitation only”
REGISTER AS DELEGATE
EVENT TEAM

Imthiyas Hameed
Operations Manager

Khulood Shaban
CEO

Alifiya Bohra
Director – Business Development

Maria Malykh
Director – Business Development

Madhuri Somani
Assistant Operations Manager
Office: Berkeley Middle East, 26th floor, Sheikh Rashid Tower, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Email: club@berkeleyme.com