WOMEN CFO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE AND AWARDS 2023
Saturday - Oct 28, 2023 (9AM - 5PM UAE Time)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Physical in-Person
We are proud to bring you a Women CFO Global Leadership Roundtable Conference and Awards 2023, a signature event by Berkeley Middle East, a signature gathering of smart leaders, on-topic conversations, and the opportunity to network and learn with best-in-class financial and business leaders. From talent matters to innovation strategies, ESG disclosures to cross-functional teams, hear how CFOs are forceful leaders for their organizations and industries. Today’s CFOs make decisions, convey those decisions with confidence, and manage with certainty, plan the ways the financial market has evolved, including the role of technology, the evolution of shareholders, and hard decisions, manage internal cyber security procedures and external data threats, shape strategies on how to manage with commitment and maintain calm through times of volatility, bearing the impact of strategic financial decisions.
Slowing growth, persistently high inflation, scarce, expensive talent, and global supply constraints continue to add pressure and drive volatility for CFOs and finance executives.
Gain the blueprint for driving profitable growth decisions and leading successful digital transformation to reduce friction, increase speed and flexibility, and drive predictive insights for the business.
We are excited to develop women CFO to lead the global financial world.
PREMIUM BREAKOUTS
FOCUS ON CFO DEVELOPMENT
Identify appropriate metrics for the CFO’s performance evaluation – resources &value additions alone or authenticity and how to grow into the future. Discuss challenges facing CFO’s as it supports ways to overcome.
CFO INNOVATION
Identify solutions for CFO based on innovations that will support success as entrepreneurs.
CREATING CFO OPPORTUNITIES
We bring opportunities in the market for CFO to give them business ideas and practical business plans required to get success.
CFO TRAINING, CONSULTING AND ADVISORY
Recognize CFO skills, identify area of improvements, learning opportunities to provide Women with comprehensive solutions.
FINANCE TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
Learn how to create a cohesive and tailored technology roadmap across the finance function based on latest market innovations.
FINANCE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Design a future finance operating model that supports growth and innovation.
CFO DIALOGUE AND CONNECTIVITY
Facilitate dialogue between 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.
BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
Facilitate dialogue between 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.
AUTONOMOUS FINANCE
CFOs will learn how to advance digital leadership to prepare for the future of the finance function where data and technology support real-time decision making.
DATA AND ANALYTICS
Discover the latest tools, techniques and technology innovations to unlock more value from data and analytics.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Utilize AI to unlock more value from finance data and processes.
DIGITAL GROWTH
Uncover how technology and digital will impact organizations going forward and how to align strategic growth goals to meet the board’s expectations.
TOPICS YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT, ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, & UNFORGETTABLE TAKEAWAYS.
This is an initiative of Berkeley Middle East which aims at the CFO learning and development; so they can create a difference in the world and contribute towards the society by utilizing their skills with lot of networking and relationship building opportunities.
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: Financial Reporting on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) – ESG Disclosure Rules for Public & Private Companies
Panel 2: FinTech Impact & Future
Panel 3: CFO Digital Transformation – Insights
Panel 4: Robotics CFO with Artificial Intelligence – Perspectives
Panel 5: CFO Development & Succession Planning – Effective Traits for CFO
Panel 6: CFO – Regulatory Responsibility & Accountability
Panel 7: Future of CFO
Panel 8: Distinguish between possible or not possible – Financing Innovation
Panel 9: Different thinkings on Capital Raising and M&A
Panel 10: Innovation strategies in times of looming recessions
EVENT BY
HOSTED BY
WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE CONFERENCE & AWARDS
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
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
Mirza Farrukh Baig
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Co-Founder – Vigzo Media
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Managing Director – Lynchpin Consulting
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Director – Lynchpin Training
Imran Zamir Sheikh
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Founding Partner – Imran Zamir Financing Brokers
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Partner – H.Y.K. & Co, Chartered Accountants
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
Khulood Shaban
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Berkeley Middle East Holding
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
REGISTER AS SPEAKER
AGENDA
WOMEN CFO GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE AND AWARDS 2023
Saturday - Oct 28, 2023 (9AM - 5PM UAE Time)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Physical in-Person
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
"OPENING REMARKS & WELCOME NOTE"
Speaker: Musa Shaikh
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
GUEST OF HONOR KEYNOTE ADDRESS
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
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SPEAKER: H.E. Aarefa Al Falahi
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
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SPEAKER: H.E. Salma Al Qubaisi
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
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11:15 AM – 11:30 AM
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11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
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12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
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12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
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12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
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12:45 PM – 1:00 PM
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1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
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1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
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1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
GUEST OF HONOR ADDRESS
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
LUNCH & PRAYER TIME
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
AWARD CEREMONY
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
PANEL TOPIC: To be announced
PANELISTS: To be announced
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
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PANELISTS: To be announced
5:00 PM
CLOSING REMARKS
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
- Chief Financial Officer of the Year
- Financial Professional of the Year
- CFO of the Year | Lifetime Achievement
- CFO Innovator of the Year
- Excellence in Business CFO of the Year
- The Most Active CFO Entrepreneur
- The Most Influential CFO Entrepreneur
- The Most Supportive CFO Entrepreneur
- The Most Networked CFO Entrepreneur
- The Most Creative CFO Entrepreneur
- The Most successful CFO Entrepreneur in her industry (Multiple Awards)
- The Biggest Achiever CFO Entrepreneur
- The Most Engaging CFO Entrepreneur
- The most Empowering CFO Entrepreneur
- The Most Inspiring CFO 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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