Women Entrepreneurship Conference & Awards – Balance For Better
January 26, 2019
@Dubai World Trade Centre
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE AND AWARDS 2019 is an initiative of Berkeley Middle East Forums which aims at the women learning and development so they can create difference in the world and contribute towards the society by utilizing their skills with the slogan of “Be Your Own Boss”.
The WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE AND AWARDS is the largest entrepreneurial business gathering in the region. We facilitate connections, provide innovative, and be a resource for growth to clients and stakeholders. This event 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, and for those working individual who want to explore their potential as entrepreneurship there are resources and opportunities to grow and learn.
WHY TO ATTEND WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT ?
MEET:
global corporate experts from diverse industry and cultural landscapes
LISTEN:
from leading international business women about their experiences within the corporate world and gain the latest market intelligence across industry
NETWORK & COLLABORATE:
face to face with your peers and make valuable connections across industry and the globe in both informal and business focused environments
SHARE:
your own industry experiences, expertise and know how during interactive panel discussions and Q&A sessions
ENGAGE:
women across business and industry
HOW YOU BENEFIT
» Gain more insights:
Through real case studies and explorations, your assumptions are challenged and you gain new perspectives.
» Sustain actionable knowledge:
Harness information you already have into workable action plans.
» Managing for value:
Develop a keen understanding of how to manage the creation of value, using the Berkeley-developed Blue Line Management concept.
» Enhanced leadership skills:
Achieve increased confidence and managerial impact through our integrated Leadership Development Process, which includes powerful 360° feedback and coaching from our highly regarded Berkeley Global Leadership Centre.
» Grounding in the key business disciplines:
Essential to effective general-management decision-making, you will gain an integrated view of business by discovering key linkages across disciplines.
OBJECTIVES
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.
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
Envisioning the Workforce of 2030. Our expert panel made up of business thought leaders and executives will share their insights and pioneering research around the future of work. 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, CPD Points, Certificates & Digital Badges
An exclusive, glamorous affair, where the winner will be recognised for their outstanding contributions. Attendees get a certificate of attendance and can earn CPD points by attending the event.
PARTNERS
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
Speaker
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
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Omaira Farooq Al Olama
- Managing Director – ALF Administration, The O show.
- “TedTalk speaker 2017, Building bridges Dubai”
- Multiple Women Awards Winner
Speaker
Stevi Lowmass
- Owner and Founder
The Camel Soap Factory LLC
Speaker
Fatima Bin Mousa Alloghani
- Head of Expo Academy and Emiratization, Expo2020, and PhD Researcher.
Gold Sponsor Speaker
Eng. Hassan Omar
- Chief Operating Officer in Ducab & Chairman of Dubai Quality Group
Gold Sponsor Speaker
Dr. Rita Younes
- Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP)
- EFQM assessor
- Innovation Award assessor
- Taqdeer award assessor
- Dubai Quality Group
Speaker
Stevi Lowmass
- Owner and Founder
The Camel Soap Factory LLC
Speaker
Fatima Bin Mousa Alloghani
- Head of Expo Academy and Emiratization, Expo2020, and PhD Researcher.
Moderator
Lisa Durante
- Chief Editor, WELLNESSworld
“Shedding light on how to live our best lives.
Panelist 1
Catherine Hanson Farid
- Operations Director – Register of Exercise Professionals, UK certified Personal Trainer
Panelist 2
Suzan Terzian
- Clinical Nutritionist & Holistic Health Coach
Panelist 3
Dr Leila Soudah
- Specialist Obs/Gynecologist | Gynecology (OBGYN)
Panelist 4
Nancy Zabaneh Cordahi
- Founder at The Red Chair
Speaker
Sana Bagersh
- CEO & Managing Director
- BrandMoxie
- Institutional Innovation and Communication Consultant
Speaker
Roxana Jaffer
- CEO, Sovereign Hotels Group
- Founder of NGO ‘an Advent for Building human Capital’
- “Indian SUPER 100 Women Achievers in the Middle East & Africa”
Speaker
Hadeel AlMasri
- Founder & Managing Director – Merit Consulting
- Public Policy Consultant
- Multiple Awards Winner
Speaker
Sarah Dong
- Executive Director
CEO Clubs Network
Speaker
Zeina Kabbara
- Founder & Managing Director of Zee Ateliers
- Pilates instructor and Personal Trainer & Dancer
Speaker
Sian Rowlands
- Founder and CEO of RETOLD
- Chief Storyteller at RETOLD
- “Award Winner Creative Business Women”
- Multiple Women Awards Winner
Speaker
Sandi Saksena
- CEO – Empowerment Officer
- Multiple Women Awards Winner
- Regular Contributor to Media & TV/ Radio Guest Speaker
Host:
Lara Cattan
- Founder and CEO of Sparks of One
- International High Performance Coach
Speaker
Jennifer Randive
- CEO – Focus Direct
“Be the Change That Transforms You and Your Results”
Moderator
Neity Maddock
- Commentator & Moderator, Business, Legal & Government Events
- Humanitarian Enthusiast
Panelist 1
Asma Jan Muhammad
- Chairman of the UAE Chapter of Members of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan in UAE.
Panelist 2
Alexandra Timotheadi
- Director
- Private Banker at UBP
Panelist 3
Zoe Cousens, MCSI
- Founder & Director
IG & FB: womensinvestment
Panelist 4
Anastasia Romanenko
- CFO
Inkas Group of Companies
Speaker
Jane Northcote
- World Trade Club Sales Executive and Event Organiser
- Events & Memberships Executive at Dubai world Trade Center Club
Speaker
Helene Gaubert
- Group Recruitment Manager
Saudi German Hospitals KSA
Speaker
Kanaka Banerjee
- Creative Head & Managing Director – Communique Avertising
- Managing Director – Commubiz General Trading
Speaker
Samar Al-Hasan
- Founder and CEO Arab Executives For Human Resources Development
- Talent Consultant and Happiness Coach
Speaker
Khulood Shaban
- CEO-Berkeley Middle East Holding
| 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM | Registration | ||||||||||||||
| 09:30 AM – 09:40 AM | Reading from the Holy Quran | ||||||||||||||
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Welcome Note & Opening Remarks | ||||||||||||
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Topic Title Be a Voice & not an Echo |
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Topic Title My Journey into Manufacturing |
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| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
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Topic Title The Balance Within |
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| 10:45 AM – 10:55 AM |
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Sponsor Presentation Introduction about Dubai quality Group & Emirates Women Award |
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| 10:55 AM – 11:40 AM | Panel Discussion Women Health and Wellness |
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| 11:40 AM – 11:50 AM |
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Topic Title Unlock the Power of You |
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| 11:50 AM – 12:00 PM |
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Topic Title Staying on the Top |
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| 12:00 PM – 12:10 PM |
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Topic Title Women in Power |
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| 12:10 PM – 12:20 PM |
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Topic Title Transformation into an Entrepreneur |
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| 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM |
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Topic Title Balance Passions with Reasons |
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| 12:30 PM – 01:20 PM | Prayer, Lunch & Networking Break | ||||||||||||||
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Topic Title My Rollercoaster Ride |
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| 01:30 PM – 01:40 PM |
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Topic Title Your Relation with Money |
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Topic Title Scale Your Business with Your Life |
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Topic Title Ready To Be The CEO-U of Your Life & Living |
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| 02:00 PM – 02:45 PM | Panel Discussion Women & Money |
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Topic Title Enjoying Life Through Work, Rest & Play |
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| 02:55 PM – 03:05 PM |
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Topic Title Balancing Work Life with Mental Wellbeing |
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Topic Title Staying in Business Through Challenging Economic Times |
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| 03:15 PM – 03:25 PM |
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Topic Title The Shortcut to Happiness |
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| 03:35 PM – 04:15 PM | Awards Ceremony | ||||||||||||||
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.
SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND
- Being a part of Future Workplace Awards provides your brand access to global and regional marketing platforms via online media.
- Your participation affirms that your organisation is investing in HR and has an active agenda to improve your workplace, satisfying current employees and attracting talent.
RECOGNISE & MOTIVATE YOUR TEAMS
- Entering the Future Workplace Awards is a way to thank and honour valued employees and to show you care about the future of your workplace, making you more attractive as an employer.
- 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 senior HR professionals, showcase your work and learn from others.
- Celebrate all the hard work and successes of the industry with awards, covering every aspect of work including; Employee Experience, HR Technology, Recruiting, L&D and Achieving Excellence in HR.
WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR 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
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSOR
PLATINUM 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.
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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