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EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE SERIES

Beyond resilience:
Leading through complexity and constant change


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Executive Roundtable Series

The Future of Work,
Workforce, and
Workplaces


3 July 2025 | 9am to 1pm

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Executive Roundtables Series

The Future of Work,
Workforce, and
Workplaces

3 July 2025 | 9am to 1pm

Curtin University Dubai

EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE SERIES

Beyond resilience:
Leading through complexity and constant change



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Technology, economic shifts, and changing workplace skills are completely rewriting how organisations operate. We are no longer waiting for things to settle back to normal; change is the permanent norm.

This edition of the Executive Roundtable explores how leaders can navigate this continuous wave of disruption. Rather than trying to bounce back to old ways of doing things, this session focuses on how forward-thinking leaders can build resilience and keep moving their organisations forward.

It is a platform for executives, industry professionals, and strategic thinkers to come together and share practical insights on leading through uncertainty and driving sustainable growth.

Join us for this impactful exchange of ideas as we look at how to navigate ongoing disruption and lead with confidence.

EVENT DETAILS

Date 22 August 2026
Time 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location Hybrid
Dress code Business casual
Access By invitation only
Registration required for confirmation

SPEAKERS

Keynote Speaker
Emine Yilmaz Butun

CEO

Accelerate MEA & ITT Nexus

Speaker 8
Professor Katarina Miljkovic OAM

Deputy Head of School, Earth and Planetary Sciences

Curtin University


Speaker 6
Chada El Islam Benmahcene

Founder and CEO

ENTROGX Ventures


Speaker 7
Dalia Abi Mosleh

Director of Technology

Gartner


Speaker 4
Hailey Yoon

AI & Tech Advisor at Manara (YC W21)

CTO, DevelopL


Speaker 5
Tasneem Fathima

Senior Solutions Architect

Amazon Web Services (AWS)


Speaker 3
Zeina Kordab

Cloud Solution Architect

Microsoft


Speaker 9
Randa Hakim

Executive Consultancy Services

Ernst & Young (EY), MENA

Claudia Pinto
H.E. Claudia Pinto

Founder and CEO - The Empowering Women, Middle East

Head of Philanthropy and Sustainability Advisor of H.H. Sheikh Marwan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum


Benedicte Hennebo
Benedicte Hennebo

NED, Fractional CMO, Guest Lecturer, & Founder - BCB Services

Former Senior Executive at Honeywell, Danaher, & BT

KEYNOTE SPEAKER OF THE UPCOMING EDITION

Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi

HE Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi

Former UAE Minister of Environment & Water | Senior Vice President, Invescore

About the speaker

His Excellency Dr Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi is a distinguished Emirati statesman, diplomat, and senior institutional leader whose career exemplifies high-level strategic governance and crisis management across shifting global landscapes.


Dr Al Kindi commenced his diplomatic career in 1984 at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He served at the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations in New York from 1986 to 1995, representing the nation at the UN Security Council and holding key leadership roles as Rapporteur and Vice Chairman of the Fourth Committee during the UN General Assembly. Following his tenure as Chargé d'Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, he served as Director of the Ruler's Office for the Government of Fujairah from 1997 to 2006 and sat on the Consultative Committee of the GCC Supreme Council.


Dr Al Kindi was appointed to the UAE Federal Cabinet as Minister of Environment and Water, where he led nationwide policy on environmental protection, water resource management, and ecological sustainability. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Invescore and sitting on the Board of Trustees for the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC), Dr Al Kindi bridges the gap between public policy, international relations, and private enterprise. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Political Science and a Doctorate (PhD) in Public Administration from the University of California.


In his keynote address, Dr Al Kindi will draw upon decades of frontline diplomatic and ministerial experience to provide essential insights on maintaining institutional stability, guiding strategic foresight, and leading through complexity and constant change.

PAST SPEAKERS

Emine Yilmaz Butun
Founder and CEO, Accelerate MEA & IIT Nexus
Benedicte Hennebo
CMO, NED, Ex VIP, Honeywell
Professor Katarina Milijkovic
Deputy Head of School, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University
Chada El Islam Benmahcene
Founder and CEO, ENTROGX Ventures
Dalia Abi Mosleh
Director of Technology, Gartner
Hailey Yoon
CTO,DevelopL
Tasneem Fathima
Senior Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Zeina Kordab
Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Randa Hakim
Executive Consultancy Services, Ernst & Yound (EY) Mena

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS

Discover memorable snapshots from the Executive Roundtable, showcasing inspiring speakers, industry insights, and engaging conversations.

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Dr Jassim Al Awadhi
Mr Gowri Shankar Sivabala

Founder

Dubai AI Community

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FUTURE SESSIONS

Cyber Threats & Business Resilience


In a digital-first world, resilience is no longer optional.


From phishing to full-scale cyberattacks, today’s threats demand more than firewalls, they demand leadership.


Discover what it takes to protect your organisation from digital disruption and recover with confidence.

 Engineering Sustainability


Sustainability isn't just a checkbox; it’s a competitive advantage.


This session dives into how engineering innovation, environmental policy, and smart design are shaping future-ready businesses.


Learn how industry leaders are embedding sustainability into their long-term strategy.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Gain strategic insights on the forces reshaping business and leadership

Engage in peer-to-peer dialogue with industry leaders and decision-makers

Explore forward-thinking strategies for talent and transformation

Connect with Curtin Dubai’s executive and incubation ecosystem

Access to Curtin’s knowledge ecosystem and industry-academic network