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EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE SERIES

Women in STEM


| Date: 17 January 2026 | 8:30am to 1:30pm

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Executive Roundtable Series

The Future of Work,
Workforce, and
Workplaces


3 July 2025 | 9am to 1pm

Curtin University Dubai
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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

Women in STEM


| Saturday 17 January 2026 | 8:30am to 1:30pm

Register now

Technology is transforming every industry, and women are at the forefront of this change. In a world defined by rapid innovation, the voices shaping our future must be as diverse as the challenges we face.

 

This edition, Women in STEM, highlights the voices driving progress in AI, cyber security, data, and beyond.

It is a platform for executives, professionals, and aspiring leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue on leadership, diversity, and the power of technology to create sustainable impact.

 

Join this powerful exchange of ideas that spotlight diversity, equity, and the transformative role of technology in building a sustainable future.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: 17 January 2026
Location: Curtin University Dubai, DIAC
Dress code: Business casual

SPEAKERS

Keynote Speaker
Emine Yilmaz Butun

CEO

Accelerate MEA & IIT Nexus

Speaker 8
Prof Katarina Miljkovic

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

C-Suite Strategy Executive, MD and Founder - BCB Services

Fractional CMO, NED. Ex VP Honeywell

PAST SPEAKERS

Komal Bader
Regional Talent Development Manager at Savills Middle East
Maria Semykoz
People Strategy Consultant for Al Futtaim Group
Nitin Bansal
ASenior Learning Partner, Emirates NBD
Akbar Khan
Head of Learning and Employee Experience, Al Tayer Motors
Dr Jassim Al Awadhi
Senior Director - Digital Transformation Principal, du
Carter Tian
Head of MEA Regional Solution Architect - Alibaba Cloud
Dr Hoda Alkhzaimi
Co-Chair for Global Future Council for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum
Dr Isha Farha Quraishy
AI & Spatial AI Innovation Strategist, Oracle
Dr Mazin
Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences, Alvarez & Marsal Middle East
Gowri Shankar
Founder, Dubai AI Community
Kader Es Slami
Head of AI & Smart Data Practice, e& (etisalat)
Eric Moneyang
Senior Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft
Nader Torki
Founder and CEO | AI Strategy Consultant | Sia AI Consultancy

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PREVIOUS SESSIONS

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