8:00am GMT+04
9:00am GMT+04
Opening Remarks
Speakers
Professor of Practice in CSR, McGill University, Canada and the President & Founder, CSR Training Institute
Wayne Dunn is a Professor of Practice in CSR at McGill University and the President & Founder of the
CSR Training Institute. He’s a Stanford University Sloan Fellow with a M.Sc. in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
He is a veteran of 20+ years of award winning, hands-on, CSR and sustainability work. His work spans the globe, covering many industries and sectors...
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9:15am GMT+04
Welcome Address
Speakers
Director General, Community Development Authority, Government of Dubai
Mr. Khaled Mohammed Al Kamda has contributed tomajor advancements that have helped in thedevelopment of Dubai. His extensive experience instrategically planning growth in vital public andprivate sector organisations has seen him in seniorpositions with major companies and institutions...
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9:30am GMT+04
10:00am GMT+04
10:40am GMT+04
MORNING PLENARY DISCUSSION: Moving Beyond CSR: Evolving Towards A Sustainable Social Impact Framework
Speakers
Senior Director of Human Resources, Middle East & Africa, Hilton Worldwide
Koray Genckul is the Senior Director of Human Resources, Middle East and Africa (MEA), for Hilton Worldwide. Supported by a team of five senior HR leaders and overseeing a wider team of 130+ HR professionals, he is responsible for human resources management across 78 operating and...
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Transformational Solutions Leader, UAE & Gulf, Cisco
Ms. Victoria Lee runs Cisco’s Transformational Solutions Sales for the UAE and Gulf region,leading large-scale opportunities that are aligned to country digitization agendas, such asTransportation/Aviation, Safety & Security and Smart Cities. Victoria works closely withCisco’s...
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Chairman and CEO, Nestlé Middle East
Yves Manghardt is Chairman and CEO of Nestlé Middle East which employs more than 11,000 people and operates 18 factories across 13 countries in the region.Yves joined Nestlé in 1984 and has held various leading positions in markets such as Japan, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Vietnam...
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Senior Advisor, Foundation Center, Abu Dhabi and New York
Lisa Philp is Senior Advisor at Foundation Center, a NGO headquartered in New York. In this role, she connects funders and philanthropy networks with data, research, and technology to encourage more strategic and collaborative giving. She splits her time between Abu Dhabi and New...
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11:20am GMT+04
12:00pm GMT+04
SO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP THINK TANK (PANEL) Social Innovation And Entrepreneurship In The Impact Investment Space: Challenges And Opportunities
Speakers
Director of Corporate Communications & CSR, Invest AD
Founder of Anjez and SVP at Abu Dhabi Investment Company
Manar Al Hinai is an award-winning Emirati writer and entrepreneur.
Manar is a Senior Vice President and heads the corporate communications and corporate social responsibility (CSR) division at Abu Dhabi Investment Company.
She...
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Managing Director, Flat6Labs Abu Dhabi
Victor is the new managing director of Flat6labs Abu Dhabi; previously he managed Afkar.me, which is part of Intigral the largest digital media service company in MENA. Afkar.me is an incubator/accelerator of early stage digital start-up based in Dubai. After setting up the accelerator...
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CEO & Co-Founder, Impact Hub
A serial entrepreneur wearing many hats, Aman Merchant is CEO andco-founder at Impact Hub Dubai (www.impacthub.ae), a global networkof over 12,000 impact-driven entrepreneurs & innovators in over 90locations.He holds a 1st Class Masters Degree with Hons from Oxford University and...
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Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Foundation
Clare Woodcraft is the Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Foundation, the national foundation of the UAE, and is responsible for driving its vision of supporting youth development in the country. In her role as CEO she oversaw the transition of the Foundation from a traditional grant-making...
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12:40pm GMT+04
1:10pm GMT+04
1:35pm GMT+04
2:45pm GMT+04
PANEL DISCUSSION: Bridging the PPP Gap: Working better with the public and government sector to effectively address societal issues
Speakers
Advisor Partner Relations, UNICEF
Ourania Dionysiou is UNICEF’s Advisor on Partner Relations for the Gulf Area. In this capacity Ourania leads UNICEF’s partnerships’ team in the management of high-level, high-net-worth relationships with public and private sector stakeholders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...
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Executive Director, Centre for Economic Growth, INSEAD
Patricia McCall is currently the Executive Director and the Centre for Economic Growth, based in Abu Dhabi. The Centre for Economic Growth is a partnership with INSEAD and focuses on developing policy recommendations for regional governments and private sector in the area of economic...
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Managing Director Gulf Area, SOS Children’s Village International
Nicole Nassar is the Managing Director of the international branch office of SOS Children’s Villages Gulf Area Office, the first representation and partnerships office of the worldwide federation of SOS Children’s Villages International.Nicole has more than 18 years professional...
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Co-Founder and CEO, Consult and Coach for a Cause (C3)
Medea Nocentini is Vice President, Corporate Development, at OSN, the leading Pay TV platform in the MENA region, where she is responsible for corporate strategy and planning, market intelligence, market research, transformation and program management. While at OSN, Medea founded...
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3:10pm GMT+04
3:30pm GMT+04
4:00pm GMT+04
PANEL DISCUSSION Engaging And Motivating Stakeholders And Employees To Scale Performance Of Social Impact Programmes
Speakers
Head of Human Resources, DHL Express
Anu Daga heads the Human Resources function for DHL Express UAE, the market leader in the international express industry. Anu holds a Master’s degree from Murdoch University and has over 15 years of professional experience across all domains of the Human Resources function. She...
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CSR Manager, Microsoft Gulf
Board of Advisors, Nakhweh
With over 15 years of experience, Helen’s experience spans disciplines such as marketing,advertising, non-profit management, technology and entrepreneurship. She has workedwith brands such as LG Electronics, Porsche, Audi, EMAAR International, Royal Jordanian,Zain Telecom while...
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4:30pm GMT+04
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Speakers
Founder and Chairman, Mowgli Foundation
Tony Bury born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, educated in the UK, but has lived and beeninvolved in the Middle East for 50 years. Tony is a serial entrepreneur establishing a numberof which he has exited the majority successfully with some failures on the way! He maintainsa portfolio of minority...
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5:05pm GMT+04
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Professor of Practice in CSR, McGill University, Canada and the President & Founder, CSR Training Institute
Wayne Dunn is a Professor of Practice in CSR at McGill University and the President & Founder of the
CSR Training Institute. He’s a Stanford University Sloan Fellow with a M.Sc. in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
He is a veteran of 20+ years of award winning, hands-on, CSR and sustainability work. His work spans the globe, covering many industries and sectors...
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5:20pm GMT+04
6:00pm GMT+04
8:30am GMT+04
9:00am GMT+04
Opening Remarks
Speakers
Professor of Practice in CSR, McGill University, Canada and the President & Founder, CSR Training Institute
Wayne Dunn is a Professor of Practice in CSR at McGill University and the President & Founder of the
CSR Training Institute. He’s a Stanford University Sloan Fellow with a M.Sc. in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
He is a veteran of 20+ years of award winning, hands-on, CSR and sustainability work. His work spans the globe, covering many industries and sectors...
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9:05am GMT+04
KEYNOTE SESSION Achieving more in CSR and Social Impact
Speakers
Founder, Giving Evidence
Caroline Fiennes is one of the few people whose work has appeared in both The Lancet and OK! Magazine. She is a leading advocate and campaigner for effective philanthropy, in which she has worked for twelve years. She serves on boards of: Charity Navigator; The Cochrane Collaboration...
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9:40am GMT+04
10:20am GMT+04
Utilising Technology To Create Partnerships For Social Impact Ventures
Speakers
Head of Brand Advertising, Facebook Middle East & Africa
Amira Rashad is the regional Head of Brand Advertising at Facebook MENAP. She works closely with leading Brands to define the strategy behind their Facebook and Instagram investments. Amira has 20+ years of strategy, operations and marketing experience across the media, consumer and...
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10:40am GMT+04
11:00am GMT+04
11:30am GMT+04
IN CONVERSATION WITH Global and Regional Social Impact Investment Trends
Speakers
Founder and Managing Partner, Women's Angel Investment Network (WAIN), Balthazar Capital
Heather Henyon has 18 years of experience in entrepreneurship, emerging markets, angel investing, financial technology, credit and impact investment. She is currently Founding Partner of Athena CFO, an outsourced CFO and finance advisory firm for start-ups, SMEs, growth companies...
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11:50am GMT+04
HOT TOPIC TALKING POINT: NGOs & NPOs Is It Time For Regional NGOs, Charities And Foundations To Move Away From Traditional Philanthropic Activities Towards Strategic Social Impact?
Moderators
Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Foundation
Clare Woodcraft is the Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Foundation, the national foundation of the UAE, and is responsible for driving its vision of supporting youth development in the country. In her role as CEO she oversaw the transition of the Foundation from a traditional grant-making...
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Speakers
CEO and Founder, The Sparkle Foundation
Sarah Brook is the CEO and Founder of The Sparkle Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, established to create brighter sustainable futures for vulnerable people around the world.
The Foundation’s current project, Sparkle Malawi provides education, nutritional support, medical...
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Director, Business Development, Global Sustain, an Expert Advisor to the European Commission on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), member of the secretariat of the United Nations Global Compact Network
Costis brings 28 years working experience in the consulting and communication fields having worked and collaborated with ERT (Greek National Radio & TV), BBC World Service and Radio France International. He has also worked as Editorial Director, Marketing and Product Manager at large...
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Secretary General, Friends of Cancer Patients
Dr. Sawsan A. S. Al Madhi has more than 12 years progressive leadership skills and experience in strategy, operations and administration for the not-profit charitable sector. Currently working with one of the most reputable charities in the UAE as the Director General for Friends...
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Vice President, Head of External Relations, Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
As Vice President, Head of External Relations for Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV), Neil is responsible for generating income from MMVs existing donor base as well as generating new and innovative sources to support the work of the organisation for years to come. Through leadership...
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12:35pm GMT+04
CASE STUDY Designing and Scaling the Multi-Stakeholder Social Impact Venture
Speakers
Managing Director, Wa3i
Certified in Bullet Proof Manager course by CRESTCOM TRAINERS
Implementing a quality management system in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 standards.
Management and Technical Multi- Role background
Team building and exceptional interpersonal relationships...
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Principal Consultant, Ghadan
11 years’ experience on the Human Resource Management & Leadership with multicultural experience and understanding gained from my work at leading organizations with extensive experience in the Educational, Retail, FMCG, Banking and Non Profit Sector.I am working as a principle consultant...
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CSR Director, Saudi Aramco
Engineering degree from Riyadh University, Saudi Arabia
MBA, The University of Hull, UK
Planning and Financial Director, Saudi Aramco
Corporate Social Responsibility Director, Saudi Aramco, In charge of social programs that addresses different sectors of the society such as Needy...
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1:00pm GMT+04
2:00pm GMT+04
2:20pm GMT+04
EDUCATION THINK TANK (PANEL DISCUSSION) Launching The Next Generation Of Social Innovators And Entrepreneurs from Educational Academies
Speakers
Assistant Dean for Training & Community Service - College of Economics & Political Science, Sultan Qaboos University
Munther Albusaidi is the Assistant Dean for Training & Community Service at the College of Economics & Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University. His role involves building ties with the private and public sectors to enable effective collaboration between the college and the...
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Director, WOMENA
Elissa Freiha learned how to confidently be an angel investor by investing with and getting mentored by her peers. The experience inspired her to co-found this platform to empower other women to do the same. She oversees marketing, business development, sales, events, and member satisfaction...
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Associate Dean, Applied Communications Division, Head Media Program DMC, Chair Master's in Culture & Creative Industries, Higher Colleges of Technology
Fazal Malik is a seasoned media practitioner, mentor and academic with over two decades of rich international experience in educational leadership, strategic communications and community based media entrepreneurship. He is currently working as Associate Dean for the Applied Communication...
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CEO, Director of Consultancy, Head of Social Impact, Sustainability Platform, VentureFin, C3
Tena is a Social impact consultant passionate about women empowerment, community development and social impact measurement. She is based in Dubai with extensive experience in the Middle East, Caribbean, and South and Southeast Asia. She is a Co-founder and CEO of The Sustainability...
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3:00pm GMT+04
3:30pm GMT+04
DUAL PERSPECTIVE CASE STUDY: How can companies align their business interests & use their expertise to sustainably support unprivileged communities?
Speakers
Associate Director Corporate Partnership Habitat For Humanity International EMEA, Habitat for Humanity International
Heather is the Associate Director, Corporate Engagement, Europe, Middle East and Africa. She is experienced in directly initiating and managing corporate and foundation partnerships as well as overseeing corporate & foundation fundraising in a number of countries across the region...
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Manager- Marketing Communications & CSR, Xpress Money
A humanitarian with extensive experience in Brand Management, Mr. Rahul Krishnakumar, serves as Manager- Marketing Communications & CSR at Xpress Money. Rahul heads the CSR program of Xpress Money called H.O.P.E., which stands for Helping Our People & Environment, in the diverse international...
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3:50pm GMT+04
4:15pm GMT+04
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Professor of Practice in CSR, McGill University, Canada and the President & Founder, CSR Training Institute
Wayne Dunn is a Professor of Practice in CSR at McGill University and the President & Founder of the
CSR Training Institute. He’s a Stanford University Sloan Fellow with a M.Sc. in Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
He is a veteran of 20+ years of award winning, hands-on, CSR and sustainability work. His work spans the globe, covering many industries and sectors...
Read More →