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IMPACT COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING

22 NOVEMBER 2022 | ADDRESS SKY VIEW HOTEL, DUBAI

The Fast Company Middle East Impact Council is an invitation-only collective of innovative leaders and the most creative people in business. The group meets several times a year to discuss some of the greatest opportunities and most pressing challenges of our time.

Now, Fast Company Middle East introduces this powerful program in the region for companies and council members to shape the future.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

What to Expect?

In-person Talks & Panels

The Impact Council Annual Meeting will showcase the innovative ways businesses and organizations are tackling the biggest challenges of our time. In the process, they are changing the world to be a better place for us all.

FC Workshop

Dive into intimate discussions with purpose-driven leaders talking about clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for cities and buildings, and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises.

SPEAKERS

Amandeep Bhangu

International Presenter & Moderator

Amira Ayoub

Head of MENA Programmes, World Green Building Council

Dina Epifanova

Global Head of Sustainability, IFFCO Group

Dr. Lamya Alomair

Head of AI and Bioinformatics, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)

Elias Baltassis

Partner & Director, Boston Consulting Group

Faisal Hamady

Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Faris El Mahgiub

Head of Design Thinking, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Fawaz Kilfaden

Chief Information & Smart City Officer, EMAAR, The Economic City

Florence Bulte

Chief Sustainability Officer, Chalhoub Group

Guillaume Thfoin

Chief Data Officer, Schneider Electric

Hervé collignon

Expert in Design Thinking, Founder of Hooks Strategy and Innovation

Jason Whittet

Head of cities, Amazon

Juliana Goga-Cooke

CEO, Academy of Design Thinking

Kader Es Slami

Head Of Artificial Intelligence And Smart Data, Etisalat

Karrishma Modhy

Managing Editor, Fast Company Middle East

Karolis Merkys

Head of Product and Digital Transformation, AW Rostamani Group

Khuloud Al Nuwais

Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation

Liselotte Lyngsø

Founder, CEO, Future Navigator

Mohamed AlHosani

Chief Sustainability Officer, BEEAH Group

Rachel Dawson

Correspondent, Fast Company Middle East

Ravi Raman

Publisher, Fast Company Middle East

Riaz Naqvi

Editor, Hill + Knowlton Strategies

Samantha O'Hara

Head of IT & Digital Transformation, Veolia Middle East

Siddhaarth Iyer

Head Of Digital, AXA Gulf

Valerie Hawley

Director of Corporate Partnerships, Sorbonne centre for artificial intelligence

Yousef Khalili

Senior Vice President of Professional Services, Tonomus

22 NOVEMBER 2022 | ADDRESS SKY VIEW HOTEL, DUBAI

13.30

Registration & Networking

14.30

Welcome Address from Fast Company Middle East

14.35

PANEL DISCUSSION: Are we harnessing the power of AI?

Artificial intelligence is rapidly morphing into something far more powerful: an everyday reality that shapes every industry and sector. Are organizations rethinking the way humans and machines interact within working environments?

Speakers:

Kader Es Slami, Head of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Data, Etisalat

Elias Baltassis, Partner & Director, Boston Consulting Group

Valerie Hawley, Executive Director – Center of Artificial Intelligence, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

Guillaume Thfoin, Chief Data Officer, Schneider Electric

Moderator: Riaz Naqvi, Editor, Hill + Knowlton Strategies

15.10

PANEL DISCUSSION: What’s next in Sustainable Business?

As sustainability for business continues to evolve to include net-zero, climate action, DEI, and ESG investing, how can organizations act with more urgency, intent, and commitment to deliver on the promises?

Speakers:

Eng Mohamed AlHosani, Chief Sustainability Officer, BEEAH Group

Florence Bulte, Chief Sustainability Officer, Chalhoub Group

Dina Epifanova, Global Head of Sustainability, IFFCO Group

Khuloud Al Nuwais, Chief Sustainability Officer, Emirates Foundation

Moderator: Karrishma Modhy, Managing Editor, Fast Company Middle East

15.40

PANEL DISCUSSION: Charting Economic Opportunities in the New Digital Paradigm

The digital sector’s multi-trillion-dollar expansion leaves leaders and decision-makers with only two options: adapt to its accelerating pace, or be left behind.

Speaker:

Faisal Hamady, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Ravi Raman, Publisher, Fast Company Middle East

Moderator: Karrishma Modhy, Managing Editor, Fast Company Middle East

15.55

PANEL DISCUSSION: Cities, workplaces, and homes will never be the same:

Inside the smart, sustainable, and digital innovations that are reimagining how we live and work.

Speakers:

Amira Ayoub, Head of MENA Programmes, World Green Building Council

Fawaz Kilfaden, Chief Information & Smart City Officer, Emmar, The Economic City

Jason Whittet, Head of cities, AWS

Yousef Khalili, Senior Vice President of Professional Services, Tonomus

Moderator: Amandeep Bhangu, International Presenter & Moderator

16.30

Networking Coffee Break

16.45

PANEL DISCUSSION: Designing for Future:

There is a dramatic shift in thinking, especially when designing and building effective solutions for business problems.

Speakers:

Faris El Mahgiub, Head of Design Thinking, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Hervé collignon, Expert in Design Thinking, Founder of Hooks Strategy and Innovation

Julia Goga-Cooke, CEO, Academy of Design Thinking

Liselotte Lyngsø, Founder, CEO, Future Navigator

Moderator: Rachel Dawson, Correspondent, Fast Company Middle East

17.15

PANEL DISCUSSION: Humans at the Heart of Digital Transformation:

Digital transformation has enabled us to do more with less, automate mundane tasks, and foster highly productive and efficient operations. How can we ensure we drive digital initiatives that are truly effective?

Speakers:

Karolis Merkys, Head of Product and Digital Transformation, AW Rostamani Group

Dr. Lamya Alomair, Head of AI and Bioinformatics, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC)

Samantha O’Hara, Head of IT & Digital Transformation, Veolia Middle East

Siddhaarth Iyer, Head Of Digital, AXA Gulf

Moderator: Rachel Dawson, Correspondent, Fast Company Middle East

17.45

Fast Debate: The attendees participate in a challenge where Each team gets 10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to present their case

Disruptions shaped by technology, climate crisis and geo-political instability will unite the world

18.00

Closing Remarks and Networking Cocktail Reception

19.00

End of Summit

MEMBERSHIP

1. Share your knowledge, insights, and perspectives

Imagine that the FC Impact Council is your business think tank—a body of the most inventive founders, energetic CEOs, designers and artists, and visionaries—coming together to share knowledge, ideas, and perspectives on business, society, innovation, and design.

2. Convene at the annual council meeting

Council members gather for a full day of open discussions and roundtables aimed at highlighting members’ viewpoints on the most urgent business and societal issues of the day. These conversations will form a blueprint for Fast Company’s coverage across 2022 and beyond.

3. Take part in webinars and virtual visits

Curated by Fast Company Middle East, these intimate gatherings give you an opportunity to mingle, ideate, and build relationships with council members and special guests.

4. Create lasting relationships with Fast Company Middle East editorial team

As a council member, Fast Company Middle East editors will rely on you frequently for your expertise, acumen, and perspectives, and members listed in the print issue of Fast Company Middle East.

**5. Enjoy complimentary access to Fast Company’s Innovation Festival and discounts to apply for Fast Company’s recognition programs**

Our team helps craft a curated experience for members who attend the Fast Company Innovation Festival. Members will also have an opportunity to nominate themselves or others as potential speakers at the festival. Members will also receive a discount on application fees for Fast Company Middle East recognition programs (Most Innovative Companies, World Changing Ideas, Innovation By Design, Best Workplaces for Innovators, Brands That Matter, Next Big Things in Tech) for their companies and companies the support as investors or board members.

SUB-COMMITTEES

Focused on specific industries act as a think tank—a body of the most inventive founders, energetic CEOs, designers and artists, and visionaries.

1. Artificial Intelligence

Harnessing the power of AI in innovative ways to impact lives, economies and society. Once a buzzword, artificial intelligence is rapidly morphing into something far more powerful: an everyday reality that shapes every industry and sector. The AI sub-committee will deliberate on a wide range of topics on the impact AI will have on humanity.

2. Digital Transformation

The rise of technologies is pushing companies to overhaul legacy systems and plan a cohesive digital transformation. This sub-committee will discuss how businesses can succeed in the digital economy and achieve optimal utilization of key features of digitization.

3. Future Cities

Cities of the future need to be more human and nurture a strong sense of community. How can cities be digital, intelligent, autonomous and inclusive? This sub-committee will discuss how future cities can leverage data to optimise resources.

4. Cognitive Living

Is cognitive living based on collective intelligence, where the urban fabric acts in a proactive manner? How can ongoing changes and interactions between the city and its users be addressed without human intervention and proactively? This sub-committee will deliberate on the potential of cognitive living.

5. Design Thinking

How can design thinking approaches be applied to business? Can it encourage organizations to focus on the people they’re creating for, leading to better products, services, and internal processes?

REGISTRATION CLOSED

PARTNERSHIP

Integrated sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact, Fast Company Middle East Director Business Strategy Abhinav@fastcompanyme.com