Jorge Sebastiao: International ICT speaker. Seasoned CTO, with Blockchain, AI, Web3, XR, Gaming, Cloud, Sustainable, Blockchain, Tokenization, CyberSecurity, IoT, 5G, Robotics, & ICT innovation professional focused on business value; brings experience, creativity, structure, motivation, & agility. Over 35 years of ICT experience, covering, innovation, architecture as well as risk management, compliance, auditing, certification, business continuity, & disaster recovery. Served sectors include Telecom, Oil & Gas, Financial , Government, Defense, HealthCare, & Education. Created the process A6 of security: Assess, Architect, Apply, Administer, Awareness & Agility. He architects practical & business focused solutions using standards & industry best practices.
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Matteo Boffa: Matteo Boffa is a Swiss Serial Impact-Entrepreneur and investor, resident in Dubai since 2016. After dedicating over 9 years of his career in the world of finance (Swiss Private Banker) and nearly 2 years in the Swiss Army (Chief Sergeant Major), he decided to make a radical change in his life and undertake a path linked to sustainability, social positive impact and the protection of the environment. He is an active investor and part of the board of several companies worldwide. Matteo also lectures entrepreneurship, social impact and sustainability in multiple universities in the UAE and Switzerland.
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Ismail Tekin: As the Managing Partner and Global Liaison at Lambert & Co. in Downtown Dubai, he spearheaded efforts to connect international businesses locally, focusing on sustainable growth and efficient operations. By leveraging professional shared services and forming strategic alliances, they provide seamless business solutions to our clientele, freeing up valuable time for them to focus on core business activities. He is also the Founder at The World Impacteurs, a platform that facilitates meaningful connections between purpose-driven founders and impact-focused investors. By curating and matching groundbreaking projects with investors seeking to make a lasting impact, he has successfully facilitated investments that drive positive change in society.
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Ghassan Cheade: Dynamic logistics and supply chain management executive with 25 years of experience driving organizational success across the Middle East and Africa. Expertise in strategic planning, business development, and operational leadership, with a proven ability to transform companies into major industry player. Skilled in building performing teams, fostering client relationships, and delivering solutions to complex challenges. Seeking to leverage extensive experience to enhance operational excellence and drive growth for a forward-thinking organization.
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Hani H Helou: An internationally experienced finance professional with a career in external audit, financial control as well as establishing, leading and transforming the finance function. Core strengths include the adaptability to working in highly fluid or well-structured environments, multiple stakeholder management, the design and implementation of corporate governance structures, strategic planning & reporting frameworks, as well as performance measurement & improvement processes. Led several transformation initiatives including operational restructurings and cost optimization: Merger of two strategic business units (in the Oil & Gas industry); cost optimization during the Global Financial Crisis to protect productive operations, preserve value created and maximize acquisition interest (Financial Services industry); carve-out of a new business unit post incubation (Industrial Real Estate Development sector).
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Alfonso Jiménez: Alfonso Jiménez is the founding partner of Alfonso Jiménez Abogados. His professional career in Spanish Law has encompassed areas such as Corporate, Civil, and Real Estate Law. He transitioned career into the finance sector, a move that provided him with a unique and multidisciplinary perspective. Alfonso believes that a solid legal foundation for any new company is essential for success in the financial word, this being a fundamental pillar in financial decision-making.
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Henri-Jean Vittecoq: Henri-Jean Vittecoq is a French businessman and event creator known for his work primarily in communications, travel, and event production. He has held key roles such as President and Founder of Groupe EXPLORACTION since 1988, which operates in France and the Middle East with a base in Dubai. His earlier career included roles at Shell Canada, Bank of America Canada, and Massey Ferguson in human resources and commercial sectors across several countries.
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Ahmed Refaie: Serial Entrepreneur. Quant-Engineer (Creating Gravity & Singularity in Dubai) Boundary Spanner-Homme d'Affaires/Consiglieri-Investment Architect-M&A/JVs-FDI-MICE-CFA Instructor-6X Founder-2X Exit-2X Merger/Consolidation.
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Sam Evan: Sam envisions a world where nature thrives alongside humanity. His vision to create a sustainable future resulted in co-founding Verde Whisper. Sam Evan is an international conference speaker and holds a degree in Actuarial Mathematical Science. His desire to make meaningful impact drives his advocacy for environmental conservation and a sustainable future.
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Daniel Mulcahy: I bring a diverse range of experience in leadership, project management, coaching, and facilitation, together with a heart full of purpose whenever I step into a workplace. I thrive on cultivating trust, positive morale, and forward momentum while uniting teams and individuals as we move toward shared goals and personal growth. I am currently the Project Coordinator at The Sparkle Foundation, and have also Worked in Dubai’s real estate market, managing end-to-end property sales and leasing. In the past , I have Delivered high-quality client service and guided families through important financial decisions, strengthening skills in customer experience and relationship management.
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