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Saana Azzam – Chief Inspiration Officer, Public Speaking Expert

Saana Azzam, known as the “Chief Inspiration Officer,” is a dynamic economist, keynote speaker, and founder of MENA Speakers, the Middle East’s leading speakers bureau. With a Master’s in Economics and accolades like “Female Economist of the Year,” she blends financial acumen with powerful communication skills to elevate global events. Whether hosting high-profile gatherings for brands like Spotify or moderating for governments and royalty, Saana’s unique mix of leadership, strategic insight, and cultural finesse makes her a standout voice in the world of public speaking.

2 September

Peter Vickery – EVP Head of Distribution and Sales at First Abu Dhabi Bank

Peter Vickery is a high-impact financial services executive with a global track record of transforming banking operations and driving billion-dollar results across the UK, Africa, the U.S., and the UAE. Starting his career at 16 and becoming Barclays UK’s youngest Director at 26, he has since led major turnarounds, including transforming Africa’s largest bank from bottom to top in service rankings and managing teams of up to 17,000 people. With executive education from Cambridge and Harvard, Vickery blends strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver sustained growth, market leadership, and high-performing cultures across competitive markets.

2 September

Pamela Peeters – Founding Exec. Director, Institute for a Sustainable Planet

Pamela Peeters is a globally recognized environmental economist and sustainability leader, known for her lifelong dedication to promoting conscious business and green innovation. From launching her first environmental magazine at age 12 to founding the Sustainable Planet Film Festival and authoring Urban Ecology, she has consistently championed sustainable living through media, research, and international consulting. With accolades such as being named one of the top 50 most powerful women in the green economy, Peeters continues to inspire global action through education, advocacy, and visionary leadership in sustainable development.

2 September

Marisa Peer – Renowned Rapid Transformational Therapy Trainer

Marisa Peer is a world-renowned therapist, best-selling author, and creator of Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®), known for her life-changing work with everyone from celebrities to CEOs. With over 30 years of experience, she has empowered thousands through her innovative therapy method, self-hypnosis programs, and global training initiatives. As the founder of the I Am Enough movement and creator of Dietless Life, Peer continues to inspire deep, lasting transformation by making powerful mindset shifts accessible to all.

2 September

His Eminence Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche – Scholar, Author, Peace Activist

His Eminence Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche is a revered Tibetan Buddhist master and Dzogchen lineage holder, recognized from childhood as a holy child and trained under some of the most eminent Buddhist teachers of our time. With a gentle yet profound teaching style, he offers timeless wisdom that helps individuals unlock the deeper meaning of life through simple, transformative insights. For over three decades, Rinpoche has inspired global audiences with his retreats and teachings, and his visionary project, the Mahasiddha Sanctuary for Universal Peace, embodies his lifelong dedication to compassion, peace, and spiritual awakening for all.

2 September

Gerd Leonhard – Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Author, Humanist

Gerd Leonhard is a globally respected German futurist, author, and speaker known for his powerful insights on the intersection of humanity and technology. With a diverse background spanning theology, music, and early internet entrepreneurship, he brings a unique, humanistic lens to the ethical challenges of digital transformation. Through influential works like Technology vs. Humanity and visionary talks worldwide, Leonhard champions a future where innovation is balanced with empathy, purpose, and profound respect for what makes us human.

2 September

Dr. Usama Fayyad – Executive Director, Institute for Experiential AI, Chairman, Open Insights

Dr. Usama Fayyad is a pioneering data scientist, entrepreneur, and AI thought leader who founded Open Insights to help organizations unlock the full value of their data through strategic consulting, big data innovation, and machine learning solutions. With a PhD in AI/ML and over 100 publications, 30 patents, and advisory roles with institutions like the World Economic Forum and Imperial College, he has shaped the evolution of data science globally. As a former tech executive, editor, and prolific startup advisor, Usama continues to lead the charge in transforming industries through intelligent, data-driven innovation.

2 September

Dr. Abir Haddad – Founder of Institute for Legal Transformation

Dr. Abir Haddad is a pioneering legal futurist and founder of the Institute for Legal Transformation, where she bridges comparative law, technology, and climate action to reshape legal systems for a rapidly changing world. With a PhD summa cum laude and global advisory roles—including with the UNFCCC, she empowers institutions to adapt through interdisciplinary innovation. Known for her bold vision, modern teaching methods, and love for desert nights and science slams, Dr. Haddad is redefining law with purpose, diversity, and forward-thinking resilience.

2 September

Professor Henrik von Scheel – Industry 4.0 Originator, Strategist, Futurist, Speaker

Henrik von Scheel, one of the world’s most influential futurists, is the visionary mind behind the term “4th Industrial Revolution” and a driving force in shaping Europe’s digital future. Despite battling severe dyslexia and stuttering, he turned his challenges into strengths, developing a unique ability to detect patterns that have redefined strategy for 23% of Fortune 500 companies and influenced the GDP of 24 nations. His groundbreaking work, including contributions to Germany’s “Industry 4.0” and the EU’s “Digital Agenda,” continues to shape global innovation across 77 megatrends.

2 September

Vladimer Botsvadze – No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360

Vladimer Botsvadze is a globally acclaimed digital transformation and marketing strategist, ranked the No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360 and a top keynote speaker by Google. Trusted by Fortune 500s and startups alike, he blends expertise in marketing, AI, and cybersecurity to guide businesses through rapid digital change. As a mentor, advisor, and speaker at top institutions and global summits, Vladimer’s insights shape the future of tech and business, earning him a place among the world’s leading voices in innovation.

Saana Azzam – Chief Inspiration Officer, Public Speaking Expert

Peter Vickery – EVP Head of Distribution and Sales at First Abu Dhabi Bank

Pamela Peeters – Founding Exec. Director, Institute for a Sustainable Planet

Marisa Peer – Renowned Rapid Transformational Therapy Trainer

His Eminence Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche – Scholar, Author, Peace Activist

Gerd Leonhard – Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Author, Humanist

Dr. Usama Fayyad – Executive Director, Institute for Experiential AI, Chairman, Open Insights

Dr. Abir Haddad – Founder of Institute for Legal Transformation

Professor Henrik von Scheel – Industry 4.0 Originator, Strategist, Futurist, Speaker

Vladimer Botsvadze – No. 1 Global Marketing Thought Leader by Thinkers360

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