Nursing Operations & Nursing Care, Planning and Policy Specialist in Department of Nursing in Emirates Health Services, holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Mohammed Bin Rashid University. Judged in the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards since 2022 till date & International Council of Nurses (ICN) Abstract Reviewer since 2010 till date.

Strategic Excellence Leader with over 15 years of experience in institutional excellence, strategic planning, and performance transformation across the public and non-profit sectors. Renowned for translating strategic visions into measurable impact, leading national and international excellence and quality award journeys, and building sustainable performance frameworks aligned with Vision 2030.

A strategist and analytics-driven transformation leader with over two decades of experience delivering enterprise-scale infrastructure excellence, operational modernization, and data-led business growth. Bridging technology, governance, and commercial strategy to consistently produce measurable outcomes across national and enterprise platforms.

Mohammed Alzain is the CEO of Barns, the largest coffee chain in the Gulf region, known for driving rapid expansion, operational excellence, and strong organizational culture. He holds the Certificate of Management Excellence from Harvard Business School and has received global recognition, including Global 200 Inspirational Leaders and Visionary CEO of the Year awards.

Noufal is a strategy and finance leader with 12+ years' experience across multiple geographies including Asia, Europe and North America. He currently leads Away From Home channel strategy at PepsiCo. Previously, he was a Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group. He has an MBA from NYU Stern and a BS from IIT Madras.

Finance and strategy leader with MIT training and a track record spanning venture capital, banking, and emerging tech. Experienced in sourcing and executing strategic deals, driving growth, and integrating AI and analytics into corporate strategy. Recent founder experience in frontier technologies and building partnerships across innovation ecosystems. Specialties: Venture Sourcing, GenAI & Tech.

Dr. Rashed M. Karkain, author of Sustainable Development Leaders, is CEO of Sustainable Development Research and Training Institute, Vice President of the Society of Scholars in the UAE and an expert member of Mufakiru AlEmarat. Dr. Karkain possesses 28+ years in scientific research, innovation, sustainable development, and environmental leadership.

Venkata Sai Reddy Kotu is a Senior Software Engineer at DocuSign, architecting Intelligent Agreement Management systems supporting millions in revenue. A Distinguished Fellow of SCRS, Fellow of IETE, and Senior Member of IEEE, he brings 15+ years of expertise in API-first architecture, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven automation to digital transformation.

Mohamed Mowena, Group Business Development Officer at Evergrow since 2021. Possesses 26 years of experience in Process engineering, Project management, Strategic Investments, and Business transformation. Earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering / Alexandria University and an MBA / Georgia State University, emphasizing reliability, sustainability, and growth in the Chemicals & Fertilizers sector.

For 30+ years, Dr. Mohamed has led and contributed to various projects to assess organizational performance, improve effectiveness and create GREAT customer and employee experiences. Previously, Mohamed worked for Zain Group in Kuwait and Bahrain, Vodafone Egypt, Arthur Andersen, Beyout Investment Group, and the Ministry of Finance in Kuwait.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Senior Staff Accountant at Ashton Woods Homes with international audit and accounting experience. Anastasiia holds a Master’s degree in Accounting and Taxation and specializes in financial reporting, corporate accounting, and process improvement, bringing strong analytical expertise and a global perspective to business evaluation.

Ivan Shvaichenko is a global technology executive with hands-on experience in building and scaling GPU-based HPC infrastructure and cloud platforms. He contributes a strategic, systems-level perspective on innovation, scalability, and long-term value creation. Ivan defines long-term vision and global strategy, leads infrastructure expansion, and directs strategic partnerships at Boosteroid.

Aakash Sirohi is a business strategy and operations leader with 20+ years of experience across healthcare, defense, and private industry. He is Co-Founder and CEO/COO of New Hope Health Co. and an independent consultant, advising leaders on transformation, operational excellence, and technology-enabled growth, with a global perspective.

Asad is a finance and governance professional with 30 years experience of working with Boards, senior management and investment stakeholders across MENA and Asia. His career includes roles in public companies, private equity and MNCs. Currently he is CFO at Amjaad Trading and Manufacturing Company. He is a Chartered Accountant.