TKS Showcase | In Collaboration With Dubai Future Foundation
TKS x DFF Showcase
The bold ones don’t wait for the world to change, they pioneer it.
In collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation, TKS is proud to welcome guests from across the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. Speakers include:
Maitha Alsuwaidi, COO at Microsoft
Irfan Verjee, UAE Transformation Leader at IBM
Alia Al Mur, Chief Transformation Officer at Dubai Future Foundation
Joulan Abdul Khalek, AI Governance Lead at Meta
Raed Hergli, VP of Government Engagement at Visa
Karim Kherani, VP Global Expansion at Careem
Kartik Renjen, Head of Startups at Amazon (AWS)
Hala Ebrahim, Partner at Antler
Florian Krüger-Herbert, Head of Innovation Technology at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
The event will be interactive, featuring a mix of activities, panels, and speakers. At the event you'll experience "Innovate Alley", which showcases student-led solutions.
Agenda
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Registration & Networking
Explore Innovate Alley and connect with students, mentors, and industry guests.
10:30 - 12:00 PM: Main Stage Sessions (Part 1)
Spotlight presentations, panels with corporate partners and alumni, and a fireside chat.
12:00 - 12:30 PM: Innovate Alley, Brainpods, Photobooth
Explore student moonshots and projects in an open, interactive format. Engage with students, discuss topics like the future of AI, and takes pictures at our Photobooth.
12:30 - 2:00 PM: Main Stage Sessions (Part 2)
Moonshot presentations and corporate panels.
2:00 - 2:30 PM: Closing & Networking Reception
Wrap up with final words and network with industry leaders, guests, and students.
This is a family event and we highly recommend parents to bring their children (all ages).
*Registration is required as we have limited spots available.