The Changemakers Conference 2026: Ambition | Dubai
UAE
8:00am to 4:30pm GST // 5 November 2026
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CHANGEMAKERS CONFERENCE: AMBITION
A rallying cry for marketers to reclaim their rightful place at the heart of business growth, leadership and societal progress. This is not ambition in its outdated, aggressive form, but ambition rooted in purpose, culture and collective progress. It's about leaders who drive growth while shaping organisations, brands and societies for the better.
"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark." Michelangelo
WHY AMBITION?
Marketing sits at the heart of business growth, leadership and societal progress - yet too often underplays its own impact.
In a time of uncertainty, transformation and pressure, ambition reconnects confidence with responsibility.
Ambition is about aiming higher - for our businesses, our careers, our industries and our communities.
It’s about restoring pride in what marketing can achieve and telling those stories more boldly.
Ambition gives marketers permission to be confident about their role in shaping the future.
Growth, innovation and progress don’t happen by accident - they require belief, drive and the courage to set meaningful goals.
The Changemakers Conference puts ambition on the table to reset expectations, reframe leadership and challenge our industry not to aim too low — and reach it.
Ambition for our careers.
Ambition for our brands and businesses.
Ambition for the future of work and growth.
For marketers who mean business.
The Speakers
Liam Findlay
Rania Masri El-Khatib
Helen Tupper
Jason Leavy
Samira Cutts
Venue
Museum of The FutureSheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Center Second - Dubai
Date
5 November 2026Time
8:30-4:30pm GSTDress Code
Smart CasualMADE BY MEMBERS
Made by Members is a celebration of The Marketing Society community – these sessions are created for Members, with Members, by Members. As part of the Changemakers Challenge Conference, these short but powerful five-minute sessions, will spotlight three inspirational Members who will each share a deeply personal story of what challenge means to them. Honest, human, and thought-provoking, these moments are designed to remind us that the strength of our Society lies not just in the big ideas from the stage, but in the lived experiences of the Changemakers amongst us.
Terry Kane
A Journey to Everest Base Camp
Terry and his 12-year-old daughter embarked on a challenging 17-day trek to Everest Base Camp, covering hundreds of kilometres on foot and reaching an altitude of 5,364 metres in temperatures as low as -35°C.
Together, they navigated basic conditions, extreme altitude and very real risks. While Terry faced severe altitude sickness, his daughter showed extraordinary resilience—not only completing every step through her own grit and determination but also looking after her father when he needed her most.
As part of our Made by Members section, Terry and his daughter will share the story behind their unforgettable adventure and the lessons they learned about preparation, perseverance and pushing beyond perceived limits.
5+ Hours of inspiring, actionable content
15+ Ambitious Speakers
400+ Likeminded marketers who mean business. The opportunity to pause and connect
Ticket & Prices
Member Plus
Your complimentary ticket is included in your package. Please claim it using the link at the top of the page.Member Standard
395 AED - Please book using the link at the top of the page.Non Member
995 AED - Please book using the link at the top of the page.UAE The Marketing Society Changemakers Conference 2025 | Highlights
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