Inspiration: Changemakers Conference 2025 | UAE

UAE

This is not just a conference – it’s a challenge. A challenge to think bigger, act braver, and make a measurable impact in everything we do.

8:00am to 4:00pm // 6 November 2025

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The Changemakers Conference 2025 | UAE

Changemakers: Challenge | 6 November | Dubai

Who has stepped up?

  • Which brands are defying the greatest tests?
  • Which markets are ripe for contesters?
  • Who has felt the elation of beating the odds?
  • What societal trends have we overlooked?
  • How can we overcome personal challenges?
  • Which issues will marketers need to confront?

A call to action for marketers to not only adapt, but to lead and drive the change that is needed in today's world. As marketers, we are in a unique position to inspire transformation, disrupt the status quo, and create lasting positive change across industries and communities. We don't just sell products; we shape perceptions, challenge conventions, and spark movements.

At this Changemakers Conference, we’ll dive deep into the stories of those who have answered the challenge to change – the trailblazers who have turned adversity into opportunity and vision into impact. Our speakers will bring you fresh insights and innovative solutions on how marketers can be at the forefront of societal shifts, not just by responding to change but by being the ones who create it.

Join us for a day of empowering sessions that will push you to think differently, act boldly, and harness your potential as a changemaker. From redefining purpose-driven marketing and championing sustainability to leading with authenticity and driving digital transformation, each speaker will offer invaluable lessons on how you can be a catalyst for positive change in your organisation and beyond.

This is not just a conference – it’s a challenge.

A challenge to think bigger, act braver, and make a measurable impact in everything we do.

 

MORE SPEAKERS

Dominique Rose Van-Winther

Among her many executive and advisory roles, Dominique’s AI business is consolidated within Final Upgrade, a thought leadership, training & AI-powered consultancy. Final Upgrade al...
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Annie Arsane

Annie spent most of her 19 year career honing her brand building skills at Procter and Gamble. She spent over a decade specializing in Insights...
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Ebru Tuygun

Ebru Tuygun, who has nearly two decades of marketing leadership experience in global consulting firms, has established her own global marketing management company,
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Charlie Wright

Charlie Wright is the Founder & CEO of Humantra, a UAE-born wellness brand redefining hydration with integrity & purpose. After studying law in the UK...
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Andrej Arsenijevic

Andrej is the Executive Creative Director at MCN, where he leads bold, award-winning work for both global and regional brands. His creative leadership has earned...
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Nazli Berberoglu

With over 17 years of experience at The Coca-Cola Company, Nazli currently leads UAE, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar business. Prior to the current role, Nazli...
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Antonio González

Visionary and highly accomplished hospitality entrepreneur, Antonio Gonzalez is the co-founder of Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) and leads the company as Chairman and Chief Executi...
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Tanzeed Alam

Tanzeed brings 22+ years of experience in Climate Change, Environment and Sustainability strategy and policy advisory for infrastructure, industry, financial institutions, governme...
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Venue

Museum of The Future

Date

6 November 2025

Dress Code

Smart Casual

MADE 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.

ROWENA PRITCHARD

Hidden Disability

After hiding her stammer for over 15 years as a covert stammerer, someone who could mask it well (or so she thought), Rowena is now on a mission to break the stigma. She recently began her journey of advocacy and personal growth, completing the McGuire Programme, arguably the world’s most intensive speech training course—and has just started exploring Toastmasters. It's a long road ahead, but she's embracing the challenge of mastering the “sport” of stammering.

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MIKE DAVIS

Regional Director and General Manager for Wasserman Middle East and Africa.

Mike inherently believes in the power of sport and entertainment to effect change more than anything else and has been involved in the development and delivery of many long term behaviour change projects in the region none more so than the hugely successful Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi in 2019, which has proven to be a catalyst to driving inclusion and opportunity for People of Determination all across the region.  

 

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Zayne Merzi Sodawaterwala

Zayne’s authentic story is bigger than that of any changemaker, and the embodiment of lasting positive change itself.

He stands as a living testament to the UAE President’s vision for this Year of Community, inspiring nations and generations worldwide to boldly lead with a purpose-driven vision, to rise above every challenge, and to dream, chase and achieve a truly limitless, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Zayne reminds the world that no dream is out of reach, and that the impossible truly becomes possible when passion meets purpose and perseverance.

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TICKETS

Ticket prices

Member Plus

As a Member Plus, your ticket to the Changemakers Conference is complimentary as part of your upgraded membership. Please log in to your account to claim your ticket.

Member Standard

Member Standard: AED295

Members have told us the Conference is a standout event. The challenge for 2025 is to raise the ambition and quality even further. To support this, we’ve introduced a small ticket fee of AED295 per member.

Non-Member

Non-Member Tickets: AED995

Member & Guest

Member and Guest Tickets: AED590

Group Tickets

Discounts are available for group tickets:

5 tickets: AED1400 (5% discount)
8 tickets: AED2245 (5% discount)
10 tickets: AED2655 (10% discount)
15 tickets: AED 3980 (10% discount)

WHY JOIN US

Over 5 hours of training for you and your team
More than 15 inspirational and motivational speakers

300 likeminded marketers
The opportunity to pause and connect

Leave with ideas ready for action
Accelerate your thinking and marketing

Headline Partner

TikTok- Corporate MCN - Parent

Event Technology Partner

Cvent

Destination Partner

Dubai Business Event

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