How can we be braver? In today’s ever-changing world, winners take the risk or lose the chance. We learnt how to overcome our barriers through inspirational speakers who have pushed themselves to the limits.

We were delighted to bring our flagship conference to Dubai for the first time this year. Alongside our Brave Conference in London, we hosted events in all our global hubs, all on the same day.

Ambitious? Maybe. Brave? Definitely.

It was an inspiring day, getting under the skin of what it really meant, for individuals and organizations, to be brave and lead the way.

Our host
Ros Atkins - Presenter, Outside Source, BBC World News and BBC World Service

Our speakers
This year, as part of our brave agenda, we heard from the big brains who have taken risks as well as inspirational leaders from all walks of life. From a 17-year-old who's shaking up gaming in the middle east to the Top Strategic Planning Director worldwide. The lineup included: 

• Vikram Krishna - Executive Vice President, Head of Group Marketing & Customer Experience, Emirates NBD
• Dana Al-Kutoubi - Head of Strategic Planning, JWT Saudi Arabia
• Tahaab Rais - Regional Head of Strategic Planning, FP7/MENA (Part of McCann Worldgroup)
• Olga Kudryashova - Strategic Planning Director, Y&R Advertising
• Bradley Ismail - Gamer for Six Paths
• Asad Rehman - Director Media, North Africa and Middle East, Unilever
• Lucy Aitken - Case Study Editor, WARC
• Dr Emma Barrett - Author and Psychologist (this session was streamed from London)