Speakers
Join the biggest marketing and technology event, where over 200 leaders and top minds in Martech, Adtech, and CX converge from 150+ leading companies. Discover insights, explore innovations, and strategies shaping the industry’s future.
A certified marketing professional who launched Saudi as a destination into China and India working for Saudi Tourism Authority after building and positioning the brand for PIF giga-project Jeddah Central Development. Earning over 70 awards internationally for work in Europe, Japan, the Caribbean, Americas and across Asia Pacific, John is the only person to win 3 Effie’s in travel, the benchmark on global marketing effectiveness.
After 3 years of searching for an agency that understands travel he set one up. MSQ Middle East is the only creative agency in the Middle East specialising in travel and sport, backed by MSQ one of the fastest growing agency networks in the world, closing the loop in marketing to convert travellers and bringing in significant visitation and spend into Saudi and the Middle East.
Ameerzeb is a market creation strategist known for turning ambitious national visions into financially sustainable, investable ecosystems. At the Royal Commission for AlUla, he leads the Commercial Development and Investment Promotion function, helping transform one of Saudi Arabia’s most iconic cultural landscapes into a globally relevant tourism economy.
Over the last two decades, Ameer has consistently turned white space into market opportunity. He has built new business lines, reshaped industries, and unlocked growth across some of the region’s most complex sectors. From launching the world’s first Islamic wealth platform at HSBC to structuring innovative investment models in sports and heritage tourism, his work has helped transform both institutions and entire destinations.
His approach sits at the intersection of policy, private capital, and cultural authenticity. He brings together stories and spreadsheets to design businesses and places that endure.
Adeel is the Senior Director for Brand at the Saudi Olympic & Paralympic Committee, where he oversees the strategic and creative direction of the Team Saudi brand, celebrating the journeys and achievements of our athletes in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Adeel has over 17 years of experience in brand, marketing, and commercial business leadership. He spent ~12.5 years at Procter & Gamble working in MiddleEast, Switzerland, Africa and Pakistan regions, launching and growing multiple brands such as Gillette, Safeguard, Pantene, H&S and Pampers – building strong background in brand equity, marketing strategy, creative ideation, consumer insights, problem solving and Business P&L Management. He has also led teams at Nahdi Medical Co., the largest pharmacy retail chain in GCC. He has certifications in corporate governance, healthcare management, and generative AI. According to Adeel, he is passionate about learning new things, building the capability of himself and others while making a positive impact in the world.
May is a visionary brand builder and transformation leader with over 20 years of experience shaping and scaling some of the region’s most iconic luxury and premium brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Renowned for her ability to blend strategic growth with cultural storytelling, May has led brand evolutions that connect emotionally, grow commercially, and stand out creatively.
Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership roles across top regional companies, where she spearheaded brand repositioning, omnichannel expansion, and consumer-centric innovation. Her approach merges data-driven strategy with deep storytelling to craft distinctive brand identities that resonate across physical and digital touchpoints. May is widely recognised as a cultural architect, helping Saudi-born brands express their heritage with relevance and beauty on the global stage.
A creative strategist on a mission to connect people, power up teams, and unlock business potential with AI, Bady is the product lead with Ninja, a quick commerce powerhouse in Saudi Arabia. Previously, he has led Product at MRSOOL, Haraj, Dukan and machinestalk. He holds a masters in Artificial Intelligence, and a degree in computer engineering. According to Bady, he believes in turning challenges into opportunities by blending curiosity and a human-centred approach.
Ahad is a senior commercial executive with nearly two decades of proficiency in entertainment, retail, malls, fashion, F&B, hospitality, etc. He is recognised for transforming businesses, driving profitability, and fostering long-term value through strategic partnerships with committed passion for innovation in customer engagement. In his current role, he leads marketing at SALA Entertainment. Previously, he has led teams across Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Co, Majid Al Futtaim, Rubaiyat Modern Luxury Co. LTD and many more.
Ibrahim is the Product Director at Tamara leading the Payment vertical. His role is to create a premier service by focusing on availability, risk, and cost. Prior to that, he led Foodics Pay product, a comprehensive payment solution that integrates software, hardware, and payment processing. With a background in Computer Science and an MBA from KFUPM, he possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills that enable him to contribute to business growth and development. He has a certification in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School. According to Ibrahim, he has a passion to leverage his FinTech and SaaS expertise to create innovative and impactful products that solve real-world problems.
Bandar Abdulmajeed is the Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Amsa Hospitality, bringing over 25 years of diverse experience in retail, hospitality, F&B, and entertainment. A proven leader, he has spearheaded over 2000 events, launched and rebranded over 30 brands, and established marketing departments for major companies. Known for his strategic acumen and ability to drive commercial growth and complex marketing operations, Bandar is committed to innovation, delivering impactful brand narratives, and building high-performing teams.
Mohammad is a versatile and results-oriented business and marketing management professional, with proven creative campaign leadership. In his current role as director of marketing and communications at Al Rajhi Takaful, he demonstrates strong knowledge of marketing strategy, brand positioning and relationship management. In the past, he has help prestigious roles with companies like Riyadh Holdings, Al Khozama Investment, Cenomi Centers and flynas. According to Mohammad, the experience and exposure gained with leading companies in its field has taught him the ability to quickly adapt to different marketing environments, while providing thought input and pro-active solutions.
Dr Adham brings over a decade’s experience in healthcare marketing, advertising, and communication, driving measurable business outcomes. Dr. Adham is currently the Group Marketing Director at Hayat National Hospitals under Alinma Group, leading national strategy and digital growth. With 15+ years of experience, he drives data-led acquisition, CRM retention, and brand performance. His work blends AI, analytics, and storytelling into scalable marketing systems. Google-certified and a Chartered Toastmaster, he’s known for precision execution and executive communication. He builds high-impact ecosystems that deliver measurable business results.
Talha brings 22 years of experience in the vibrant and ever-evolving hospitality industry. His journey has encompassed various aspects such as Reservations, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Front Office Management, and Guest Services. For the past 13 years, he has been an integral part of Riyadh hotels, involved primarily with hotel operations and guest experiences.
In his current role as the Director of Sales & Marketing at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center, he excels at driving commercial success while upholding the highest standards of service excellence.
According to Talha, his ability to swiftly discern market shifts and adapt strategies has been a cornerstone of his success. ‘By aligning business objectives with customer-centric approaches, I strive to create seamless experiences that resonate with guests and elevate the hotel’s reputation.’
Serving nearly 30% of the top 1,000 online retailers, Feedonomics is the leading data management platform powering omnichannel growth for the world’s top brands and retailers. Customers like Dell, PUMA, Fox Racing, and New Balance see dramatic results with Feedonomics, such as a 95% increase in return on ad spend and a 22% increase in annual revenue growth. With its flexible technology and full-service support team, Feedonomics facilitates a variety of data management use cases across industries such as ecommerce, automotive, employment, travel, real estate, and more. Feedonomics has thousands of active customers, integrations with hundreds of ecommerce platforms and channels, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and TikTok. To learn more about Feedonomics, a platform-agnostic BigCommerce subsidiary, visit www.feedonomics.com.
OneTrust’s mission is to enable the responsible use of data and AI. Our platform simplifies data collection with consent and preferences, automates governance through integrated risk management across privacy, security, IT/tech, third-party, and AI risks, and drives responsible data usage by enforcing policies across the entire data estate and lifecycle. OneTrust fosters seamless collaboration between data and risk teams to accelerate trusted innovation. Recognized as a market leader and pioneer, OneTrust holds over 300 patents and serves more than 14,000 customers worldwide, from industry giants to small businesses. For more information, visit www.onetrust.com.
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StartupNews.fyi is India’s leading news & technology media company that focuses on Startups in India and top stories across the globe. From the latest news to the unicorns, we cover everything that happens in Startup World. Within a short span of time we have placed a great trust with the startups & reached over 2 million enthusiasts. Whether it is the in-person meetups and international delegations, SNFYI has served the ecosystem and helped several startups and investors to connect & spread the word through a single channel.
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ObservePoint’s Web Governance platform brings insights, automation, and compliance to the complexity of your digital experience. Our solution automatically scans your websites from the highest traffic pages and user paths to the darkest corners. See what’s performing below acceptable standards, trace it back to the source, and get on a path to improvement. Audit privacy compliance efforts, validate landing pages, confirm data tracking, monitor your entire marketing tech stack, and much more. ObservePoint presents the reality of what’s happening on your website and gives you a clear map to make it even better.
The Trade Desk is a global technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com
Braze is a leading customer engagement platform that helps brands build meaningful relationships with their audiences in real time. By leveraging AI-powered personalization, cross-channel messaging, and actionable insights, Braze enables businesses to create seamless and dynamic customer experiences across mobile, web, email, and more. Trusted by global brands, Braze empowers marketers to craft data-driven campaigns that drive loyalty, retention, and growth. With a focus on innovation and scalability, Braze is redefining how companies connect with customers in today’s digital-first world. Learn more at braze.com.
Brandwatch is the world’s premier social suite, empowering the world’s most admired companies to understand and engage with customers at the speed of social. Combining pioneering, AI-enriched digital consumer intelligence with industry-leading social media management tools, Brandwatch offers a complementary suite of specialized, best-in-class products and services that support intelligently connected workflows. With Brandwatch, brands and agencies can adapt and thrive in today’s fast moving digital world by making smarter decisions and executing data-driven social strategies at every customer touchpoint.
MoEngage is an insights-led platform trusted by 1,350+ global & native brands like McAfee, Domino’s, Nestle, Deutsche Telekom, Landmark, GMG, Apparel, Azadea, Entertainer and more. MoEngage’s powerful analytics, personalization, and AI capabilities give a 360-degree view of your customers and help you create journeys across digital channels.
Epsilon is a global technology, data and services company that the world’s leading brands use to harmonize consumer engagement across their paid, owned and earned channels. The Epsilon PeopleCloud platform includes capabilities such as data, identity resolution, customer data platforms, clean rooms, digital media, retail media, site personalization, direct mail, loyalty, email marketing and measurement. By applying artificial intelligence against privacy-centric identity resolution–embedded in data-enriched analytic, marketing and media solutions and services—Epsilon allows marketers to bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology, engaging consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels. For more information, visit www.epsilon.com.
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