ABOUT EMPOWERING BEYOND SYMPOSIUM
Empowering Beyond Symposium is Avasant’s premier executive forum, bringing together global leaders at the intersection of business and technology. Designed to spark meaningful dialogue, the symposium goes beyond traditional conferences by creating an environment for deeper engagement, collaboration, and innovation. With its curated, intimate format, it enables executives, analysts, service providers, and enterprise clients to share insights, explore disruption, and shape strategies for the future of enterprise transformation.
EMPOWERING BEYOND SYMPOSIUM, DUBAI 2025
Empowering Beyond Symposium, Dubai
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Empowering Beyond Symposium, Dubai – an exclusive, senior leadership focused forum that unites a diverse community of executives who are harnessing disruption and shaping the next era of enterprise transformation.
This intimate gathering is designed to inspire richer dialogue, deeper engagement, and highly personalized experiences. Curated with purpose, the symposium fosters meaningful collaboration among senior executives.
By broadening the conversation and bridging perspectives across the technology and business ecosystem, Empowering Beyond Symposium, Dubai offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to leave with fresh energy, valuable connections.
Avasant Executive Roundtable & Dinner, Dubai
Avasant will host an exclusive Executive Roundtable and Dinner in Dubai on December 11th with a select group of senior leaders and decision-makers. This intimate forum, led by Avasant’s Chairman and CEO, Kevin S. Parikh, will foster candid discussion and peer exchange on the forces reshaping technology leadership.
Hosted at the iconic and internationally acclaimed Burj al Arab, the evening will combine insightful conversation with a curated culinary experience, creating a setting designed for meaningful dialogue and connection.
Agenda-At-A-Glance
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Reception & Networking |
| 16:30 - 16:35 | Welcome and Introduction |
| 16:35 - 17:10 | Panel Discussion |
| 17:10 - 17:50 | Keynote |
| 17:50 - 18:05 | Break |
| 18:05 - 18:40 | Fireside Chat |
| 18:40 - 19:10 | Research Panel |
| 19:10 - 19:25 | Award Ceremony |
| 19:22 - 22:00 | Dinner & Networking |
Hosts of Empowering Beyond Symposium, Dubai
Speakers will be announced leading up to the big day.
Kevin S. Parikh
CEO & Chairman
Avasant
Anupam Govil
Managing Partner
Avasant
Akshay Khanna
Managing Partner
Avasant
Suzan Ezzeddine
Sr. Manager, Business Development EMEA
Avasant
Saugata Sengupta
Partner
Avasant
EMPOWERING BEYOND TESTIMONIALS
Ganesh Kumar
Senior Executive Vice President, OFG Bancorp
Miku Jha
Director, AI/ML and Generative AI, Google Cloud
Tony Menezes
Global Managing Partner, Business Process Operations, IBM Consulting
Vipul Nagrath
Senior Vice President, ADP
Tom Soderstrom
Enterprise Strategist, Amazon Web Services
Past Attendees
Al Buharia National Insurance Co.
Al Zahra Hospital
AW Rostamani Group
Borjomi
DU Telecom
Dubai Silicon Oasis
EIS School
Emirates NBD
Federal Tax Authority
GFRONA
Hoya
Kore.AI
Mashreq Bank
Schneider Electric
Shokworks
Network International
Al Futtaim Group
Aster Healthcare
Dubai Internet City
Fine Hygienic Holding
Microsoft
TAQA
Al Tayer Group
Alibaba - ME
Board Consultant
DAMAC
Dubai Police
e&
Emirates Macaroni Factory
FAB Bank
FGS Global
Gulf News
IDC Tech
Logitech
Mastercard
Sharaf Group
The Private Office of H.E. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Duaij bin Khalifa al Khalifa
Abu Dhabi Distrbution Company
Al Ghurair Group
Consulate General of the USA
TECOM
Oracle
RAK Bank
Thunderbird School of Business, Dubai
IN THE MEDIA
Gulf News Interview With Kevin S. Parikh
"The Middle East is a place where innovation gets a chance to spread its wings and grow." - Kevin S. Parikh
Read InterviewSustainabilty Report
Report: Creating a Sustainable Technology
Free Sample Report on Creating a sustainable technology-enabled Economy.
Empowering Beyond Middle East 2024 Recap
The Empowering Beyond Middle East was a highly anticipated annual event that brought together senior executives from leading local and regional conglomerates, public sector institutions, and innovative companies. The event focused on digital technologies and innovation, with an emphasis on turning ideas into tangible outcomes. Attendees gained valuable insights into emergent business solutions and heard from industry experts on the challenges and successes that are driving enterprises forward. The event showcased how technology could power the future through creative solutions and unlock new levels of the human experience. It was a successful platform for meaningful discussion and collaboration on digital technologies in the Middle East region
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Saugata Sengupta
Partner, Avasant
Suzan Ezzeddine
Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy, Avasant