Dubai's i3 Prepares to Host an Array of Prominent Leaders

04 Sep, 2023

Dubai's i3 Prepares to Host an Array of Prominent Leaders

On September 6th, a remarkable assembly of esteemed individuals from across the globe will convene in Dubai for the i3 — Innovate, Inspire, Influence event. Hosted by KT Events, i3 aims to establish a platform where innovative concepts converge, fostering meaningful dialogues that drive progress and catalyze transformation in the business sphere. This event revolves around the theme of "Redefining Innovation, Inspiring Change, and Shaping the Future of Business."

i3 will feature a captivating keynote address by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, a multifaceted personality with a distinguished career that spans the United Nations, diplomacy, bureaucracy, politics, writing, and intellectual discourse. Dr. Tharoor, currently serving as a Lok Sabha Member of Parliament for the Thiruvananthapuram constituency, embarks on his third term and holds the esteemed position of Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology.

In addition to Dr. Tharoor, i3 will host a lineup of prominent speakers, including Udaya Indrarathna, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the UAE; Suresh Vaidhyanathan, Group CEO of Ghassan Aboud Group; Riyad Mathew, Chief Associate Editor & Director of The Week and Malayala Manorama Group; Dr. Jean Shahadpuri, Managing Director of Nikai Group of Companies; Ravi Rao, Founding Partner & CEO of Turbostart Middle East & Africa; Lloyed Lobo, Co-founder of Boast.ai; Walter Jopp, CEO of Salama Insurance; Ibtissam Ouassif, Co-founder of Cashew Payments; Amin Nasser, Private Business Senior Advisor at PwC Middle East; Neeraj Teckchandani, CEO of Apparel Group; Christiana Maxion, Founder of Maxion; Venkat Mahadevan, Managing Director and Head of Consumer Business at Citi; Dr. Tarek Hajjiri, Expert in Family Business, Private Wealth, and Innovation; Nirj Deva DL, Presidential Envoy of Sri Lanka to the EU; and Azhar Sajan, Director at Casa Milano.

Nilesh Devadia, Director of Business Development at Khaleej Times, expressed the event's purpose, saying, "At i3, we bring together government ministers, top CEOs, and trailblazers from startups, life sciences, artificial intelligence, and renewables to tackle a compelling agenda. This exclusive invitation-only event is meticulously designed for CEOs, presidents, managing directors, and founders who are committed to leveraging business as a catalyst for elevating humanity."

i3 promises to be a gathering of thought leaders, decision-makers, and CEOs representing some of the UAE's largest conglomerates. The event will feature a blend of panel discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, offering a comprehensive platform for the exchange of ideas and the cultivation of meaningful connections among industry peers.

Port City Colombo is the gold sponsor of i3, while Citi serves as the wealth management partner. Blacklane is the Chauffeur Partner, and QuestionPro is the survey partner.

i3 aims to reshape the landscape of innovation, ignite transformative change, and contribute to shaping the future of business. By participating in this event, attendees embark on an unparalleled journey towards unprecedented success.