

Dubai Tech Tuesdays No. 30 - Luna Public Relations Collab Special
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ROAR INTO 2025 WITH DUBAI TECH TUESDAYS NO. 30!
DATE: Our 30th "Dubai Tech Tuesdays" event will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 6:00 - 11:30 PM.
VENUE: Come mingle with fellow technologists at the lux French restaurant LA VOILE ROUGE, part of the DOLCE LEGENDS fine dining complex, located inside the Al Fattan Currency House complex in the DIFC. The venue's management is generously providing special drink and appetizer selections. lvr.dxb
DRINK SPECIAL: 120 AED gets you 3 "strong" drinks or mocktails (mandatory for male guests). WOMEN CAN ENTER FOR FREE.
AGENDA:
6:00 - 7:45 pm GATHER and SOCIALIZE. We know traffic and parking is crazy! Do NOT stress. Take your time and get here. Socialize and get to know other participants.
7:45 - 8:15 pm INTRODUCE YOURSELVES. After a brief introduction, 15 or so guests will be invited by Gordon to introduce themselves to the community for a couple minutes each, microphone in hand. Do not miss this opportunity for everyone to get to know you! Do not be shy... the shy eat alone.
8:15 - 9:00 pm "Luna PR SPECIAL" with THREE epic client speakers arranged by Luna PR.
🎙 TIM POPPLEWELL, Founder and CEO of Scintilla. Tim Popplewell is an experienced CEO with a 25-year career, marked by leadership roles across diverse industries, from fintech and financial services to media, natural resources, and ESG. A seasoned C-suite executive, Tim has managed teams of up to 35,000 people and led operations in over 60 countries, balancing global reach with deep sector expertise. He began his career as a chartered accountant, then mastered Six Sigma methodologies as a Master Black Belt within GE’s elite program, adding Gallup Strengths Coach certification to his credentials, a skill he’s used to mentor countless professionals on their paths to success. tim-popplewell-71a2b21
🎙 AMIR ALI AL SHAMSI, COO of Tectum. Amir Ali is a skilled professional with nearly a decade of expertise in software development, project management, and software security, delivering innovative and secure tech solutions.
🎙 ALAN ROGERS, Chief of External Affairs of Tectum. lan is a dynamic Chief of External Affairs specializing in business development and community management. With a proven ability to forge strategic partnerships and nurture thriving communities, he drives growth and engagement across diverse initiatives.
9:00 pm onwards MEET & GREET + NETWORKING + DINNER + SHISHA. Now is the time to meet everyone else you might have missed before. Grab a (new) friend, grab a drink, and grab a table. Create and deepen your connections with good conversation. Everyone is friendly and open - so introduce yourself to someone new.
DRESSCODE: Please dress to impress - this is a high-level business and social event. *** NO caps/shorts NO open toe shoes/sneakers/trainers *** Be classy (please). Men - try wearing a suit or sports jacket. Don't wear some random T-shirt/raggedy jeans. Women - this is your chance to be elegant. The venue may block access in case of inappropriate, sloppy, or indecent attire - it's up to them.
PHILANTHROPY: Dubai Tech Tuesdays is proud to be affiliated with the SiGMA Foundation (https://sigma.world/sigma-foundation/), represented at each event by famous crypto and gaming personality, Rick Godds. rickgodds
ALSO we welcome the referral of other quality guests.