Conscious Careers Summit 2026
The Conscious Careers Summit 2026
Friday, 23 January | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | The Strand, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Futureproof your career and business with conversations shaping how we lead, work and hire.
Arrival 8:30, for a prompt 9:00AM start.
🌐https://consciouscareerssummit.com
Designed for recruiters, hiring leaders, senior talent and changemakers who care deeply about how we lead, work and hire, the Conscious Careers Summit, powered by Beyond Careers brings together forward-thinking minds to explore what it truly means to build human-centred, high-performing workplaces.
Expect expert insights, practical learning and a collaborative breakfast designed to spark meaningful conversation and help you plan your next move with intention.
Whether you’re navigating change, scaling a business, or championing wellbeing and inclusion, this is where purpose meets progress.
🎤 Meet our Speakers Shaping Careers and Cultures
Claire Dargue
Global Wellbeing Lead, Standard Chartered Bank
Jennifer Kusch
Head of Talent Acquisition, ENGIE Middle East
Kaif Abdur Rashid
Director, HR Shared Services, Al Jomaih Energy & Water
Louise Vine
Managing Director, Inspire Selection Recruitment
Laurent Samson
HR & Talent Acquisition Leader | ex-SAP, AXA & IBM
Gemma Morris
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Savills Middle East
Shazia Bharuchi
Career Guidance and Development Practitioner
Sam Browning
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Alef Education
Mușata Matei
Author & Partnerships Lead, Women in AI
Hosted by
Rowen Astrom | LinkedIn
Host & Founder, Beyond Careers
🌐Learn more: https://consciouscareerssummit.com/
Terms & FAQs
Who can attend?
This is an inclusive space. Whether you’re leading teams, returning to work, or exploring a change, this event is designed with you in mind.
Is it industry-specific?
The insights you will receive can be applied across sectors.
Will jobs be advertised?
No, this isn’t a traditional career fair. It’s a space for conversation, connection and conscious growth. We encourage attending with an open mind and an interest in meeting with and learning from like-minded people, career experts and senior representatives from award-winning and certified Great Places to Work.
Media notice:
Photography and videography may take place throughout the morning. Please advise the team on the day if you prefer not to be included in our event posts and marketing material.
🎟️ Tickets are non-refundable but transferable with 24-hours written notice to [email protected].