

TKS Showcase | In Collaboration With Dubai Future Foundation
TKS x DFF Showcase
The bold ones don’t wait for the world to change, they pioneer it.
In collaboration with the Dubai Future Foundation, TKS is proud to welcome guests from across the UAE’s innovation ecosystem. Speakers include:
Irfan Verjee - UAE Country Transformation Leader (IBM)
Kartik Renjen - Head of Startups (AWS)
Lavina Punjabi - Sustainability Lead (HP)
Alia Al Mur - Chief Transformation and Partnerships Officer (DFF)
Valentyn Volkov - Founder (XPANCEO)
Noura Al Awadhi - Higher Education Industry Lead (Microsoft)
Sophie Smith (Founder & CEO - Nabta Health)
The event will be interactive, featuring a mix of activities, panels, and speakers. At the event you'll also experience "Innovate Alley", which showcases student-led solutions.
Agenda (Subject to Change)
10:00 - 10:30 AM: Registration & Networking
Explore Innovate Alley and connect with students, mentors, and industry guests.
10:30 - 12:00 PM: Main Stage Sessions (Part 1)
Spotlight presentations, panels with corporate partners and alumni, and a fireside chat.
12:00 - 12:30 PM: Innovate Alley, Brainpods, Photobooth
Explore student moonshots and projects in an open, interactive format. Engage with students, discuss topics like the future of AI, and take pictures at our Photobooth.
12:30 - 2:00 PM: Main Stage Sessions (Part 2)
Moonshot presentations and corporate panels.
2:00 - 2:30 PM: Closing & Networking Reception
Wrap up with final words and network with industry leaders, guests, and students.
This is a family event and we highly recommend parents to bring their children (all ages).
*Registration is required as we have limited spots available.
Thank you to Nikon (Grand Stores), who is our Official Imaging Partner at this event.