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3rd Annual 100 CHRO Summit & Awards UAE
7th May 2026 @ The Ritz Carlton, JBR, Dubai, UAE
“HR as the Growth Catalyst: Harnessing Data, Diversity,
and Strategic Alliances for Lasting Impact”
In the rapidly diversifying economic landscape of the Middle East, organizations are navigating the dual priorities of ambitious national visions and the global shift toward human-centric digitalization. For CHROs in the UAE, the mission is to harmonize cutting-edge automation with the region’s unique cultural fabric, ensuring that talent attraction, localization goals (Emiratization), and employee mental health remain at the forefront of corporate strategy.
Join us at the 3rd Annual 100 CHRO Summit & Awards UAE, where we center on “The Architect of Agility: Harmonizing Human Capital and Tech Innovation.” This year’s summit delves into how HR professionals are transitioning from functional executors to pivotal architects of organizational resilience. Through a series of interactive keynotes and excellence awards, we will explore the integration of AI-driven talent analytics, the evolution of hybrid work cultures in a desert metropolis, and the rising importance of "S" in ESG. Connect with the UAE’s most influential people leaders to share best practices and celebrate the pioneers shaping the future of work in the Arab world.
Featured Speakers
Meet The Experts
Adeeb Alameri
Group Chief People & Culture Officer
MAIR Group
Samar Elmnhrawy
SVP - People, Organization & Sustainability
Majid Al Futtaim
Ron Thomas
Managing Director
Strategy Focused Group
Hani Al Khusaibi
Chief HR & Support Services Officer
Towell Group
Michael Schulz
Group Chief People & Organization Officer
Purehealth
Juma Beljaflah
Chief Human Resources Officer
Union Properties PJSC
Haitham Akl
Chief Human Capital Officer
Ajlan & Bros Holding
Rupak Sircar
Chief Human Resources Officer
Landmark Group
Ellen Dubois Du Bellay
Chief Human Resources Officer Dubai Holding Hospitality & Land Estates
Dubai Holding
Peter Lemperis
Chief Human Resources Officer
Vanguard Logistics Services
Waseem Hassan
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Bright Hat HR Consultancy
Jameel Asghar
Chief People Officer
VEON Group
Lamisse Muhtaseb
Managing Director - People and Purpose
Deloitte
Dr. Nadia Bastaki
Chief People, Government and Corporate Affairs Officer
Etihad
Fatema Al Afeefi
Chief People & Impact Officer
du
What Our Attendees Say
Collaborating with global industry leaders to drive innovation and sustainable excellence.
Thank you very much for inviting me to the CPO Summit event. Overall, it was a good experience, and I gained valuable knowledge
Thanyapa Rakkamnerd
Senior Sourcing Manager
International Committee of the Red Cross
Good! Shared current scenarios on threat landscapes and managing threat hunting while protecting against and preventing damaging threats.
Muhamad Azizul Hakim Bin Musa
Senior Manager
Amanah Raya Berhad
From the opening session to the closing remarks, every element reflected a deep understanding of the procurement department’s evolving role, network building, agility, and digital transformation.
Preechaporn Naktoranin
Procurement Head
GlaxoSmithKline Thailand
I like the event. It was informative, and all the input shared by the panelists was useful.
Siti Nor Aishah Gunong
Senior Audit Executive
Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC) Malaysia Berhad
Kudos to the organizer for curating such a well-structured agenda. Thank you for the invitation!
David Chong Tai Wai
SM, IT Security & IT GRC (Head)
QL Resources Berhad
Brilliant events with extensive expertise and real case studies.
Sofiya Poland
roup Strategic Procurement Director
ALEC
Corporate Partners
Collaborating with global industry leaders to drive innovation and sustainable excellence.
Al Mamsha St - Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Located on private beachfront along the famous JBR Walk, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai offers first class spa facilities, six outdoor swimming pools for adults and children, and an extensive private beach overlooking Ain Dubai.
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