Internet Commerce Summit (ICS) has been conceptualised as a premium new technologies forum that showcases cutting-edge and relevant solutions for multiple industries. The debut edition of ICS Dubai focuses on the four pillars of next-gen digital commerce: E-COMMERCE & D2C, OMNICHANNEL RETAIL, MARTECH, and FINTECH & PAYMENTS.
ICS Dubai will reveal how E-commerce players can leverage these multiple trends to build brand power and drive sales.
ICS Dubai will bring actionable insights and showcase the latest, cutting-edge technologies that will enable retailers to grow their business post pandemic. Retailers, brands, eCommerce players, industry experts and retail vendors from across the Middle East and global markets will hear from thought-leaders, discover innovative technology and learn how to take their business into the next decade. All entrepreneurs, professionals, brands and companies directly or indirectly connected to the region’s digital commerce ecosystem will find ICS Dubai a powerful venue for category-specific intelligence, tailored networking and business development opportunities.
ICS Dubai will host the creme de la creme of the region’s digital commerce leaders and innovators as Speakers at the Conference
Rahul is Group Director, Digital at Landmark Group, the region’s leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, operating over 2,200 outlets in over 21 countries. With a workforce of 48,000 people, Landmark has over 40 homegrown and franchise brands in the Middle East and India, catering to a diverse family audience.
Rahul leads Group strategy for Ecommerce, IT, Analytics and Loyalty Assets at Landmark Group. Under his leadership the Group drives its robust omni-channel business with 9 of its biggest
homegrown brands online and it’s first online-only fashion offering – Styli. He is closely involved in the strategic development of the Group’s retail business in the Middle East and India and is a Board Member of Landmark Retail and Landmark Arabia.
In his current role, Rahul is responsible for driving an integrated roadmap for ecommerce, technology, data management and CRM. His portfolio also includes the ‘Shukran’ rewards program, which is the Middle East’s biggest loyalty offering with over 21 million members, across 9 countries and 43 brands.
Rahul is an alumnus from the Georgetown University, United States of America.
Tatiana Rahal was appointed as the first female Managing Director of talabat UAE in December 2021, having previously been responsible for the Oman market in her capacity as Managing Director since 2019 and Corporate Performance Manager in 2017. Today, Tatiana’s role is focused on driving talabat UAE’s business performance across its operations including technology & innovation, logistics, sustainability and corporate responsibility, just to name a few.
Prior to joining talabat, Tatiana held the position of Senior Associate at global strategy consulting firm Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company), where she got the opportunity to work on a diverse set of projects in Berlin, Dubai and Qatar.
Tatiana has an undergraduate degree in Economics from the American University of Beirut and a Masters’ Degree in Global Marketing Communication from Emerson College in the USA, where she started her professional career.
Damien Corcoran is the Chief Executive Officer of Grandiose Supermarket, a premium grocery supermarket chain under the Ghassan Aboud Group.
Corcoran brings a wealth of global experience with his career spanning 13 years from some of the leading supermarket and fresh food retailers. Besides his overarching experience across technology startups and restaurant chains, Corcoran held the role of Regional Director for leading British retailer Sainsbury’s. Corcoran recently also spearheaded International business US chain Whole Foods Market, a part of Amazon, as Vice President.
Prior to his growth in the segment of retail, Corcoran had a military career and rose through the ranks into senior leadership roles.
Corcoran is also a Board Director of a non-profit foundation with a philanthropic vision to continue using his platform to help those in need around the world.
Sanjeev Madavi is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of global experience in Digital transformation, Innovation, New business ventures and Operational Excellence across multiple industries. He is passionate about digital-driven enterprises and speaks regularly on new-age business ecosystems and technology innovation for the future. He is an avid proponent of the joint business and technology ambidexterity and has received several accolades and recognitions including the 2021 Legend CIO Award from World CIO Forum and the 2019 Supply Chain & Logistics Technology Leader of the Year award.
He currently serves as the Group Chief Digital Transformation Officer for Khimji Ramdas Group in Oman driving their business transformation agenda using digital models, strategies and 4IR emerging technologies. Sanjeev is a recognized leader in turning businesses into digital enterprises and executing business transformation with organizational change. Sanjeev excels in delivering a positive impact to the bottom line using his global experience in business and technology leadership, Strategy & Governance, Process Excellence, Future-driven Technology roadmaps, Innovation based Enterprise Solutions and Business Entrepreneurship.
Sanjeev is a Civil Engineer and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management at Ahmedabad and has completed several executive leadership programs, including Harvard’s Building Capability with PDIA, Stanford GSB LEAD program in Corporate Innovation and most recently the Wharton School’s Corporate Governance and Boardroom Credentials. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration from Swiss Business School on the topic of ‘Adopting Digital Agility for Organizational growth amongst middle east Enterprises.’
Specialties: Enterprise Digital Transformation, Technology Vision & Strategy; Corporate Innovation Strategy; Turning businesses digital; New Business Ventures; National Platforms and Digital Ecosystems; Management and Technology Consulting; IT Portfolio, Program and Project Management; Enterprise & Cloud Architecture Design; Technology Change Management; Enterprise Data Analytics and BI; Enterprise Systems Lifecycle Management; Certified Internal Auditor; Certified Supply Chain Specialist; Lean Six Sigma and CIP; Logistics and Supply Chain models design; Global Network Planning and Capability building for the future
Accomplished and dynamic CEO with over 20 years’ experience successfully driving growth and change for multiple retail businesses, from start-ups to $BN companies, across the Middle East, US, Europe and Africa. Strategic key change-agent with proven ability to turn-around failing fashion and apparel companies, overhaul product development processes, build new supplier and procurement relationships, and institute promotional strategies, effectively repositioning declining brands. Exceptional leadership experience across P&L Management, product sourcing, store operations management, buying and financial planning, as well as forecasting trends that keep consumers coming back for more. E-Commerce set up specialist from concept to fully functional platforms.
Glen has been in Executive Leadership positions for 20+ years, implementing a variety of curricula across primary and secondary levels in New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and the UAE.
His early commitment to excellence was demonstrated as the Headmaster of Pinehurst School in New Zealand where he spent 10 years. The school received recognition as Cambridge University International Examinations’ ‘Top School Award’ for the last nine consecutive years of his tenure.
He is very familiar with both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge University International Examinations. He was the former Chairman of the IB Heads Association and Chairman of the Cambridge University International Examinations. In recognition, he was a recipient of a bursary from Cambridge University for his commitment to leadership and curriculum development.
Glen has also been an advisor to Ministries of Education in five countries and has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences.
Most recently he has been a Head of School/CEO in Dubai, where his school was a finalist in IB school of the year and was selected as one of the top ten schools in Dubai.
Leena Khalil is the co-founder and founding shareholder of Mumzworld.com, responsible for the developmental strategy and growth of the business across the Middle East. Leena, relocated to region in 2009. Previously worked in London in Investment banking focus on technology fund raising both through IPOs and Private placements. Leena later moved to work in business process outsourcing helping local government optimize processes and customer service through the utilizing of technology.
Leena is also a major shareholder in Andador Babywear, a leading distributor of baby supplies in the GCC with customer in Saudi, Kuwait, Egypt and the UAE
Graduated from Cambridge University with a BA in Electric Engineering, Leena is kept busy by running a rich schedule for her children Hana, Ahmad and Jude.
Brandon Rowberry is the CEO of Aster DM Healthcare – Digital Health. Under Brandon’s leadership, Digital Health was set up as an independent business and merges both the physical door and digital door to access healthcare as a seamless experience from simple virtual consults to e-ICUS at home. The business integrates digital transformation, technology and innovation as core pillars to deliver enhanced patient centric services and enable wider access. Driving the digital roadmap for the entire group of companies, he plays a crucial role in developing capabilities across the organzation’s existing presence across the globe.
Mr. Rowberry has led the creation, investment, launch and growth of dozens of businesses over his career. He also currently acts as an advisor and board member of a number of companies and private equity firms focused on improving people’s lives around the world.
Until the end of 2020, Mr. Rowberry served as an executive in Strategy & Planning at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. Prior to ADIA, he was an executive leader and significant investor in healthcare, serving as a Vice Chair at the world renowned Mayo Clinic and as the VP of Innovation Development at United Health Group (the world’s largest healthcare company). He was responsible for growing a broad healthcare focused portfolio as well as a sustainable innovation culture.
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Our session themes cover more than 20 topics, covering all industries touched by technology & digital transformation. All the sessions at ICS Dubai will focus on four broad themes, and feature some of the most renowned speakers and companies in areas from retail and brands to marketing, the future of work, entertainment, mobility, and much more.
ICS Dubai will be attended by the Middle East’s top CXOs across industries and sectors. From the C-Suite down to key enablers and decision makers overseeing business- and digital-transformation will be participating as both speakers and delegates at the event.
The event will present exciting business development opportunities for digital solutions companies in multiple ways:
Below you’ll find the schedule for ICS Dubai 2023. We’ll keep this page regularly updated with all new speakers and sessions, so be sure to keep checking in!
Sharing the big picture thought on the Theme: ‘Digital Democracy : Accelerating the Future of E-Commerce’
Technology has been evolving faster than ever today and so are consumers. While existing business models are still playing catch up, new business models are emerging rapidly to cater to this widening gap. As both traditional and online businesses are getting disrupted and challenged, the recipe to success is no longer a clear formula. The fundamental pillars of retail – assortment, engagement, experience, channel & fulfilment, may still be the same but digitization has certainly disrupted each of these pillars. We aim to shed light on some proven trends that have created value in the recent years, such as leveraging data and AI or Connected Commerce, as well some promising upcoming ones, such as the Metaverse, that players in MENA retail industry should pay attention to in order to survive disruption. Further, we would like to share our perspective on what are some fundamentals that businesses can anchor themselves on today as they look to pivot towards the future as well as some common challenges & pitfalls to avoid on this long journey ahead.
Middle East in already a digital powerhouse. Technology is no longer a vertical of the MENA economy; it is a horizontal enabler of every MENA economic sector, from transportation to education. For the world’s largest tech multinationals, regional banks, and garage startups, the Middle East presents a large and rapidly growing opportunity. MENA leaders have walked the talk on Technology becoming a pillar of their knowledge economies by investing five times more in IT than the U.S government, in proportion to their GDP.Case in point being UAE and Saudi - being laser-focused on AI, genomics, and blockchain, and technology is writ large on disrupting numerous industries, including food, transport, financial services, healthcare, real estate, and this is just the beginning.How do we take this exponential growth opportunity ahead, what are the pitfalls to watch, and how we can accelerate ideas to transform our businesses into digital powerhouses and capture a bigger consumption pie of the digital economy.
A fireside chat with a 17-year-old, second generation entrepreneur Sarisha Ved, Founder, F5 Global that’s part of Apparel Group about finding purpose and building a community and sustainability centric brand.
Last year, global online retail sales surpassed $5 trillion dollars – that number is expected to grow by 56% over the next four years, reaching more than $8 trillion dollars in 2026.A leading unified customer experience platform has come out with the 3 top retail trends in 2023, that will be integral to online retail success next year.Retail trend #1: An omni-channel approach The customer journey is far from linear – consumers jump from one channel to another throughout their day and expect a consistent brand experience along the way.Retail trend #2: User generated content Research shows that consumers crave a more authentic experience online and trust other customers more than they trust ads, making UGC a crucial component of a successful online strategy. Ninety percent of consumers claim UGC holds more influence over their buying decision than other marketing and sales content.Retail trend #3: Live video Live video is still catching on, but it will grow in popularity as consumers seek more personalized experiences online. Last year, live video shopping in China drove $300 billion in sales in 2021 and is expected to deliver nearly $480 billion by the end of this year.Let’s discover how these trends can capture value and create profitable marketing, sales, and service strategies for your online business.
Internet can not only enable our digital footprint via the e-store, website or app where sales happen and brand gets built, but can also be a very valuable asset to increasing the Customer Experience and Fulfilment inside our stores.A new way to look at Internet for Brick-n-Mortar:
We learn how these companies have driven sales in newer markets, grown sales in same markets, broadened their appeal to reach a new segment of customers and used newer channels combining the best of traditional retail and digital enabled commerce:setting up their online websites, digital payment mechanisms, international campaigns, shipping and logistics, order fulfilment, combining their strengths with marketplaces and aggregators. …
A fireside chat with Inas Abu Shashieh, Co-founder, Takalam that’s making a meaningful difference in not only democratising but also destigmatising discussions related to mental health, especially in conservative cultures.
WORKSHOP 1 (attendance is by separate PAID registration) Registration link
Workshop Module:WORKSHOP 2 (attendance is by separate PAID registration) Registration link
Skyrocket customer interaction & engagement with fresh digital & personalised customer journey innovations - exceptional, insightled CX strategies which will drive commercial success & lasting results.This hands-on workshop will provide valuable insights into various CX strategies, help you understand personas, and delve into the customer journey.You will have the opportunity to analyze real-life case studies, participate in a mock customer research session, and engage in rich discussions with your peers. Our goal is to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to create a customer-focused team that drives business success.Workshop Module:Covering step by step guide to building your brand on Metaverse. Live examples / Case studies on successful Metaverse deployment.
Are you being served – Why UX is now as or more important than marketing or customer serviceSurfing experience (on mobile) is the new currency for brand love. And people are 100 times more impatient online, than they are in physical realityYour customer is always on their phone. Many of us still make the mistake of prioritizing web first.The truth is, if your offerings and user interface isn’t optimized for mobile, you’ll miss out on a ton of conversions.
“Banking is necessary, but banks are not”, Bill Gates said in 1994 when he was Chairman of Microsoft.As if Online Banking and then Mobile Banking weren't enough change to last for a few decades, the industry’s drive to satisfy customer’s constant and insatiable need for information has recently driven us toward Real-Time Deposits, Mobile Payments and Branch-less Banking, Apps for every conceivable need of Financial Planning.In recent years, the number of financial services around banking has exploded, which has led to a decentralisation of the finance industry, with a myriad of third parties.How are banks, new-age fintech companies, insurance companies gearing up to offer the new-age banking experience in the digital world:
#The Power of Curated Customer Experiences on Sales and Profits #Adapting to Consumer Expectations in the Digital Age and Delivering Meaningful ExperiencesA generational shift is taking place on what consumers seek and value. In order to stay relevant in the digital age, companies must react to behavior that has been digitally disrupted by offering personalized experiences and be able to create memorable moments for their customers.According to experts, customers demand three things from a great digital experience – speed, convenience, and consistency. In other words, modern customers demand quick and easy access to information, fast and reliable customer service, and a consistent and seamless experience on each touchpoint they use to interact with a brand.Our experts will share more insights on:
Making your #brand more relevant and relatable to the new age customers and media.“If marketing is about the story you tell, MarTech is about how and well you tell it in the customer journey”.In the hyper-expanded digital world, customer engagement and experiences have shifted from monolithic experiences to hyperpersonalized, contextual experiences that are delivered in real time.Learn how to craft a well-honed MarTech stack to gather customer data, create distinct profiles, communicate with customers, identify and nurture leads, monitor customer service and feedback, and track campaign success.
.. for Building Your Brand, Elevating Customer Experiences and Breaking the Clutter
The Brands and Entrepreneurs Making a Big Splash.. with fascinating concepts, inspirational journeys, and unique modus operandis ..Hear these entrepreneurs share their fascinating story. Each making a 5 minutes Presentation to share the Brand Story, Retail Penetration, Funding successes, and Plans to Scale Up …
Celebrating 100 Homegrown E-Commerce Brands Scripting Success in MENA
Gala evening honouring the most admired leaders and success stories in Ecommerce, Internet, Technology and Digital space followed by Entertainment & Dinner .Award categories listed here
ICS Dubai will offer a broad range of sponsorship opportunities to suit your needs and budget. These exclusively curated opportunities will enable you to:
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