A New Chapter: Chartwell’s Middle East Office
As Chartwell expands its global footprint, I’m delighted to announce our new Middle East office and that Adam Hassan has joined us as Managing Director for the region.
Adam brings deep regional experience and a wide network of high-calibre speakers, ideal for events across the Middle East. A results-driven brand leader and former Head of Brand at Bear Grylls Ventures, he specialises in brand strategy, creative direction and cross-channel storytelling, and is trusted for clear communication, reliable delivery and securing headline talent.
Adam will be traveling through-out the Middle East region over the coming months so please do introduce him to any one you think might be useful. If you would like help with speakers or planning your 2026 programme, reply to this email and I’ll connect you, or contact Adam directly at adam@chartwellspeakers.com.
Middle East Speaker Highlights in 2025
🇦🇪 Dubai | Arise Leadership Session 2025
A leadership session focused on empowering leaders across sectors, featuring world class voices on purpose, performance, and modern leadership.
Wim Hof & Shade Zahrai
🇦🇪 Sharjah | Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025
A standout festival blending entrepreneurship, resilience, mindset and performance, featuring world-renowned voices on human potential and leadership.
Venue: Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park
🇸🇦 Riyadh | Global Labor Market Conference
A flagship Saudi event focused on the future of work, automation and economic transformation, aligning closely with Vision 2030 priorities.
Venue: King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC)
🇶🇦 Qatar | Civilisational Dialogue & Multiculturalism Event
Hosted by the Qatar Ministry of Culture, this event explored history, identity and global dialogue, key themes in Qatar’s cultural diplomacy agenda.
🇴🇲 Muscat | OSHRM Conference
A major regional HR and leadership gathering, bringing global historical perspective to modern organisational and cultural challenges.
Venue: Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC)
🇦🇪 Dubai | TOKEN2049
One of the world’s most influential crypto and fintech conferences, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for digital finance and innovation.
Venue: Madinat Jumeirah
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi | KEO Annual Management Conference
A management conference exploring how technology is reshaping the consulting industry, with a focus on teamwork, wellbeing, and collaboration.
🇦🇪 Dubai | 10-Year Anniversary Event
A high-energy leadership and entrepreneurship session with one of the world’s most in-demand business speakers.
Venue: JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai
🇦🇪 Dubai | Dinner event in Dubai
Senior economic insight delivered to exclusive leadership audiences, reflecting Dubai’s role as a convening point for global finance and policy discussions.