Theme: Change with an Impact

At TEDxDe Montfort U Dubai, we have always aimed to get the best stories forward irrespective of its origins. We believe in authenticity and openness. Through our inaugural TEDx event, we are bringing some of the greatest and valued game changers who have bought in a change that has had a positive impact on our society. Join us as we embark on the journey of our speakers as they narrate their stories on what got them going and what still pushes them to continue their works.

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TEDxDe Montfort U Dubai
4CH8+PJ9 - Academic City - Dubai
Dubai, Dubayy, 000
United Arab Emirates

Ayesha Khan

Philanthropist and Founder, FoodATM

Ayesha Khan is the founder of FoodATM and serves as the board of directors for UN Global Compact UAE Chapter. As the founder of FoodATM, she has been able to deliver food at a low and affordable price for expat workers and beyond. She will be talking on global food hunger and how the guidelines set out by the United Nations and several other international committees can help alleviate global food hunger and how it can be enhanced in the MENA region, more specifically the UAE.

Chirag Suri

Cricketer

Chirag Suri, the 28 year old Indian-born Vice Captain is a gem for the United Arab Emirates’ National Cricket Team. Chirag Suri has been playing international cricket for more than a decade for the UAE and has been a key player in the transformation of the UAE cricket team over the years. With a staggering batting record and being a prolific fielder, Chirag has been a part of several international leagues such as the ILT20, G20 Canada, and the IPL. The opening batsman will be coming to our campus to shed a light on his journey to the Big Leagues and his experience with sharing dressing rooms with some of the biggest names of cricket.

Corrie Jonn Block

Author and Life Coach

Dr. Corrie Block is a top-tier Executive Coach, and a world leading expert in Business Strategy, Organizational Behavior, and Leadership. He is the Professor of Strategic Management at Monarch Business School in Switzerland and a Certified Master Neuroplastician with over 25 years’ experience working on more than 150 companies. A multi-industry expert, Dr. Corrie delivers deep insights on employee engagement, meaningful management, executive performance, culture, tech, innovation and the organization of the future. Dr. Corrie is the author of many academic and mainstream publications, including Spartan CEO: Six Pillars of Executive Performance, and Business is Personal: A Blueprint for Finding Meaning at Work, and recently released Love@Work: The Final Frontier of Empathy in Leadership. He’s an addicted learner, an avid reader, and he enjoys CrossFit, skydiving, cycling, and Spartan racing.

Matteo Lentini

Co-Founder & COO, Wolf Project

Matteo Lentini is an entrepreneur who co-founded Wolf Project and subsequently serves as the Chief Operating Officer. With an eclectic career and an array of experience in management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Matteo will share his experience in the start-up ecosystem and lessons he would like to share from his entrepreneurial ventures.

Sam Thomas

Social Innovator

Sam Thomas is an accomplished International Management Faculty and a motivational speaker. Sam is the Founder of a US based CRM Software implementation company and he serves as Management and Strategy consultant to corporations in the UAE and USA. He is a Social Innovator who recently served as the Social innovation Champion for the Abu Dhabi Government agency for Community Development. Sam is a highly regarded Public Speaker who is inspirational and motivating. Sam has motivated students and faculty in Kerala, Nasik, Banglore, Ananthapur, Dubai and US campuses since 2010. Sam believes in the importance of giving back. He was instrumental in starting an Orphanage for girls in Kerala, India and currently serves on its Board and serves on the regional board of Big Green- a Kimbal Musk charity.