TGS 2021 DUBAI
SUMMIT STAGE Day 1
SUMMIT STAGE Day 2
OPPORTUNITY STAGE Day 1
OPPORTUNITY STAGE Day 2
SUMMIT STAGE Day 1
DECEMBER 15th 2021
09:30
National Anthem
Prashant (PK) Gulati
Chair, TGS, Founder SmartStart FundPraveen Tailam
Chair, TiE Global Board of Trustees9.45 AM
Lnaugural Address
H.E. Ahmed Belhoul
Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SME at Ministry of EconomyAn Entrepreneurial Nation
Inauguration, Opening remarks by the Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs at the Ministry of Economy, UAE10.15 AM
Keynote Address
Mohamed Al Abbar
Chairman, EMAAR Chairman, NoonThe Middle East – Rediscovering Entrepreneurship
A keynote by Mohammed Al Abbar, one of the most well-known luminaries in the Middle East and a stalwart of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region11.00 AM
BREAK
11.15 AM
Keynote Address
Hatim Dowidar
Group CEO, Etisalat In conversation with :Ross Maclean
Group Chief Executive Officer The Collective, UAEEnabling a Hyper Connected World
Hatem Dowedar holds forth on how a crisis accelerates innovation and reimagines a more connected society though the power of technologies such as AI, 5G, Big Data, and IoT that are shaping our future and transforming lives rapidly11.45 AM
Keynote Address
H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama
Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work ApplicationsOur Digital Economy
Our Digital Economy: A Message by His Excellency The Minister of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications12.15 PM
Fireside Chat
Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Founder & CEO, Paytm In conversation with :Ronit Ghose
Global Head, Banking, Fintech & Digital Assets – Citi Global InsightsThe Future of Finance Through Payments
As fintech gets enabled, it is enhancing not only financial inclusion but also spurring competition and innovation across the payment infrastructures of nations. The Founder and CEO of Paytm, India’s largest mobile payments and commerce company, holds forth on what innovations are here to stay, which ones are ephemeral, and what will power the industry forward.12.45 PM
Keynote Chat
Shekhar Kapoor
Filmmaker and Creative ArtistThe Business of Creativity
Creativity has long been a by-product of adversity. We slowly emerge into a new world after getting hijacked by a virus. In this new world, what role will creativity play? Our maestro provides some answers and raises a few questions.2.00 PM
LUNCH
12.45 PM
Unicorn Conversation
Yashish Dahiya
Chairman & CEO, PB Fintech Limited, Founder of Policybazaar In conversation with :Aby Thomas
Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Middle EastVision of Social Security though Insurance
With a singular focus on protection for the middle class against the financial impact of death, disease, and disability, the Chairman of India’s foremost insurance aggregator talks about businesses as national champions, his approach to entrepreneuship and the future of the insurance industry.2.30 PM
Ecosystem Conversation
Najla Al Midfa
CEO, Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), UAE (INVITED)Muna Al Gurg
Director, Retail – Easa Saleh Al Gurg, UAE In conversation with :Shameema Parveen
Co-Founder & CEO, Edutech; Co-Chair TiE Women GlobalGiving Wings to Ideas
The local ecosystem is buzzing and changing the face of the economy. How will entrepreneurship serve as the infrastructure of UAE’s post-oil economy? Listen to our panelists talk about the next phase of local entrepreneurial growth.3.00 PM
Conversation of
Opportunity
Abdul Rahman Tarabzouni
CEO & Managing Director, Saudi Tech Ventures (STV) In conversation with :Prashant (PK) Gulati
Prashant (PK) Gulati Chair, TGS, Founder SmartStart FundCreating Unicorns in the Middle East
One of the leading lights of the investment realm in the Middle East discusses the role that VCs play in enabling, empowering and turbo-charging the entrepre3.30 PM
Outlier Presentation
Siim Sikkut
Government Chief Information Officer, EstoniaThe Entrepreneurial State
The CIO for the Government of Estonia talks about building Estonia as a digital state and what do governments need to do to create such ecosystems.4.00 PM
End of Day 1 Sessions
Please note:
This agenda is correct at the time of its creation, but may change at any time, without notice. Kindly ask for an updated and latest if you require. Some speakers and sessions are planned and not fully confirmed, and may change or need to be modified/cancelled for a variety of reasons beyond our control. The sign (INVITED) implies that there may be confirmation due.SUMMIT STAGE Day 2
DECEMBER 16th 2021
09:30
National Anthem
Prashant (PK) Gulati
Chair, TGS, Founder SmartStart FundPraveen Tailam
Chair, TiE Global Board of Trustees9.45 AM
Lnaugural Address
Prashant (PK) Gulati
Chair, TGS, Founder SmartStart FundRamit Harisinghani
Director Marketing, TiE Dubai
Summary of the First Day
Playout of Highlights Video
10.00 AM
Celebrity Keynite
Sunil Gavaskar
Cricketer & Commentator In conversation with :Anis Sajan
Mr. Cricketer & Group Vice Chairman, Danube GroupFrom Sportsmanship to Entrepreneurship
Some A-listers are putting their funds and creative genius into a wealth of venture capital deals while a lot of other celebrities and sportspersons are tapping into the zeitgeist, building brands and investing into ideas. In this talk, cricketer and entrepreneur Sunil Gavaskar dives deeper.10.30 AM
Opportunity Keynote
H.E. Mohamed Bin Talaih
Chief of Govt. Services, Govt. of UAE(INVITED) In conversation with :The Government API Opportunity for Startups
In this discussion, we explore the promise of improving people’s lives by developing interconnected and seamless digital solutions and services using APIs provided by the government, in partnership with private sector, startups, developers, and coders. HE also discusses the role that the government of UAE is playing to develop and execute on this opportunity.11.00 AM
TiE Ceremony
Ashish Panjabi
COO, Jacky’s Retail President TiE DubaiManohar Reddy
Founder & CEO, Feuji President, TiE HyderabadPassing of the Baton
Announcement of TiE Global Summit 2022, passing of the baton to TiE Hyderabad and sharing of plans11.15 AM
Sharing Insights
Praveen Tailam
Chair, TiE Global Board of TrusteesTiE Global Leadership Team
Pradeep Udhas
Managing Partner, KPMG IndiaLaunch of the TiE Impact Report in partnership with KPMG
KPMG has worked with TIE and its chapters from around the global to document and highlight the impact TiE has had on grassroot entrepreneurship around the world. The formal report is being released to the public at this time.11.45 AM
Breakthrough Keynote
Dr. Krishna Ella
Chairman & MD, Bharat Biotech Interviewed by :Jassi Chadha
Founder, President & CEO, Axtria Inc.Winning Over a Pandemic with Innovation
The man behind Covaxin talks about India, vaccines, public private partnerships, battles and wars, wins and losses, and of course, resilience, persistence and leadership.12.15 PM
Making Environments
George Jacob
President & CEO, Bay EcotariumCentering Sciences & Human Experiences
One of the foremost museum thinkers of our time, talks about a life in museums, artificial emotional intelligence, Mother Portal, cultural diplomacy and creation of destinations with higher societal purpose. Museums are the souls of civil societies and they serve as repositories of our collective memory, says George.2.00 PM
Academic Insights
Prof. Mohanbir Sawhney
Associate Dean for Digital Innovation at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Mgmt.The Inner Venture : Finding Balance and Meaning in Life
As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we pour our energies into creating ventures and value. But the most important venture we will create is our life and legacy – the venture called you. In life, we strive to balance four facets – work, family, health, and spirituality. These facets represent the mind, heart, body, and soul. As we progress in life, our priorities evolve, and this balance takes on different meanings. Our evolution goes through four stages – learners, doers, givers, and sages. What should be our goals at each stage? How should we define success at different stages of our lives? Professor Sawhney draws inspiration from the Ashrama system of Hinduism to reflect on how to define meaning and how to find balance in our lives.2.45 PM
Breakthrough Session
Sandeep Nailwal
Cofounder & COO, Polygon / Matic In conversation with :Building a Decentralized Future
Mark Cuban-backed Polygon has emerged as one of the most exciting players in the crypto space. Listen to Sandeep Nailwal, the COO and co-founder of Polygon, talk about building failure into models, why he and his assets never sleep, the impact of his network and the future of blockchain technology.3.15 PM
Grassroot Change
Shashank Kumar
Cofounder & CEO, DeHaat In conversation with :From Seed to Opportunity
Starting with a mission to aggregate produce from farmers, DeHaat has come a long way and is steadily transforming the Indian agritech space. The founder reflects on DeHaat’s journey, and how they evolved into a full-stack agritech platform.3.45 PM
Gratitude Session
The TGS & TIE Leadership Team
Making of the Summit
The closing session of the Summit, to convey gratitude and to thank all those who made this happen. Group Photographs and distribution of mementos.4.30 PM
End of Day 2, TGS 2021
Please note:
This agenda is correct at the time of its creation, but may change at any time, without notice. Kindly ask for an updated and latest if you require. Some speakers and sessions are planned and not fully confirmed, and may change or need to be modified/cancelled for a variety of reasons beyond our control. The sign (INVITED) implies that there may be confirmation due.OPPORTUNITY STAGE Day 1
DECEMBER 15th 2021
10.00 AM
The Changing Face of Fintech
We are witnessing a paradigm shift in the way that we interact with currency, from saving to borrowing to investing. As more and more fintech startups emerge, the financial industry and traditional banking are changing for ever. Our panelists discuss the rise of fintech, the integration of emerging tech within financial services, and the future of digital finance.Rohit Garg
Executive Vice President, Head of Business BankingVarun Gehani
Chief Finance\ial Officer, PostpayGaurav Dhar
CEO, Marshall & MENA Fintech Association Board Member10.40 AM
Transforming the World with Decentralized Finance
Join our panelists as they discuss the current state of all things crypto. Need we say more?Hubertus Thonhauser
Chairman, Tezos FoundationMatt Suiche
Founder, ComaeJad Hindy
SVP Marketing, Expo 202011.20 AM
Building Regional Powerhouses
The terms of engagement in the Middle East are changing as innovative business models and startups prioritize investment in the economic and human prosperity of the region. Moreover, the pandemic has provided a shot in the arm for some organizations to take unprecedented actions and create far reaching impact. Our panelists discuss how some of these companies are transforming the narrative and shaping a better future for the Middle East and its people.Michael Lahyani
CEO, PropertyFinderHesham Ghandour
CoFounder, DapiAshwin Suresh
Founder, LocoSonia Weymuller
Founding Partner, VentureSouq12.00 PM
Building Regional Powerhouses
The terms of engagement in the Middle East are changing as innovative business models and startups prioritize investment in the economic and human prosperity of the region. Moreover, the pandemic has provided a shot in the arm for some organizations to take unprecedented actions and create far reaching impact. Our panelists discuss how some of these companies are transforming the narrative and shaping a better future for the Middle East and its people.Michael Lahyani
CEO, PropertyFinderHesham Ghandour
CoFounder, DapiAshwin Suresh
Founder, LocoSonia Weymuller
Founding Partner, VentureSouq12.40 PM
The Business of Food
Over the last few years, the restaurant industry has reinvented itself as various formats find a way to survive, revive and grow. With a growing appetite for delivered food, the cloud kitchen industry is at an inflection point. Join our panelists as they answer the big question: what’s cooking?Mohamad Ballout
CEO & Co-Founder, KitopiFouad Aoun
General Manager, Noon FoodShashank Kumar
Cofounder and CEO, DeHaatKushal Shah
Global Co-head of Media & Entertainment, Roland Berger; Founder, Dubai Angel Investors1.20 PM
Scaling to Unicorns in MENA
The Saudi ecosystem has grown significantly in the past five years, with the increase of government initiatives and entrepreneurship support entities. A range of attractive initiatives and funding boosts by the government towards realizing the Saudi Vision 2030, have put entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia on steroids. Our panel takes a deeper look.Ahmed AlNaimi
General Partner, STVMohammed Aldhala’an
Cofounder & CEO, Noon AcademyGaurav Biswas
Founder & CEO, TrukkerKaustubh Wagle
Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group2.00 PM
Catalysts of Innovation – Enabling Ecosystems
Accelerators and incubators are now key operators in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering collaboration between researchers and investors, and circulating ideas, capital, and technologies. Join our panelists as they speak on behalf of some of these catalysts and share their stories.Saeed Nofeli
Director, in5 Innovation Centers, DubaiM Srinivas Rao
CEO, T-Hub Foundation, HyderabadGaurav Singhvi
Co-Founder, We Founder Circle, IndiaRavi Narayan
TIE Global Trustee & MD of Mentor Partners2.40 PM
Fearless financing: Demystifying Angel Investing
Angel investors leverage their success and expertise to invest in local startup businesses, making dreams come true for entrepreneurs and kick-starting economic growth in their regions. Our world needs angels – now, more than ever.Mahavir Sharma
Chair, TiE India Angels (TIA)Kushal Shah
Global Co-head of Media & Entertainment, Roland Berger; Founder, Dubai Angel InvestorsNeeraj Tyagi
Founder, We Founder Circle
Praveen Tailam – Chairman, TiE
Global Board of Trustees
3.20 PM
Our Own Shark Tank!!
Live Angel Investment Session in collaboration with Dubai Angel Investors, TiE India Angels and TiE Global Angels. Three teams will pitch live to raise angel capital like on the floor of TGSKush Shah, DAI
Prashant (PK) Gulati, DAI
Mahavir Sharma, TIA
Pravin Tailam, TGA
4.30 PM
End of Day 1, TGS 2021 Opportunity Stage
Please note:
This agenda is correct at the time of its creation, but may change at any time, without notice. Kindly ask for an updated and latest if you require. Some speakers and sessions are planned and not fully confirmed, and may change or need to be modified/cancelled for a variety of reasons beyond our control. The sign (INVITED) implies that there may be confirmation due.OPPORTUNITY STAGE Day 2
DECEMBER 16th 2021
10.00 AM
From Farm to Table – Evolution of Agritech
New investments and partnerships are transforming domestic food supplies, diversifying local economies, and building the narrative for food security. Our panel takes a closer look at agritech and explores the building blocks for an an effective agri-food innovation ecosystem and a food-secure future across the region.Sky Kurtz
CEO & Co-Founder, Pure Harvest Smart FarmsArun Kumar Krishnan
CFO / COO, Fresh To HomeShashank Kumar
CEO, DehaatBobby Kapoor
CEO, Cartalyst Food Solutions; Chef-Partner, Classic Catering10.40 AM
Investing in a More Sustainable World
Here’s the elephant in the room. Join an exclusive group of panelists as they exchange ideas and inspire one another on the best practices in sustainable development, and discuss partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.Manohar Reddy
Founder & CEO, Feuji; President, TiE HyderabadAlex Malouf
Corporate Communications Director MEA, Schneider ElectricTatiana Abela
Founder & Managing Director, GoumbookAjay Bhandoola
Managing Partner, 360 Impact Capital11.20 AM
IInnovation Clusters, Incubators and Accelerators – Focus on Grassroot Entrepreneurship
The ecosystem of accelrators and incubators is playing an increasingly significant role in finding and funding startups, and helping them develop their business and organization. Join our panelists as they share knowledge, analyse trends and debate ideas.Anat Bernstein Reich
CEO, BDO Israel-India Investment BankingB. V. Naidu
Chairman, Karnataka Digital Economy MissionRyaan Sharif
General Manager, Flat6LabsSrikant Sastri
Chairman, I3G Advisory Network; President, TiE Delhi-NCR12.00 PM
From Student to Startup
Changemakers discuss companies, dreams and the challenges and opportunities of student entrepreneurship.Navin Valrani
Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Al Shirawi Group • CEO at Arcadia EducationTariq Khan
CVenture Partner at Elevate Capital; TiE Global TrusteeAbhay Sharma
Student Entrepreneur, GEMS Modern AcademyDharti Arvind Desai
Founder & CEO – FineWinesnMore; President – TiE New York12.40 PM
Uncloking the Cashless Future
The payment space has experienced a high level of disruption in the recent years. Speed, security and digitalization will be the key trends to follow as we move towards a cashless society. Our panelists discuss their outlook on the future of payment technologies and new developments emerging in this space.AbdulAziz AlJouf
Founder & CEO, PaytabsRamana Kumar
CEO, MagnatiArjun Vir Singh
Head of Financial Services, Arthur D. Little1.20 PM
Getting Back to Traveling Again
Safe lanes, air corridors and travel bubbles: the Covid19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge to the travel industry and possibly, changed it forever. Today, as we emerge from lockdowns, an industry that accounts for about 10% of world GDP is looking towards the new normal. Our panelists unpack this for you.Benjamin Boesch
Chief Digital Officer, VFS GlobalGeet Bhalla
Co- Founder & Group CEO, HolidayMeRogelio Caceres
Founder & CEO, The Global Residency & Citizenship GroupShabana Karim
Founder & Owner, House of ENSPA2.00 PM
The Latest Buzzing Ecosystem
Driven by the passion and initiative of a motley crew of maverick go-getters, the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Pakistan is witnessing a growth never seen before. Listen to our panelists talk about how it happened and what’s next.Muneeb Maayr
Founder, BykeaMuhammad Yar Hiraj
Founder & CEO, OneLoadHyder Mumtaz
Founder & CEO, AilaajMonis Rehman
Co-founder/Chairman, Dukan, Finja and Rozee2.40 PM
The Evolving Ecosystem for College Entrepreneurship
Join the discussion of why fostering the university ecosystem is critical for the future of entrepreneurship. What is your role as a stakeholder?Paul Lopez
Co-Founder & Partner, 11-11 Ventures, Co-Chair TiE University GlobalBashar Ababneh
Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Skyline University College
Vivek Choudhary – Senior Advisor,
Sana Family Office
3.20 PM
End of Day 2, TGS 2021 Opportunity Stage