6th Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival to host over 130 inspirational speakers

With a globally-renowned speaker line-up featuring over 130 international and regional thought leaders, entrepreneurs and ecosystem players, the 6th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) is set to be the most diverse one to date with hands-on workshops and pertinent conversations set to empower entrepreneurs from the region.

Organised by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), SEF has been instrumental in cultivating future changemakers by fostering a culture of creativity, experimentation and critical thought. SEF 2022 has ensured that changemakers from all backgrounds will feel welcomed throughout the two days by curating five zones this year, each geared toward hosting some of the most pressing conversations in the world today. The event will also showcase several homegrown retail and F&B brands, along with performances from the rising musical talents in the country.

Najla Al Midfa, CEO of Sheraa, said SEF 2022 is set to be our biggest and most exciting edition of the festival.

"Sharjah’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is coming together to fuel our community of changemakers, inspire new achievements, and host purpose-led discussions on building a better future. We are excited to see the next generation of leaders and globally competitive ideas emerge from this powerful, transformative experience.”

Register now!

Entrepreneurs and enthusiasts must register their interest at https://sef.evsreg.com/. Proceeds from this year’s festival will be donated to The Big Heart Foundation, a UAE-based nonprofit that has provided health, education and emergency aid services, among others, to more than 4.5 million refugees in 29+ countries.

Vibrant agenda of stimulating discussions

Steven Bartlett, a university dropout turned entrepreneur who became a millionaire at the age of 23, will enlighten SEF audiences on his empowering journey of founding and leading the social media marketing agency Social Chain and creating one of Europe’s most successful podcasts, ‘The Diary of a CEO’. The published author who recently launched two new businesses, Flight Story and Third Web, will also discuss the need to work towards long-term goals.

Meanwhile, Mo Gawdat, author of Solve For Happy, will share insights on his “happiness equation” and ways to engineer one’s path to ultimate joy.

Egypt’s favourite science star, Ahmed El Ghandour, Youtuber and Founder of Da7ee7, will inspire aspiring creators to find their own niche, create a dedicated subscriber base and engage with the curated content they create.

Much like his famed podcasts, Saudi Arabian journalist AbdulRahman Abumalih, founder and CEO of Thmanyah, will hold discussions on varied themes ranging from literature and languages to technology, markets, and streaming services.

Youtuber and podcaster Ali Abdaal will outline his transformative journey from being a doctor to becoming a full time content creator.

Adwa Al Dakheel, Founder and CEO, Falak Investment Hub, will share the story of her transition from a stock market trader to entrepreneur and author, and discuss how she balances her varied passions from flying to diving.

Musical group Sons of Yusuf will serve Khaleeji flavours to the SEF attendees through their hip-hop music and discuss how they write and produce music and reveal their strategies for overcoming challenges within the creative industries.

— business@khaleejtimes.com