
5th People Development Summit Dubai
7-8 February 2024The Address, Dubai Marina

About the Summit
London-based Summit Events Ltd has been running high-quality HR B2B networking events for the UK/European market for over 25 years. We introduced the same successful formula to Dubai in February 2019. The Summit is an exclusive ‘invitation-only’ event reserved for senior HR and L&D decision-makers looking to discover the latest solutions and network with like-minded peers.

How will you benefit?
The Summit is designed to be a relaxed and time-effective way to discover what’s new in the marketplace and source partners for upcoming projects.
Network and share best practice with peers
Business ‘speed dates’ with top solution providers
Take part in strategy sessions and round table discussions
Informal networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunches and the evening cocktail reception

Who's attending?
25 HR solution providers including: top business schools, innovators in leadership and talent management, employee engagement & retention specialists, and HR systems & technology specialists.
60 senior HR professionals representing top corporations from the Middle East and Africa
Head of/Director of HR
Head of/Director of Talent, Learning & Development
Head of/Director of Organisational Development

What's the investment?
If you are a Director of HR, L&D, Organisational Development or equivalent, there is no charge to attend. In advance of the Summit, you will pre-select the sessions and vendors that are of interest and, based on your preferences, we’ll create your personalised schedule. If this applies to you, register here.
As a solutions provider, you can benefit from a set number of face-to-face meetings with engaged and qualified senior HR buyers. If you are interested in hearing more about our meeting packages and sponsorship opportunities, please register your interest and a member of the team will be in touch soon.
Testimonials
Get a sense of what our Dubai Summit looks like in the video below“I always enjoy this Summit more so than other HR/L&D events in Dubai. It is well organised, and the team are on hand to help”
Kate Brenton, Global Talent and Development Manager
Delta Partners
“By far the most insightful 2 days (we) have had in recent years. The event was incredibly well organized and relaxed – making key introductions so much more worthwhile”
Victoria Parnell, Director of Business Development
SIRVA worldwide Relocation and Moving
We can accommodate up to 25 HR solution providers
2023 Delegates
See below for a selection of those who attended 2023- Aster DM Healthcare Head of Human Resources
- Bulldozer Group Head of Talent
- Deliveroo Head of HR, Middle East
- Evyap Egypt People and Organisation Manager
- FCDO Head of Global Learning Design
- Injazat VP Talent Development
- Johnsons Controls Senior HR Director - MEA
- NAOS Middle East Cosmestics Trading LLC Regional L&D Manager
- Novartis Head of Learning
- Park Hyatt Dubai L&D Manager
- Prada HR Director
- PwC Middle East Regional L&D Lead
- Saudi German Health Group HR Director
- Tashas Group HR Director
- Wilo Regional HR Business Partner
Get in touch with us to gain access to the full list and hear who plans on attending the next summit
2023 speakers
See below for the 2023 speakersJulia Stanton
Head of Learning Design, from the UK’s International Academy
Foreign, Commonwealth Development OfficeLaila Yousef Al Hassan
Internal Culture Advisor and Lead on the Parent-friendly Label
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority
Register your interest in the 5th People Development Summit Dubai
Address Dubai Marina, 7-8 February 2024
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