Accounting Refigured in Dubai

• 08:45 – 09:30 AM: Registration & Networking Start your day with coffee, karak, and meaningful connections.
  
  

• 09:30 – 09:45 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks Get ready to embrace digital innovation and AI with a human touch.
  Speaker: Ayman Kaouri
  
  

• 09:45 – 10:15 AM: State of the Region: Accounting for Ambition Discover the trends shaping the future of accounting in the UAE.
  Speaker: Ayman Kaouri
  
  

• 10:15 – 10:45 AM: The Evolving Accounting Firm How firms are using AI to scale without losing the human touch.
  Speakers: Fahim Ahmed & Mick Hili
  
  

• 10:45 – 11:15 AM: The Future of Accounting in a Digital-First World How AI is reshaping compliance, client relationships, and growth.
  Speaker: Nadim Alammedine
  
  

• 11:15 – 11:40 AM: Morning Break Grab a coffee or some Karak, connect with sponsors, and expand your network.
  
  

• 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM: Fireside Chat: Building a Self-Sustaining Firm Jeri Williams shares her formula for creating a firm that runs itself.
  Speakers: Jeri Williams & Ayman Kaouri
  
  

• 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Automating Data Entry: A Missed Opportunity? OCR and AI are revolutionizing efficiency—are you keeping up?
  Speakers: Max Whiteley, Nasheeda CC, Oxana Josan
  
  

• 12:30 – 1:00 PM: Get Ready for E-Invoicing Stay ahead of regulatory changes and transform compliance into an opportunity for business growth.
  Speakers: Omara Islam, Rayhan Aleem & Ayoub Al Shamali
  
  

• 1:00 – 1:45 PM: ️Networking Lunch Enjoy a meal, connect with sponsors, and expand your network.
  
  

• 1:45 – 2:15 PM: Beyond Compliance: The Tech That Unlocks New Revenue Streams Discover how to scale your firm, add premium services, and work with higher-value clients without increasing headcount.
  Speakers: Joe David & Kunal Devabhai
  
  

• 2:15 – 2:30 PM: Top AI Tools To Market Your Firm Leave with a toolkit of AI-powered marketing hacks to generate more leads and clients.
  Speaker: Zubair Mohammad
  
  

• 2:30 – 2:45 PM: Is Personal Branding for Accountants the Key to Growth? Unpack the secrets behind personal branding and why it’s a critical strategy for your firm’s success.
  Speakers: Zubair Mohammad, Lena Barwick & Muhammed Shafeekh
  
  

• 2:40 – 3:15 PM: Inspire Session Unlock new perspectives with insights from an industry leader, helping you think differently about growth and innovation.
  Speaker: Special Guest
  
  

• 3:15 – 3:30 PM: Closing Remarks Recap the biggest takeaways and explore what’s next on your journey to success.
  
  Speaker: Ayman Kaouri

By car: There are many ways to reach Area 57 Events, including heading southeast on Al Manara St, continuing straight to stay on it. Turning left onto First Al Khail St (signs for D86 N/Zaa'beel/Al Qouz), then right onto 9B Street. Afterward, turning right onto 18th St and right again onto 19th Street. Your destination will be on the left. GPS navigation is highly advised.

By public transportation: You can easily reach your destination by taking bus 12 to the Al Quoz Bus Station, followed by a four-minute walk. 

By taxi: You can easily reach your destination by taking a taxi or a ride-hailing app.