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The 2024 Cosmic Conference
September 27 - November 19
The Cosmic Dance:

Mastering Dualities in Leadership

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All leaders, whether they have been in the C-suite for decades, or are first-time managers, are constantly navigating seemingly opposing demands: Present vs. Future, People Engagement vs. Performance, Growth vs. Profit, Efficiency vs. Innovation,

Personal vs. Professional... 

 

(re)Positioning themselves on these spectrums is a daily task, and it’s taxing. Leaders tend to default to one side, and we’ve all met (or been) some of them: The Chaotic Entrepreneur, the Inflexible CFO, the Soft Leader, the Tactical Manager...

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Great leaders know that these dualities are not in opposition and that the middle ground is a dead zone. Their superpower comes from having range and their ability

to dance along the spectrums is what drives sustainable organizational growth.

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This year’s conference is designed to help you master these dualities at the individual, team, and organizational levels.

THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT

Includes in person sessions in the UAE & KSA and online sessions on Linkedin Live.

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What to Expect

Our conference brings together peers, mentors, coaches,

and subject matter experts to share insights and facilitate transformative experiences.
 

We will hold space for reflection, animate networking sessions, and equip leaders with tools and strategies to master their dualities.

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Conference Program

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Leadership Circles

These workshops invite leaders to identify and reflect

on the polarities they struggle with.
 

  • Dubai | Friday, September 27

  • Riyadh | Wednesday, October 2

  • Virtual | Wednesday, November 6

Dubai Leadership Offsite | Friday, November 1*

A half-day of growth and learning featuring keynotes, meaningful conversations, and embodied experiences to help leaders master their range.

Online Learning Sessions | Week of November 4

Online workshops and expert webinars. Open to the public.

Riyadh Masterclass | Tuesday, November 12*

An evening Masterclass where experts and leaders come together to share insights and experiences around mastering dualities

in leadership.​

Online Conference Closing | Tuesday, November 19

Our annual virtual conference recap and reflection with Jose Santos, Affiliated Professor of Practice in Global Management at INSEAD.

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​*These sessions are by invitation or referral.

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Confirmed Speakers & Partners

We are working with remarkable speakers, partners, facilitators and subject matter experts to shape a meaningful experience for leaders.

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Marilyn Zakhour

CEO & Founder of Cosmic Centaurs

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Dr. Laura Luelsdorf

Public and Social Sector Practice Lead

& Global Education Lead

Egon Zehnder Middle East

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Vanessa Chehlawi

Leadership Advisory Practice Lead,

Egon Zehnder Middle East

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Rajit Nanda

CEO of DataVolt

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Wissam Adib

Executive Coach  & Change Advisor

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Ayoub Semaan

Executive Coach, Partner

at Cultivating Leadership

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Jose Santos

Affiliated Professor of Practice in Global Management at INSEAD

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Maria Baladi

Leadership Development Consultant

& Facilitator

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 PREVIOUS EDITIONS 

The Cosmic Conference Over the Years

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You developed a strategy, now what? A strategy, no matter how brilliant it is, remains wishful thinking if not implemented properly. In fact, bringing the strategy to life is the toughest part because it requires alignment, action, and collaboration.

 

Join us and learn how to lead your organization to execute strategy with unparalleled precision, and turn plans into real-world victories.

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If you don't get it right for your people, they won't get it right for your customer.

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Good companies focus on Customer Experiences (CX). 

Great companies focus on the Employee Experience (EX).


Epic companies focus on the Omnichannel Human Experience (OHX).

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Hybrid work comes with a big set of challenges. Organizations cannot risk having less productive workers and employees don’t want to miss out on creating meaningful connections with others.

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With that in mind, we invited thought leaders, experts, academics, entrepreneurs and teams to join us for the 3-day virtual event and share their insights and experience.

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The global pandemic catalysed a shift in the way individuals and organizations work. The widespread adoption of remote work has changed how we view the 'where' and 'how' of work.

 

We set out to help attendees navigate the remote work landscape, learn about its impact on organizations in the region, and how teams and leaders can adapt to our ‘new normal'.

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