
The 2024 Cosmic Conference
September 27 - November 19
The Cosmic Dance:
Mastering Dualities in Leadership

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.

Conference Program

Leadership Circles
These workshops invite leaders to identify and reflect
on the polarities they struggle with.
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Dubai | Friday, September 27
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Riyadh | Wednesday, October 2
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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.

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

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

Vanessa Chehlawi
Leadership Advisory Practice Lead,
Egon Zehnder Middle East
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Rajit Nanda
CEO of DataVolt

Wissam Adib
Executive Coach & Change Advisor


Ayoub Semaan
Executive Coach, Partner
at Cultivating Leadership

Jose Santos
Affiliated Professor of Practice in Global Management at INSEAD

Maria Baladi
Leadership Development Consultant
& Facilitator
Online Events
- Tue, 19 NovLinkedin Live
- Thu, 14 NovLinkedin Live
- Wed, 13 NovLinkedin Live
- Wed, 06 NovLinkedin Live
- Tue, 05 NovZoom
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