Megacampus Summit Speakers
November 20−21 | Coca-Cola Arena, main stage
Headliner
James Cameron
Academy Award-winning filmmaker, explorer, and CEO of Lightstorm Entertainment
Issam Kazim
Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM)
Special Guest
Khabib Nurmagomedov
A global sports icon and undefeated UFC champion
Robert Greene
Author of the bestseller The 48 Laws of Power and a globally recognized expert on strategy and power
Wim Hof
The Iceman who revolutionized the medical understanding of the limits of the human body
Ken Shmidt
Legendary marketer who built Harley-Davidson
Cristoph Adami
Professor at Michigan State University in the fields of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Physics, and Astronomy
Tali Sharot
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL & MIT, Director of the Affective Brain Lab
Dave Ulrich
The father of modern HR, Emeritus professor, and author of more than 30 books
Grigory Avetov
Entrepreneur, founder of Megacampus, and candidate of economic sciences
Schedule
DAY 1: November 18
Campuses: Dedicated tracks featuring case presentations from senior executives of global companies, decision-makers to exchange international experience
Marketing Campus
Topic: Marketing in the Age of AI
Ken Schmidt — Former Director of Communications, Harley-Davidson
Mohamed Taher — CMO Gulf, Mondelez International
HR Campus
Topic: How to Retain People and Trust
Sherine Mounir — Senior HR Director, Building Automation Business, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Honeywell Technologies
Pinar Yucealp — HR Director, Middle East and Africa, IBM
Founders Campus
Topic: How to Build a Business That Thrives in Any Reality
DAY 2: November 19
5,000 Steps of Happiness
A guided mindful walk along Kite Beach, combining movement, conversation, and a session with Isaac Pintosevich and Grigory Avetov. Open to all attendees
Pre-Party in a desert
Exclusive desert evening for VIP and Platinum guests — an informal setting to connect with fellow participants and enjoy an evening of networking and entertainment
DAY 3: November 20
Main Event
Keynote sessions and masterclasses on the main stage at Coca-Cola Arena
Gala Dinner
Private dinner for Platinum Members, speakers, and government representatives at one of the city’s top restaurants. Seated alongside the speakers for personal conversations, photographs, and autograph sessionsSherine Mounir — Senior HR Director, Building Automation Business, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Honeywell Technologies
DAY 4: November 21
Main Event
Keynote sessions and masterclasses on the main stage at Coca-Cola Arena
Afterparty
The official closing party of Megacampus Summit Dubai 2026, open to Business, VIP, and Platinum guests
DAY 5: November 22
Sports & Mindfulness
Private group sessions to clear your mind and set the tone for the day
business missions
Two exclusive business missions — inside the Department of Economy and Tourism and Dubai’s top companies
Discussion with Grigory Avetov
Unpacking key takeaways from the summit and diving into your companies' real cases
