Accelerating BUSINESS Impact

DUBAI ERG SUMMIT

Transforming ERG passion into business value

6 November 2025

SAP BUTTERFLY BUILDING

As ERGs grow across the region, this summit brings together trailblazers to share what works, prevent common pitfalls, and build a community of best practice that understands Dubai's unique context as a global community.

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Join us for this invite-only summit featuring inspiring speakers, a thought-provoking panel, and opportunities to connect with like-minded changemakers.

For ERG Leaders ready to amplify their impact and influence across the organisation.

This event is proudly co-sponsored by SAP

Take home actionable strategies, proven frameworks for demonstrating business impact, and a network of ERG leaders you can learn from long after the summit ends.

This summit is invite-only for ERG / DEI Leaders and Exec Sponsors across the MENA region. To request your invitation, please contact us.

speakers, panelists, FACILITATORS

Meena Confait, Global Co-Chair SAP BWN

Mai Abaza, Co-Lead SAP UAE BWN

Soni Chawla, Co-Lead SAP UAE BWN

Gerry Donaldson, CEO CCR3 Group

Elvira Bulatova, Co-Chair REACH Network, VISA

Marina Oplachko, Baker Hughes Enterprise Change Management Lead

Rachael Willis, HSBC Head of HR | Global ERG Chair

Mac Alonge, CEO of The Equal Group

Seza Vaziri, Global Energy Executive

9:00 breakfast

Arrivals, light bites, and networking

09:30 welcome

Meena Confait, Global Chair of SAP Business Women’s Network - a 20,000 strong ERG - opens the summit

09:45 KEYNOTE & Report LAUNCH

Sheryl Miller, CEO of the ERG Leader Summit: Enabling Effective ERGs - The 2026 Guide to Impact and Recognition

10.00 panel: How to increase the impact of MENA ERGs

Expert panel: Gerry Donaldson, Group CEO of CCR3; Rachael Willis, Head of HR and Global ERG Chair at HSBC; Mac Alonge, CEO of The Equal Group; Seza Vaziri, Global Energy Executive, former Global DEI and ERG Sponsor and ERG Chair

11.00 ERG IMPACT World Café

Innovate, Ideate and network in our facilitated World Café.

Join facilitated small-group discussions rotating through five critical themes: demonstrating business value, balancing workload, engaging sponsors, internal and external collaboration, and navigating Dubai’s unique work culture. Each table brings fresh perspectives and practical solutions you can take back to your organisation.