The right room changes everything HR Leaders Conference Dubai brought together some of the most insightful voices in HR and leadership, and each session carried lessons that stay with you long after the event ends. Andrew Stotter-Brooks Chartered FCIPD, Fellow FIoL,Yogi shared meaningful reflections from his time in a Buddhist temple, showing how mindfulness, discipline, and presence shape the way leaders show up every day. His session was highly energetic, filled with memorable anecdotes and powerful stories, and easily the best speaker entry I’ve ever seen! Gargi Bannerjee delivered a standout keynote on how leadership is changing as multiple generations enter the boardroom together. She highlighted the complexities leaders must now navigate; different expectations, diverse communication styles, and evolving approaches to collaboration and decision making. A powerful reminder that the future belongs to leaders who can bridge gaps, not widen them. Had a very interesting conversation with Laurent Samson and Mohamed Atef Elmelegey, GPHR®, SHRM-SCP® 📈🎯 about AI in the workplace and the challenges organizations will continue to face with adoption, readiness, and responsible integration. Also enjoyed great conversations with Amani Syed, Janice Petrousse, Georgina Staples, and David van Lochem, each bringing unique insights on people, culture, and the future of work. And it was great reconnecting with Sara Salama, Charlene B., Sharai Machando, and Andrea Hesketh Chikosi, whose panel on AI and its workplace impact was both sharp and incredibly relevant to the challenges teams are facing day to day. A huge thank you to Jacob Alahan, Zain Malik and the HRLC team for organizing an exceptional event, and to Mark Sclaire (This is your Turning Point), who was an outstanding MC, engaging, thoughtful, and the steady presence that guided the entire day. Events like these remind me that growth accelerates when you surround yourself with people who challenge your thinking and expand your perspective. #HRLCDubai #Leadership #FutureOfWork #HR #Learning #Growth
Always great connecting with you Mustafa. I am glad you enjoyed the panel discussion, it was a great conversation and a lot of fun to be a part of.
Thank you for the kind words Mustafa Salim , always good seeing you.
Sounds like a fantastic lineup!
It was an amazing and informative well rounded conference.
Indeed it was a great conference. Thanks for your kind words . I am glad that you found the discussion around Culture and Leadership useful Mustafa Salim . Pleasure interacting with you .
Conferences like HRLC aren’t just about learning they’re about calibration. Observing how leaders navigate multiple generations, evolving decision-making, and AI integration shows where strategy meets human reality. The biggest takeaway: leadership isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about framing the right questions. Which of these challenges do you think most leaders underestimate today?