TLP Riyadh - MENA Effie
MENA Effie Awards

MENA Effie Thought Leadership Program

The Future of Commerce

Redesigning Commerce Horizons: Marketing, Experience, Evolution in GCC

Riyadh: 4 Jun 2024

ABOUT THE EVENT

With GCC’s internet users soaring over 98%, the growth in digitalization, shift to a cashless society and rise in commerce adoption is transforming the way that businesses operate in the region. Younger, digitally native consumers are spending more time online and demanding convenience, especially via mobile devices.

With regular shifts in consumer shopping patterns and heavy competition in the market, industry players are required to constantly establish and maintain their online presence, offer seamless omnichannel experiences, and leverage technology effectively to enhance the customer journey.

Embark on an immersive journey -from dissecting cutting-edge marketing methodologies to unravelling customer experience models, and reimagining advertising strategies, this event is your gateway to understanding and adapting to the pulsating changes defining tomorrow’s commerce landscape across the MENA region.

Insight into the event

Why attend?

Incredible networking opportunities, fresh ideas, gain unparalleled insights into the emerging paradigms, consumer behaviors, and technological advancements poised to revolutionize commerce across GCC.

Who will be there?

150+ C-Level, Directors, Heads and Managers of:
Marketing, Commerce, Data, Brand, Product, Content, Digital, Experience, Advertising, Strategy, Creative, Media, Operations.

Topics of discussion
  • Customer-Centric Strategies and Driving Loyalty
  • Optimization, Personalization, Omnichannel
  • Disruptive Commerce Models
  • Move to the Cashless Society
  • Sustainability and Ethical Commerce
  • Logistics and Last-mile Delivery Infrastructure
Previous speakers
Abigail Laursen - Nestlé Middle East

Abigail Laursen - Nestlé Middle East

Marketing Communications Director

Adeline Chew - Cheil

Adeline Chew - Cheil

Head of Brand Experience

Alaa Antoine - Abott

Alaa Antoine - Abott

Head of Digital & Content Strategy

Anajulia Oliveira - Impact BBDO

Anajulia Oliveira - Impact BBDO

Integrated Strategist

Antonio Mara - Porsche

Antonio Mara - Porsche

Digital Marketing Lead

Christophe Castagnéra - Imagination

Christophe Castagnéra - Imagination

Head of Strategy - Middle East

Georges Khouri - Tecom

Georges Khouri - Tecom

Head of Marketing

Ghada El Kari - WGroup

Ghada El Kari - WGroup

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Hamza Jeddawi -  Salam

Hamza Jeddawi - Salam

Chief Marketing Officer

Heba Sayed - IBM

Heba Sayed - IBM

Strategy Leader, IBM Hybrid Cloud and AI, Middle East and Africa

Jon S Maloy - Bureau Beatrice

Jon S Maloy - Bureau Beatrice

Co-Founder and Creative Director

Julie Kitabjian - Teads

Julie Kitabjian - Teads

Head of CX

Mido Chishty - Your Marketing Chief

Mido Chishty - Your Marketing Chief

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Mohammed Bahmishan - FP7 KSA

Mohammed Bahmishan - FP7 KSA

CEO & CCO

Mohammed Ogaily - Anghami

Mohammed Ogaily - Anghami

VP Product

Oliver Marriott - Imagination

Oliver Marriott - Imagination

Client Services Director

Omar Knio - Foodics

Omar Knio - Foodics

Marketing Director

Piotr Lysak - Flyadeal

Piotr Lysak - Flyadeal

Independent Brand Consultant

Brandworks

Saleh Al Sulami - General Automotive Company

Saleh Al Sulami - General Automotive Company

CEO

Saleh Lzeik -  Wafy App

Saleh Lzeik - Wafy App

Head, Marcom Consulting

Tahaab Rais

Tahaab Rais

Chief Strategy Officer

Publicis Groupe ME&T

Tamkanat Raza - Electrolux

Tamkanat Raza - Electrolux

E-commerce & Digital Marketing Manager

Vishal Badiani - Snap

Vishal Badiani - Snap

Head of Creative Strategy

Sponsors

Social Media Partner

Media Partner

PR Partner

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