Event

About the event

Our flagship event series for female founders, this experience is designed to cultivate an unstoppable entrepreneurial mindset and fuel your growth, resilience, and business success.

Surround yourself with ambitious women and industry leaders as you gain the insights, strategies, and connections needed to thrive in business and beyond.

Secure your spot in this event with a Day Membership, that also includes a guaranteed spot at our next meetup (which usually sells out!)

Schedule

• Date: Friday 23rd May, 2025
• Time: 9.45am-1pm (followed by Lunch)
• Location: Google HQ, Dubai (Sharraftuna Room) // Innovation Hub, Building 2, Dubai Internet City

Agenda

• Welcome Networking: Start your day building meaningful connections in a warm, supportive environment.
• Opening Remarks:
  • Nicki Bedford – CEO & Founder, Female Founders Network
  • Faranak Farahmand Pour – Director, Global Strategic Initiatives at Google
• Headliner Kelly Lundberg:
  • Bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and personal brand strategist Kelly Lundberg will headline our next Google event, “How Storytelling Builds a Powerful Personal Brand.”
    A former celebrity stylist turned TEDx speaker and podcast host, Kelly is known for inspiring action through authentic branding. With over two decades in Dubai and a global client base, she empowers professionals and luxury brands to amplify their impact and income through personal brand strategy. Expect high energy, actionable insights, and a masterclass in storytelling for success.
• Interactive Q&A: Dive into engaging discussions and get your burning questions answered by our speakers.
• Collaborative Community: Cement relationships with like-minded women ready to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
• Lunch & Networking: Unwind with a delicious lunch while connecting with fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.

Purpose

• Gain strategies to build financial resilience and create lasting wealth as a female founder.
• Discover how mental well-being and social capital impact entrepreneurial success.
• Learn how to cultivate innovation, resilience, and leadership for long term business growth.
• Be part of a community that champions empowerment, collaboration, and financial independence.