DIFC Talent Week 2023

Tailored specifically to support young and fresh talent, join us for a series of events over the course of three days. Collaborations with educational institutes, world-renowned corporations, startups, and government bodies will allow for a week full of resources and events educating, supporting and inspiring the talent of the future.

DIFC Talent Week 2023 will include:

• Events: Panel Discussions, fire-side chats and industry roundtables on shaping the talent of tomorrow
• University Open Day: Opportunity for students to interact with representatives of the of the universities to find out more about the programmes offered.
• Career Fair: Gives students and employers a chance to meet one another, and discuss potential job and internship opportunities.
• Workshops: Specific workshops will be held throughout the week on specific skills such as: CV writing, one-on-one interview skills, enhancing LinkedIn profiles, and much more!

 

Agenda:

Tuesday, 7th February 2023

09:00 - 17:00	Career Fair	DIFC Innovation Hub
09:35 - 10:15	Addressing the Global war on Talent - DIFC Academy, NYU Abu Dhabi, Michael Page, Citi Bank, Talabat	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
10:15 - 10:55	Future of FinTech - Meet the Founders: CoinMENA, Sarwa, Baraka & Bikal X EdAid	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
10:55 - 11:30	How to successfully transition into a new career - Sarwa	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
11:00 - 12:00	The Future of specialization and career alignment تخصصات و وظائف المستقبل - Dubai Police	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
11:30 - 12:15	Digital Apprenticeship: Unleash your potential - EdAid, Northeastern University	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
12:00 - 12:30	Introduction: DIFC Courts	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
12:15 - 13:00	Demystifying your next interview - Robert Walters, Standard Chartered Bank	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
14:30 - 15:00	World Police Summit: Student Talent Attraction - DMG Events	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
14:30 - 15:30	Creating Professional Branding Awareness - Michael Page	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
15:00 - 15:45	It's time to realise your potential: Learn more about postgraduate study - Crimson Education	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
16:00 - 16:30	Future skills: what employers want? Stanley Mac	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
16:30 - 17:00	Leading with innovation in unsettling times - Saïd Business School, University of Oxford	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub

 

Wednesday, 8th February 2023

09:00 - 17:00	Career Fair	DIFC Innovation Hub
10:00 -11:00	The Future of Work - Munich Reinsurance	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
10:00 - 11:00	Emiritization: Explained - Citi Bank	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
11:00 - 11:30	Stress and Resilience: Navigating the jourey from university to Employment - Middlesex University	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
11:00 - 11:30	Retaining your top talent in a Start-up - ARC Talent	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
11:30 - 12:00	A career in Chartered Accountancy : where it can take you - ICAEW, KPMG, Vy Capital	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
11:30 - 12:15	Learn how to build your digital presence on LinkedIn - Michele Ross	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
14:00 - 15:00	Digitization of Real-World Assets - SmartCrowd	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
14:00 - 14:30	Journey of Beehive	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
14:00 - 14:30	The Power of Open Banking in managing your personal finances - TWIG, Crunch X DIFC Innovation Hub	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
15:00 - 15:30	Navigate your career: Sustainability and ESG Investments - Middlesex University	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
15:30 - 14:00	The Recruiting Process in a Nutshell - DIFC	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
16:00 - 16:30	Meet the crew - Dubai Future District Fund	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
16:30 - 17:00	The surge of Robotics and the fourth industrial revolution - Middlesex University	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
16:30 - 17:00	The importance of Financial Well-being - TWIG	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub

 

Thursday, 9th February 2023

09:00 - 05:00	Career Fair	DIFC Innovation Hub
10:00 - 10:30	ESG at the forefront of change - American University of Sharjah	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
10:00 -10:30	Create the perfect CV and ace your interview - Aventus Global	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
11:30 - 12:00	Maximize your career potential with self-awareness - Mark Williams	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
12:30 - 1:00	Careers in Finance: Why study with the CISI	Co-working Events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
14:00 - 14:30	How the UAE is building a secure & transparent crypto ecosystem - Venomex	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
14:30 - 15:00	Gear up for your future: Learn more about cyber security and applied skills - Rochester University of Technology of Dubai	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
15:00 - 15:30	The Journey of Entrepreneurship - Chalhoub Greenhouse	Open Stage, DIFC Innovation Hub
15:00 -15:30	In-depth search into the UAE Job Market - Alchemy Search	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
15:30 - 16:00	A closer look at the skills that today's employer's need - Rochester Institute of Technology of Dubai	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub
16:00 - 16:30	Shape your future in Consulting - Oliver Wyman	Co-working events space, DIFC Innovation Hub

 

Grab this opportunity to meet and connect with experts in the field, representatives of various companies, and students from a wide range of universities. 

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