08:00 – 09:30
WFDSA Board of Delegates meeting – (Al Manzil Meeting Room) (by invitation only)
09:30 - 09:50
Networking Break
10:00 – 14:30
CEO Council Meeting – (Al Manzil Meeting Room) (by invitation only)
13:00 - 16:00
Registration Opens – (Conference Centre Main Foyer)
15:30 - 21:00
Arabian Desert Dinner
(4X4 vehicles to depart Conference Centre Shuttle Point at 15:30)
08:00 – 09:00
Exhibition opens, Networking coffee
09:00 – 09:05
Welcome by the UAE DSA
Speakers:
- Poorya Montaseri – Founder DSA UAE
Speakers:
- Poorya Montaseri – Founder DSA UAE
09:05 - 09:15
Welcome to the Region
Speakers:
- Issam Kazim – CEO Dubai Economy and Tourism
Speakers:
- Issam Kazim – CEO Dubai Economy and Tourism
09:15 – 09:20
Official Opening
Speakers:
- Frederic Ferrer
Speakers:
- Frederic Ferrer
09:20 – 09:25
Welcome by WFDSA
Speakers:
- Tamuna Gabilaia – WFDSA
Speakers:
- Tamuna Gabilaia – WFDSA
09:25 – 09:45
WFDSA Welcome and Opening
Speakers:
- Roger Barnett – Chairperson WFDSA, CEO Shaklee
Speakers:
- Roger Barnett – Chairperson WFDSA, CEO Shaklee
09:45 – 10:45
General Session Panel 1 – Reimagine, Reinvent Redefine
Much has changed as a result of the pandemic, and all businesses need to accelerate their transformation in order to meet the needs of the future and our industry is no exception. Listen to the industry’s thought after leaders provide their insights on Reimagining, Reinventing, and Redefining the role and contribution to lead to increased market share, heightened competitiveness, and long-term resilience.
Moderator: Roger Barnett Chairperson WFDSA
Speakers:
- Lam Yu, Vice Chairperson WFDSA, CEO Infinitus Global
- Dr. Dora Hoan, Secretary WFDSA, Founder, Co Chair and Group CEO Best World Lifestyle
- Ryan Napierski, Advocacy Chairman WFDSA, President and CEO Nuskin Enterrprises
- Joao Paulo Ferreira, Ethics Chairman WFDSA, CEO Natura
- Milind Pant, Global Regulatory Affairs Chairman WFDSA, CEO Amway
10:45 – 11:15
Networking Break
11:15 – 12:15
Keynote Speaker – Innovation through disruption
During his talk, Chris will explore the transformative potential of disruptive thinking, the art of seizing opportunities, and the essential elements for building successful ventures.
Speakers:
- Chris Barton Founder of Shazam
12:15 - 12:30
Q&A with Chris Barton
Speakers:
- Chris Barton – Founder of Shazam & Jason Campbell
12:30 – 13:30
Networking lunch
13:30 – 13:45
DSA UAE and the Region
Speakers:
- Poorya Montaseri – Founder DSA UAE
Speakers:
- Poorya Montaseri – Founder DSA UAE
13:45 – 14:30
Keynote Speaker – Transformation
A storied Business and Marketing leader known for humanizing Fortune 500 global brands as CMO at
Samsung, Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Danone
Speakers:
- Marc Mathieu, SVP, AI Transformation & Vice-Chair, Salesforce Global Advisory Board
14:30 – 15:05
Coffee Break sponsored by 4Life
15:05 – 15:35
Keynote Speaker – Innovation & Creativity
An expert in maximizing the innovation potential of ambitious companies.
Speakers:
- Jonathon Brown – Chief Growth Office – Trend Hunters
An expert in maximizing the innovation potential of ambitious companies.
Speakers:
- Jonathon Brown – Chief Growth Office – Trend Hunters
15:35 – 16:35
Global Regulatory – Direct Selling, the Global Picture
Join industry experts as they discuss opportunities and challenges across diverse markets. Gain insights, best practices and solutions to navigate the global landscape successfully.
Moderated by: Adolfo Franco
Executive Vice President, COO and Counsel, DSA USA
Speakers:
- Laure Alexandre – Seldia
- Cary Justice, Vice President – Global Public Policy and Government Affairs · Amway
- Gonzalo Falcón DSA Argentina
16:35 – 16:45
Day 1 Official Close
Moderated by: Frederic Ferrer & Jason Campbell
20:00 - 22:00
45th Anniversary Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel
08:00 – 09:00
Exhibition opens, networking coffee
09:00 – 09:15
Official Opening
09:15 – 10:00
Keynote Speaker – Harnessing AI and leading from the Future
Artifical intelligence and the future is now, this impactful and interesting session will
explore the mindset shift needed to embrace this new era. It will further explore ways in
which AI can be utilised for growth.
Speakers:
- Terence Mauri
Artifical intelligence and the future is now, this impactful and interesting session will
explore the mindset shift needed to embrace this new era. It will further explore ways in
which AI can be utilised for growth.
Speakers:
- Terence Mauri
10:00 – 10:05
Speakers: Frederic Ferrer & Jason Campbell
10:05 – 10:45
Panel 1 – Artificial Intelligence, what we should know and how to navigate it
This panel will explore AI across various channels, namely the mindset of AI, what AI
means to the industry and how to maximize its potential for business growth.
Speakers:
- Robert Cavitt CEO Jenkon Software
- Sofia Kostiunina – CEO and Founder of SpeakLab & Presscale
- Dr. Abdulla Al Samma – AI Specialist
This panel will explore AI across various channels, namely the mindset of AI, what AI
means to the industry and how to maximize its potential for business growth.
Speakers:
- Robert Cavitt CEO Jenkon Software
- Sofia Kostiunina – CEO and Founder of SpeakLab & Presscale
- Dr. Abdulla Al Samma – AI Specialist
10:45 - 11:15
Networking – Coffee Break
11:15 - 11:20
Introduction to speaker
Moderator:
- Jason Campbell
11:20 – 11:35
Transforming Challenges into Success
This insightful session will explore the power of innovation and resilience in overcoming
adversity to ultimately achieve success. Industry leaders and innovative disruptors will
share personal accounts of how they navigated through difficult times. utilizing innovative
strategies to transform challenging situations into unique opportunities, leading to
successful outcomes.
Speakers:
- Datuk Lim Siow Jin – Founder DXN
- Jason Campbell – author of Selling with love
This insightful session will explore the power of innovation and resilience in overcoming
adversity to ultimately achieve success. Industry leaders and innovative disruptors will
share personal accounts of how they navigated through difficult times. utilizing innovative
strategies to transform challenging situations into unique opportunities, leading to
successful outcomes.
Speakers:
- Datuk Lim Siow Jin – Founder DXN
- Jason Campbell – author of Selling with love
11:35 – 12:35
Panel 2 – Navigating the Impact on Social, Economic, Social and Political Factors on
Direct Selling
This insightful session will explore the power of innovation and resilience in overcoming
adversity to ultimately achieve success. Industry leaders and innovative disruptors will
share personal accounts of how they navigated through difficult times. utilizing innovative
strategies to transform challenging situations into unique opportunities, leading to
successful outcomes.
Moderator:
- Roger Barnett
Speakers:
- Dato Rohazi bin Bahari, Senior Director, Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Cost
of Living, Malaysia
- Ularn Jiwcharoen, Deputy Secretary General, Office of the Consumer Protection
Board, Thailand
- Professor Wei Wei, Peking University
- Professor Sun, China University of Politics
Direct Selling
This insightful session will explore the power of innovation and resilience in overcoming
adversity to ultimately achieve success. Industry leaders and innovative disruptors will
share personal accounts of how they navigated through difficult times. utilizing innovative
strategies to transform challenging situations into unique opportunities, leading to
successful outcomes.
Moderator:
- Roger Barnett
Speakers:
- Dato Rohazi bin Bahari, Senior Director, Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Cost
of Living, Malaysia - Ularn Jiwcharoen, Deputy Secretary General, Office of the Consumer Protection
Board, Thailand - Professor Wei Wei, Peking University
- Professor Sun, China University of Politics
12:35 - 13:35
Lunch Break
13:35 - 13:40
Speakers: Frederic Ferrer
13:40 - 13:55
Sustainability
Sustainability seems to be a buzz word but it doesn’t have to just be a word, this session
will explore the various aspects of sustainability through the case study of Natura.
Speakers:
- Joao Paulo Ferreira, Ethics Chairman WFDSA, CEO Natura
Sustainability seems to be a buzz word but it doesn’t have to just be a word, this session
will explore the various aspects of sustainability through the case study of Natura.
Speakers:
- Joao Paulo Ferreira, Ethics Chairman WFDSA, CEO Natura
13:55 - 14:55
Panel 3 – Sustainability
Moderator:
- Corrie Block
Speakers:
- Joao Paulo Ferreira, Ethics Chairman WFDSA, CEO Natura
- Alexander Jochnick Chairman of Oriflame
- Dr Han – Gill Park – founder Atomy
- Dina Storey – Director of Sustainability – EXPO 2020
14:55 – 15:25
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
15:25 - 15:35
Closing Remarks
Speakers:
- Poorya Montaseri – DSA UAE
Speakers:
- Poorya Montaseri – DSA UAE
15:35 - 15:45
Announcement of Next Host for WFDSA World Congress 2026
Speakers:
- Tamuna Gabilaia Executive Director WFDSA
Speakers:
- Tamuna Gabilaia Executive Director WFDSA
15:45 - 15:55
Official Closing of General Session
Speakers:
- Roger Barnett, Chairperson WFDSA
Speakers:
- Roger Barnett, Chairperson WFDSA
15:55 - 16:05
Frederic Ferrer & Jason Campbell
19:30 - 20:15
Departure for Atlantis the Palm
.20:15 - 23:00
Gala Awards Dinner at Atlantis the Palm
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