SHARJAH, 26th January, 2025 (WAM) -- In a celebration of global brilliance, this year’s Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will bring together the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs and thought leaders. Among the globally renowned lineup of over 300 speakers from more than 45 nations are Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, UAE's Minister of State for Entrepreneurship; Khalid Mohammed Alnuaimi, Director of the Federal Youth Authority in the UAE; the iconic French footballer Thierry Henry; and Ann Hiatt, Jeff Bezos’ former “right-hand advisor.”
Organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the festival will take place on February 1st and 2nd at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTIP). With an expected audience of 12,000 attendees, SEF 2025 will create a dynamic space where vision meets opportunity, inspiring participants and sparking innovative ideas through the insights and experiences of its world-class speakers.
Commenting on the notable guests for this year’s edition, Sheraa CEO, Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, stated, “SEF 2025 serves as a gateway for aspiring entrepreneurs and upcoming industry leaders to gain firsthand insights from the world’s most accomplished pioneers. Our mission is to equip attendees with actionable strategies and inspiring perspectives needed to transform their ambitions into impactful ventures. This festival is where global expertise meets local opportunity, ushering in the next wave of entrepreneurial success, right here in Sharjah.”
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival is the Middle East’s premier platform for global entrepreneurial exchange and the largest of its kind in the region. Promising an exhilarating agenda of over 250 activities, including interactive sessions, thought-provoking talks, artist showcases, and 45 workshops and masterclasses, SEF 2025 is set to accelerate economic transformation and inspire the next generation of pioneers.
By connecting the entrepreneurial-minded with world leaders of industries, investors, innovators, and policymakers, SEF 2025 ensures a productive environment for collaboration and growth.