Rajesh Kohli

Head of Learning and Development

DAMAC Group

I am very impressed with all the speakers today, they come with great experience and innovative ideas. We’ve had a very niche footfall here networking with people from various industries and there is immense learning for all of us and very happy to meet all of them. The event has been a good learning experience.

Yusra Baqi

Chief Human Capital Officer

aafaq Islamic Finance

I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for the incredible Future HR & L&D Summit & Awards 2026. It was truly an inspiring and flawlessly organized event, bringing together HR and L&D leaders from across the region to share insights, innovations, and best practices.
I am deeply honored to have received the ‘Best CHRO Leader of the Year’ award. This recognition is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to the amazing teams and people I have the privilege to work with at Aafaq Islamic Finance.
Thank you once again for this memorable experience and for creating a platform that celebrates leadership, learning, and innovation in HR and L&D.

Akbar Khan

Head of Learning, Employee Experience and Talent Management

Al Tayer Motors

Thank you buddy, its all your hardwork and team’s excellent performance

Ghada Salah

CHRO

Al Batha Engineering

What a fantastic experience at the Future of HR & L&D Summit! Well-structured sessions, thought-provoking dialogue, and incredible networking. It was not just an event, but a true community of passionate HR leaders

Neha Ramaiya

- General Manager- Strategic Alliance

Novac GT

I wanted to extend my sincere thanks for all the support you provided both in the lead-up to the L&D event in Dubai and during the event itself. Your efforts played a big role in ensuring everything went smoothly, and we truly appreciate the collaboration.

K D Singh

Executive Director & Chief Business Officer

Nnovac GT Technologies llc

The experience has been fantastic, we are super excited to be here and have had many insightful and meaningful experiences. Compliments to the organizers for organizing this event. It has been a wonderful experience and kudos to IXG and team.

Washington Mashanda

Sales Director HR & Payroll - Africa and Middle East

Sage

The event was a truly great experience. It brought together the right target audience, which is one of the most important aspects of such platforms. We believe IXG has set a strong benchmark and we look forward to seeing them bring more impactful events to the market. The networking opportunities were excellent, and we were able to build valuable contacts that will surely help us in the future.

Subramanian Viswanathan

Co-founder and CEO

Disprz

It has been a wonderful experience. I had the chance to meet many inspiring HR and L&D leaders as well as key decision-makers. The event was both fulfilling and inspiring, offering valuable opportunities to connect, share, and learn.

Sai Vadapalli

Versatile L&D and HR Leader

Yash Technologies Middle East

I got to meet a lot of big dignitaries CXO and CHRO’s at this event. This event is making people more better than what they are and this will lead us to the next big level of best practices. The experience has been fantastic and very well organized.

Sameera Sohaili

HR Business Partner

Chery International

The event was exceptionally well-organized and executed with great professionalism. Every detail was thoughtfully managed, creating a seamless and engaging experience with delivering such a high-calibre event

Rania Abi Raad

Chief People Officer

Virtual Reality Solutions

The event was packed with valuable insights and practical information. I particularly enjoyed the sponsor presentations, which offered fresh perspectives and sparked several new ideas for me. Overall, it was a highly engaging and inspiring experience.

Chetan Sharma

CHRO

Daraju Group (Caballo Commodities DMCC)

Honoured to attend 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗥 & 𝗟&𝗗 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Dubai 2026.
Key insights: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Wellbeing goes beyond employees. It includes your 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 — because when people thrive, ecosystems thrive. Learning as an individual responsibility sparks a culture of continuous growth and adaptability. When combined, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 + 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 = 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀. They build organizations that are not just more 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, but also 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻.

Abhishek Singh

Head of Human Resources

National Plastic

Truly appreciated the opportunity to be part of it. The experience was both engaging and meaningful. Everything was organized wonderfully

Ingrid D’Souza

Head People & Culture

Team Red Dot

This course transformed my understanding of web design. The practical projects were invaluable. Highly recommend!

Omar Fakhira

Group HR Director

Naffco

It was wonderful event and the warm hospitality. It was a truly insightful and inspiring experience.