The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF 2025), a hallmark event renowned for gathering influential leaders, innovators, and disruptors, is set to host its 8th edition. This year’s event will feature an impressive lineup of over 300 globally acclaimed figures from 45 countries. Scheduled for February 1-2, 2025, the festival promises a transformative experience at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center’s (Sheraa) flagship event.
Spotlight on World-Renowned Speakers of SEF 2025
This year’s lineup includes high-profile speakers such as Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud, Wim Hof, Mo Gawdat, and Ammar Kandil. These luminaries, along with other global changemakers in technology, leadership, finance, and the arts, will inspire attendees. Thousands of participants will engage across five stages and ten dynamic zones.
Sara Abdelaziz Al Nuaimi, CEO of Sheraa, expressed her excitement about SEF 2025’s expanded agenda. She remarked, “By bringing together visionary leaders from diverse industries, SEF 2025 offers unparalleled expertise and insights. This extraordinary lineup aims to inspire our entrepreneurial community to act boldly, think creatively, and make a meaningful impact. Attendees will leave empowered with the confidence, knowledge, and connections to turn their visions into reality.”
Bridging Art and Commerce
Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President and Director of the Sharjah Art Foundation, has positioned Sharjah as a hub for contemporary art and culture. Her keynote will highlight the integration of artistic innovation into business. This will provide entrepreneurs with fresh perspectives on creativity and commerce.
HRH Princess Lamia Bint Majed Saud AlSaud, Secretary General of Alwaleed Philanthropies, is a beacon of humanitarian leadership. Her work has championed global development, education, and cultural exchange. At SEF 2025, she will inspire entrepreneurs to embed meaningful impact into their endeavors.
Wim Hof, globally recognized as “The Iceman,” has redefined human potential with his methods of endurance and cold exposure. His session will encourage attendees to adopt a holistic and resilient approach to personal and professional challenges.
Media and Digital Innovation
Mohammed Saeed Harib, the creator of the Middle East’s first 3D animated series, FREEJ, will share his journey. He will discuss fostering creative innovation in the region. Shelly Frost, founder of The Fridge, a leading live events company in the UAE, will discuss her efforts in promoting local talent. She will also explain how to build inclusive cultural platforms.
SEF 2025: A Celebration of Ideas and Collaboration
With the theme “Where We Belong,” SEF 2025 underscores its mission to cultivate a vibrant community of dreamers, doers, and disruptors. The festival’s agenda includes keynote addresses, interactive workshops, panel discussions, startup showcases, pitch competitions, and invaluable networking opportunities. This year’s expanded format makes SEF 2025 an unmissable event for entrepreneurs eager to learn, connect, and grow.
For details and registration, visit https://sharjahef.com/.
