Top Speakers at the 2025 Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival returns to Sharjah this February! 

The festival will be hosted at the SRTI Park from Saturday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 2. Passes for the festival are available here. 

Here are some of the famous personalities that will be at the festival:

Sania Mirza

The former Indian tennis player has secured six Grand Slam titles and is an Olympic semi-finalist. She will share her journey to inspire a new generation. 

Plestia Alaqad

Alaqad is a Palestinian journalist and poet who gained international recognition for her coverage of the Israel war in Gaza. 

Wim Hof

Known as 'The Iceman', Wim Hof is renowned for his record-breaking feats of endurance and cold exposure. 

Hof will talk about the resilience of ice on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Impact Zone. 

Amy Cuddy

American psychologist and author Amy Cuddy has inspired millions of people to own their space and to truly belong. Her 2012 Ted Talk on body language has broken records and become the second-most viewed talk of all time. 

Cuddy will talk about 'Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges' on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Impact Zone. 

Sahar Rasti

Rasti is the UAE's first certified Maritime Captain and the founder and CEO of SJR Group. Her ventures include cutting-edge maritime solutions, smart technologies, and much more. 

Muhammed Binghatti

He is the Chairman of the Binghatti Group and has redefined the boundaries of real estate in this role. He has had successful partnerships with global luxury giants like Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz, and Jacob & Co. 

Binghatti will talk about 'Becoming Incomparable: The Impact of Good Design' at the Impact Zone on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Toufic Kreidieh

The founder and CEO of the renowned retail group 'Brands for Less' Toufic Kreidieh is coming to the festival to talk about his journey and share tips about entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation. 

Kreidieh will be part of a panel discussion titled 'The Customer-centric Approach to Market Leadership' at the Impact Zone on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Thierry Henry

The two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner and one of the greatest strikers in football history Thierry Henry is coming to the festival to share his story and what it takes to leave a lasting legacy. 

Ammar Kandil 

YouTuber and co-founder of Yes Theory Ammar Kandil will be at the festival and talk about how he turned adventure into a global community. 

If you would like to hear these individuals' stories, book your tickets now for the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival!