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Dr .Markus Wiesner
Board and Top Executive Team Advisor & Coach, Board Member
Ayman Al Awadhi
AXD Space - Managing Director
28th of October 2026 at 03:30 PM (Asia/Dubai)
Q East by Alphabeta, Al Quoz Industrial Third – Al Quoz, Dubai (AXD Space – M Floor)
Networking
About
An Evening of Connection, Learning and Growth
The Global Chairs & Board Directors Network invites you to our Quarterly In-Person Networking & Peer Learning Meeting: an exclusive gathering for current and aspiring board directors who want to expand their influence, learn from peers, and build meaningful relationships across the board community.
Keynote: From Good Governance to Great Board Performance
Boards face mounting pressure from geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory complexity and rapid advances in AI, while being expected to prove their effectiveness and the tangible outcomes of their work. Dr. Markus Wiesner will share how leading boards rise to that challenge, and what it takes to move yours to the next level.
When: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Q East by Alphabeta, Al Quoz Industrial Third, Al Quoz, Dubai
Whether you already hold a board seat or are working towards your first, you'll leave with practical insight and new connections to advance your board journey.
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285 AED for Non Members
175 AED for Members of the Global Chairs & Board Directors Network
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AGENDA
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3:30 PM to 4:00 PM | Arrival, Registration, Coffee & Tea
Guests arrive, register, and enjoy welcome coffee and tea while networking informally before the session begins.
4:00 PM to 4:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Wassim Karkabi, Founder and Executive Chairman, Global Board Institute
A brief introduction and overview of the evening's objectives.
4:05 PM to 4:15 PM | Host Welcome
Ayman Al Awadi, CEO, AXD
A welcome to AXD from our host, with an introduction to the venue.
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM | On-Purpose Networking: Board Journeys
All participants
Three structured rounds in small groups, designed to spark introductions and uncover shared interests among board directors.
4:45 PM to 5:00 PM | Building a High-Value Board Portfolio: A Practical Method
Wassim Karkabi
A 10-minute talk introducing the Six-Figure Board Director Portfolio Method, a practical framework for building a high-value, diversified board portfolio, followed by a 5-minute Q&A.
5:00 PM to 5:50 PM | Keynote: From Good Governance to Great Board Performance
Dr. Markus Wiesner, Board and Executive Team Advisor and Coach; Board Member; former Global Head of Board Advisory at a leading global consulting firm
The pressure on boards continues to grow, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory complexity, and rapid advances in AI and technology. At the same time, boards are expected to demonstrate their effectiveness and the tangible outcomes of their work.
This session will explore:
Guests arrive, register, and enjoy welcome coffee and tea while networking informally before the session begins.
4:00 PM to 4:05 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Wassim Karkabi, Founder and Executive Chairman, Global Board Institute
A brief introduction and overview of the evening's objectives.
4:05 PM to 4:15 PM | Host Welcome
Ayman Al Awadi, CEO, AXD
A welcome to AXD from our host, with an introduction to the venue.
4:15 PM to 4:45 PM | On-Purpose Networking: Board Journeys
All participants
Three structured rounds in small groups, designed to spark introductions and uncover shared interests among board directors.
4:45 PM to 5:00 PM | Building a High-Value Board Portfolio: A Practical Method
Wassim Karkabi
A 10-minute talk introducing the Six-Figure Board Director Portfolio Method, a practical framework for building a high-value, diversified board portfolio, followed by a 5-minute Q&A.
5:00 PM to 5:50 PM | Keynote: From Good Governance to Great Board Performance
Dr. Markus Wiesner, Board and Executive Team Advisor and Coach; Board Member; former Global Head of Board Advisory at a leading global consulting firm
The pressure on boards continues to grow, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory complexity, and rapid advances in AI and technology. At the same time, boards are expected to demonstrate their effectiveness and the tangible outcomes of their work.
This session will explore:
- How world-class boards define and approach their remit
- How leading boards navigate complex and often competing challenges
- How to assess the level at which your board currently operates
- What it takes to move your board to the next level of effectiveness
Format: 30-minute keynote, 10-minute structured table discussion, 10-minute Q&A.
5:50 PM to 5:55 PM | Closing Remarks
Wassim Karkabi
5:55 PM to 6:25 PM | Informal Networking & Tour of AXD
Continue conversations over refreshments and explore the AXD space.
5:50 PM to 5:55 PM | Closing Remarks
Wassim Karkabi
5:55 PM to 6:25 PM | Informal Networking & Tour of AXD
Continue conversations over refreshments and explore the AXD space.
Parking Directions
Address: Q East by Alphabeta, Al Quoz Industrial Third – Al Quoz, Dubai (AXD Space – M Floor)
For those who are driving:
- Proceed to Q East By Alphabeta B1 Parking.
- Take the A2 Lift, which provides direct access to AXD Space – M Floor Reception.
For those who are not driving:
- Proceed to the Q East Building Main Entrance (Ground Floor)
- Ask the reception team for assistance which floor for AXD Space or take the lift and select “M Floor.”
