{"id":48194,"date":"2023-10-25T13:45:55","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T09:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=48194"},"modified":"2023-10-25T14:24:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T10:24:29","slug":"al-quoz-creative-entrepreneurship-forum-day-one","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/magpie.ae\/staging4\/event\/al-quoz-creative-entrepreneurship-forum-day-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum: day one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It\u2019s a pleasure to see the creative industries treated as an identifiable business path for entrepreneurs with its own special issues, culture and needs. This two-day event, an initiative of Al Quoz Creative Zone and Dubai Culture, looks like a decent first step; there\u2019s obviously some self-promotion from businesses looking for business, but in general it\u2019s a fast-paced blend of workshops, actionable guidance and networking opportunities \u2013 plus a live pitching competition on day two, always nerve-wracking for the participants and great fun (occasionally eye-opening) for the audience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As well as the timed sessions there will be \u2018<span style=\"color: #000000;\">support stations\u2019 (which we assume to mean \u2018manned booths\u2019) from <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">LinkedIn Learning<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">MakeWorks<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zoho<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lets Work<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dubai SME<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dubai Economy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hayi<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wasl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Commercial Bank of Dubai<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It\u2019s all free, but obviously there will be restrictions on space so get in quick \u2026 The workshops also require separate registration: check the website.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Day One schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>10:00 \u2013 11:00<\/i> Workshop <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>The Business Blueprint Creative Entrepreneurs Wish They Knew Sooner<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Think Media Labs<\/b> outlines how creative businesses can implement and run core business elements <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>10:00 \u2013 11:00<\/i> Workshop <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Elevate Your Presence as a Creator on LinkedIn<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Tips and advice from <b>LinkedIn<\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>11:00 \u2013 12:00<\/i> Panel <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>From Placemaking to Creative Making<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Creative entrepreneurship at an ecosystem level. Panel: <b>Lisa Ball-Lechgar<\/b> (deputy director of Tashkeel);<b> Ben McGregor<\/b> (Senior VP of Investment &amp; Leasing at ICD Brookfield Place); <b>Leen Sadder<\/b> (Director of Community at AT\u00d6LYE). Moderator: <b>Rashed Al Mulla<\/b> (founder, Mabnai)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>11:00 \u2013 13:00 <\/i>Workshop <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Brand Sprint for Entrepreneurs<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Three hours with<b> <\/b><b>Ideation Labs<\/b> to learn about the Brand Sprint methodology for creating brand identity, values and personality for an organization<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>11:00 \u2013 12:00<\/i> Storytelling<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <b>Journalism in Arts and Culture<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The nuances of arts and culture writing and journalism with Maan Jalal from The National<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>12:00 \u2013 13:00 <\/i>Workshop <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Designing Authentic Experience in the age of AI and ChatGPT<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">How to harness AI&#8217;s potential while maintaining authenticity in service design and digital experiences. Learn ethical considerations and practical strategies with <b>Human Centered Design<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>12:00 \u2013 13:00 <\/i>Gamified <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Networking Drop-in networking session<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Guided self assessment with <b>Ikra<\/b> intended to foster collaborations, empower entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the creative ecosystem, and kickstart meaningful dialogues<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/i> Panel <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Dubai Success Stories<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">How Dubai\u2019s cultural and economic landscape has played a role in fostering creative entrepreneurship. Panel: <b>Big Hass<\/b> (host of Saudi Arabia\u2019s first and only FM hip-hop radio show, founder of Re-Volt Blog and Re-Volt Magazine); <b>Samer Hamadeh<\/b> (founder of Big Mouth Concepts); <b>Rachael Brown<\/b> (Co-founder and Creative Director of Capsule Arts)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>14:00 \u2013 15:00<\/i> Workshop <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Curb Your Enthusiasm<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Collaborate with <b>Dubai Design Lab<\/b> designers to craft a research plan to kickstart an open dialogue with your audience (best suited for participants with early-stage business ideas)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>14:00 \u2013 15:<\/i><i>0<\/i><i>0<\/i> Micro-mentorship<span style=\"color: #993366;\"> <b>One-on-one Consultations<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Brief one-on-one business guidance and advice sessions with Dubai branding agency <b>Yellow<\/b>; <b>MakeWorks UAE<\/b> for materials and production options; <b>Alserkal Arts Foundation<\/b> to review your creative portfolio<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>15:00 \u2013 16:00<\/i> Gamified Networking <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Drop-in networking session<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As above<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>15:00 \u2013 15:30<\/i> Zoho workshop <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Drop-in session<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">With <b>Zoho<\/b>, maker of business software and web based tools<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>15:00 \u2013 16:00 <\/i>Keynote <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>Five Things I\u2019ve Learned About Building a Design Business in Dubai<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Pallavi Dean<\/b> founded her very successful design firm Roar in 2013 and should have much to say about the practicalities<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/i> Workshop <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>How to Get Your First 1,000 Clients<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Actionable insights to kickstart your startup, art project, YouTube channel, or business from <b>Buildspace<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><i>16:00 \u2013 17:00<\/i> Micro-mentorship <span style=\"color: #993366;\"><b>One-on-one Consultations<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Brief one-on-one business guidance and advice sessions with Dubai restaurant group <b>Zest<\/b>; business consultancy <b>Twig<\/b>; business events specialist<b> <\/b><b>Informa Connect<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">It\u2019s a pleasure to see the creative industries treated as an identifiable business path for entrepreneurs with its own special issues, culture and needs. 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