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Welcome to the 9th CSR Summit 2012
As Corporate Social Responsibility evolves from a ‘nice to have’ to a critical factor in sustainable long term growth, the CSR Summit returns in its 9th year with more case studies, discussions and networking to provide practical solutions to the biggest challenges facing CSR.
Meet your speakers
Piers Schreiber
Vice President, Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Jumeirah Group
Dr. Fatih Mehmet Gul
Founder, CSR Middle East
Luisa Gentile
Head of Sustainable Development, Vodafone Italy
Annelies Hodge
CSR Manager, Dubai Chamber
Ibrahim Al Zubi
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Majid Al Futtaim Properties
Belinda Scott
Senior Manager – Corporate Social Responsibility, National Bank Of Abu Dhabi
Brigitte Khair Mountain
Head of External Relations Hub for GCC, UNHCR
Maria Conceicao
Founder, Maria Cristina Foundation
Memosh Khawaja
General Manager for Laundry and Home Care, Henkel
Eman Al Madani
CSR Executive, Dubai Chamber
Karim Seifeddine
Head of Corporate Communication, Citi

The 9th CSR Summit 2012 will provide a unique platform for CSR professionals in the region to learn and network alongside key stakeholders to develop and advance CSR in the region.
Featuring a practical and timely agenda that will enable you to:
Integrate CSR strategy into business strategy improving value-added to the business
Measure the effectiveness of CSR: Impact on the community and value to the business
Maximise the positive impact of CSR programmes
Gain management and investor buy-in to increase budgetary support and drive CSR
Engage all stakeholders including employees and customers to improve reach and effectiveness of CSR initiatives
…including new features for 2012!
What’s New for 2012?
  • Different perspectives with over 80% new speakers sharing CSR insights from over 15 industries
  • A dynamic programme featuring more interactive formats and shared learning platforms including: Operation Carbon Footprint Reduction – Open Forum, Panels and Roundtables
  • Practical Takeaways: learn how to gain management buy-in, build business sustainability through CSR and develop a roadmap to reducing your carbon footprint
  • CSR Award Winners Panel: Learn from the leaders on how you can drive award winning CSR in your own organisation
  • Addressing controversial topics including: To publicise or not to publicise CSR?
  • An exclusive Inspirational Keynote Address by Maria Conceicao, Founder of the Maria Cristina Foundation.
  • Even more networking opportunities with over 12+ hours of interaction across 4 days
  • A Green Campaign: This brochure is printed on recycled paper. This year’s event is the most environmentally friendly CSR Summit yet - A largely electronic campaign and extensive use of recycled material
  • We practice what we preach – CSR Summit Gives Back:
    · 10% of delegate fees will be donated to a selected charity
    · 5 CSR Summit scholarships to be awarded to deserving individuals

What Did Delegates Have To Say About The 8th CSR Summit 2011?

"Mabrook! It was excellent. Great job IIRME."
Annelies Hodge, CSR Manager, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry

"This event gives a good view of what corporations are doing to make this world a better place."
Thuraya Al-Taei, Communication & External Affairs Advisor, BP Oman

"Very practical and effective, useful knowledge we can take away with us."
Rachelle Bissett-Amess, Project Manager & Environmental Advisor, AES International

"Very informative and insightful presentations."
Fatima Raees, Marketing Manager, Emirates Driving Institute