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    The Sustainability Social:

    Connect and Inspire

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    L34, Uptown Tower
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    17 September 2026

    5:30PM - 8:30PM

    Expanding into new markets is not just about access.

    It is about infrastructure, speed and the ability to move product efficiently across regions.

    An evening where sustainability meets community, conversation and connection.

    Join fellow DMCC Sustainability Hub members and businesses exploring the Hub for an engaging evening designed to bring people together beyond the usual conference setting. Expect thought-provoking ideas, interactive experiences, sustainability trivia and conversations around the issues shaping better business.

    Set against warm lighting, greenery, live acoustic music and sustainable refreshments inspired by Mexico and Chile, this is sustainability with a more social side.

    Agenda

    Welcome Remarks
    Ahmed Bin Sulayem
    Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCC
    Special Address
    Mohit Agarwal
    Director, The Asian Tea Group
    The DMCC Tea Centre & Business Setup
    Gary Winslade
    Associate Director - Tea, DMCC

    Plan Your Next Phase of Global Growth with DMCC
    Bassel Bitar
    Senior Manager, Corporate Sales, DMCC
    Panel Discussion
    Expert Insights on Scaling Your Business in Dubai and Internationally

    Panellists:

    Gary Winslade
    Associate Director - Tea, DMCC

    Sreejith Balakrishnan
    Director of Sales, Agro Commodities DMCC

    Martin Whitaker
    Head of Co Manufacturing, Bettys and Taylors Group Ltd
    Q&A

    Explore the DMCC Tea Centre

    Access world-class processing, storage, tea blending, and packaging facilities, along with valuable networking opportunities.

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    5:25 pm – What Makes a Game Investable?
    5:40 pm – “The Missing Middle: the Gap between Gaming Potential & Family Office Conviction”
    5:55 pm – Pathway to Epiphany’s Mentorship Program
    6:10 pm – Networking

    The DMCC Tea Centre

    The DMCC Tea Centre is a purpose-built facility supporting the global tea trade, with the capacity to handle over 43,000 tonnes of tea annually. Located next to one of the region’s largest ports, the centre offers end-to-end capabilities, including:

     

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    Blending and product development

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    Tea tasting and evaluation facilities

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    Packaging across multiple formats

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    Temperature-controlled storage and warehousing

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    Member-to-member trade within a global tea network

    What to expect

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    Inspiration Talk

    Hear fresh perspectives and updates from industry leaders on the sustainability industry in a short, TED-style session.
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    Sustainability Trivia

    Put your knowledge to the test with live questions, friendly competition and prizes.
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    The Big Idea Wall

    Share one action you believe businesses should take before 2030 to become more sustainable.

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    Conversation Stations

    Find your people and start conversations around shared interests, from Carbon & ESG and Circular Economy to Green Finance & Technology, Start-ups, Commodities and Real Estate.

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    Hub Updates

    Discover what’s new at the Sustainability Hub, meet our newest members and get a look at upcoming programmes and workshops.

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    Picture-Perfect Moments

    Capture the evening at our sustainability-themed photo booth.

    DMCC Sustainability Hub

    Join the DMCC Sustainability Hub and drive positive change
in the era of sustainable development.

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