The 2025 edition of Brand Me Summit returns to Canadian University Dubai (CUD) on 22–23 November, bringing over 5,000 participants together with more than 60 global business figures, creators, and innovators. The two-day gathering will spotlight personal branding, professional growth, and purpose-driven leadership at the heart of Downtown Dubai.
As the world’s pioneering and largest event devoted to personal branding, the summit gathers forward-thinking leaders committed to amplifying their influence and driving meaningful social impact. Attendees will gain practical strategies to advance their careers and unlock new avenues for personal and professional transformation.
With global displacement reaching 123 million people, access to education for refugees remains critically low, with only 9% able to pursue higher studies. In response, Brand Me Summit 2025 has entered a partnership with UNHCR, dedicating 10% of its proceeds to the agency’s “Aim Higher” initiative, supporting refugee access to education. This partnership reflects the summit’s belief that learning is the catalyst for both individual advancement and community resilience.
“This year’s summit is more than an event, it’s a movement to help people aim higher,” said Ghazi Yaman, Co-Founder of Brand Me Summit. “Our theme, ‘Transform from Unknown to Unstoppable,’ isn’t just for attendees. It’s for every person striving for a second chance including refugees rebuilding their lives through education. This is our moment to use personal growth as a force for good.”
Underlining its commitment to sustainability and human development, CUD will award 50 full scholarships to refugees, enabling them to pursue higher education and rebuild their futures.
As a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, CUD is also partnering with Brand Me Summit to roll out a campus-wide entrepreneurship challenge. Student teams will pitch business concepts, with the most promising ideas receiving funding and incubation through the CUD Incubator, reinforcing the shared mission to empower emerging talent.
Professor Karim Chelli, President and Vice Chancellor of CUD, highlighted the institution’s dedication to driving global change through learning: “At Canadian University Dubai, we view education as humanity’s most powerful catalyst for global transformation. When ideas are nurtured within our community and supported with purpose, they grow beyond the classroom to create regional and international impact. The Brand Me Summit is a shining example of this vision, that has evolved into a flagship event inspiring hundreds across the region. We are guided by an unstoppable philosophy: Inspiring Minds. Transforming Lives.
Through our collaboration with the UNHCR and our pledge to dedicate 10 percent of all proceeds to refugee education under the Aim Higher initiative, we reaffirm our belief that education has no borders. When aligned with compassion and purpose, it becomes a shared responsibility capable of changing lives”
The speaker line-up features internationally respected entrepreneurs and industry trailblazers including Eric Edmeades, creator of WILDFIT; Toufic Kreidieh of Brands for Less Group; MMA world champion Alistair Overeem; Saygin Yalcin, founder of SellAnyCar.com; Adel Sajan of Danube Group; Firas Massaddi of fäm Properties; and Dr Sara Al Madani. The summit will conclude with Co-Founders Ayman and Ghazi Yaman sharing their vision for empowering people to elevate their lives.
Ayman Yaman, Co-Founder of Brand ME Summit, added: “Over the past five years, I’ve had the privilege of learning directly from billionaires, entrepreneurs, and mentors who’ve helped shape my journey, My mission is to make that same mentorship accessible to everyone to empower people to rise above their circumstances, to aim higher, and to believe that transformation is possible no matter where they start. This summit is more than an event; it’s a movement to help people grow and give others hope through action.”
Supported by key partners such as Al Naboodah Automobiles, Great Wall Motors, OKX Exchange, Aramex, and Ziina, the summit blends business engagement with wider social purpose.
Tickets are available in three options: Entry (239 AED), Platinum (699 AED), and VIP (4,999 AED), offering access to sessions, premium networking, and exclusive events.