OXFORD CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP

Flagship Program

Where Global Minds Meet – Oxford Summer Courses & Leadership Conference

Inaugural Oxford Leadership Conference
OLC24

Conference Date

April 12 - 14, 2024

Location

Dubai, UAE

Program

Oxford Leadership Conference

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A Historic First

In April 2024, Oxford brought its leadership legacy to the global stage with its very first international conference, hosted in Dubai. This landmark event blended Oxford’s centuries-old tradition of academic excellence with the dynamism of a modern global hub, creating a unique platform for dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. By uniting thought leaders, visionaries, and emerging professionals from around the world, the conference set a powerful precedent—shaping the future of leadership through diversity, innovation, and shared wisdom.

Oxford Leadership Conference Dubai

Why This Program Is Monumental

The inaugural Oxford Leadership Program outside the UK marked a milestone in our journey to expand educational horizons globally. By combining Oxford’s legacy with forward-looking innovation, the conference redefined how leadership is nurtured in an increasingly interconnected world.

First of Its Kind

As the inaugural Oxford Leadership Program outside the UK, this event showcased Oxford’s commitment to global leadership.

Global Platform

Hosted in Dubai, a hub of innovation and diversity, the program embraced a truly international stage.

Legacy Meets Innovation

The event blended Oxford’s timeless traditions with modern leadership challenges, bridging past and future.

Shaping Global Leaders

Participants contributed to a new era of leadership grounded in diversity, ethics, and innovation.

Program Highlights

Shweta Gandhi

Urban Planner & Strategist

Rikin Patel

Founder and CEO of TRAVDAQ

Rana Hajirasouli

Founder and CEO of The Surpluss

Jakub Langr

CTO at Tenderd

Dritan Abazović

Former Prime Minister of Montenegro

Dr Tariq Kabir

Director of Development Project Design and Services Ltd.

Clara Martins

Brazilian Entrepreneur and Scholar

Chafic Mekawi

Cross Disciplinary Professional

Amna Zaidi

Founder and CEO

Dr. Adnan Rafiq

Member Governance, Innovation and Reforms

Sir Robert Buckland

Former United Kingdom Minister of State

Speakers

Who Joined Us

Professionals

Entrepreneurs

Policymakers

Graduate Students

“The Oxford Leadership Conference in Dubai was a transformative experience — blending diverse perspectives with Oxford’s academic excellence.”

A Tradition of Leadership

Oxford has produced 28 British Prime Ministers, 50+ Nobel Laureates, and countless global business leaders — a legacy of excellence shaping the world for centuries.

28

Prime Ministers

50+

Nobel Laureates

Countless

Business Leaders

Be a Part of the next chapter

Stay connected for details on upcoming flagship programs and conferences worldwide. Join a legacy of leadership and innovation that continues to shape the future globally.

“The 2024 Dubai event marked the beginning of a global movement in Oxford leadership. The journey continues—join us.”

Join us as we take you on an inspiring journey where history meets the future, and where you can be a part of crafting a world led by inspired and responsible leaders.

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