The inaugural edition of the Business Frontier Leadership Conclave and Awards 2025 concluded on a high note, uniting over 50 distinguished business leaders, innovators, and policymakers from around the world. Organised by Crestus Media and presented in partnership with Zenesis Corporation, the prestigious event was supported by media partners Business Frontier, REM TIMES and Global Leaders Today, with Plan3Media as the official event management partner.
The one-day conclave consisted of guests from over 10 countries and featured an exceptional lineup of thought leadership sessions designed to foster dialogue on pressing global business challenges. In his opening address, Jatin Deepchandani, Founder & CEO of Crestus Media, set the tone by emphasizing the event’s mission to create a collaborative platform for impactful conversations and innovation.
The programme was graced by the presence of guests of honour: H.E. Ambassador Bogdan Kolarov (Office for Development Affairs, UAE Presidential Court), Mohamed AL Banna (Group CEO & Founder Lead Ventures & Connect Lead), and Lieutenant First Khalid Muhammad Banasar (Dubai Police). The dignitaries were felicitated during the event and also presented awards to the winners. H.E. Bogdan Kolrav addressed the gathering and shared valuable insights on diplomacy, development, and leadership.
Insightful Sessions
The SoAR! MasterClass, led by Dr. Priscilla Kucer, Founder & CEO of Priscilla Kucer Consulting Solutions LLC, empowered global leaders with actionable insights on aligning profitability with sustainability for long-term impact.
The keynote sessions featured influential voices from across the industry, including Dr. Kamran Khan, CEO of Arabian Entertainment Co. Ltd., Saudi Arabia, who delivered a compelling address on The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership, alongside powerful insights shared by Vanja Keindl, Sanjeev Kumar, and Yogita Tulsiani on leadership, innovation, and transformation in today’s business landscape.
The event also consisted of two expert panel discussions —one focused on how sustainable leadership can drive growth through purpose and responsibility, and the other explored how AI and automation are transforming the future of leadership. Both sessions delved into the evolving role of leaders in a rapidly changing world and consisted of compelling insights from industry leaders such as Dr. Abeer S. Al-Humaimeedy, Dr. Mina Iskander, Nedim Alicic, Sanjeev Kumar and Dr Samir Thabet.
A major highlight of the conclave was the Awards Ceremony, recognizing excellence across several categories. Noteworthy awardees included:
- Dr. Adriana Vadillo (Global Computing) – Visionary Leader in IT
- Hana Hamzeh (Fifreedomtoday) – Women Leadership in Finance
- Dr. Satpreet Singh (Ardass Corporation) – Business Leader of the Year
Additionally, the event witnessed the launch of The Leadership Hall – Collector’s Edition, honoring transformative leadership. Esteemed inductees included Cristian Salazar, Dr. Monica Sijabat, and Ar. Smita Das.
The conclave concluded with a dynamic networking session, enabling meaningful interactions among participants. By spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and strategic foresight, the Business Frontier Leadership Conclave and Awards 2025 firmly positioned itself as a premier global platform for business excellence.
