About the event
This month, the Female Founders Network flagship event will bring together ambitious women founders and leaders for an evening of inspiration, insight, and connection. Alongside networking and community building, we’ll welcome two headline speakers Nimi Mehta and Sophie Smith..who will share their expertise and experiences to help founders scale with confidence.
Our Speakers:
Nimi Mehta is a media personality and public speaking coach, founder of SPKR, helping leaders and professionals speak with confidence. With over a decade in media hosting top shows on Channel 4 Dubai and Dubai One TV, she now helps entrepreneurs and executives to communicate with clarity and impact, working with brands like Microsoft, Mastercard and META.
Sophie Smith is the Founder and CEO of Nabta Health, a UAE-based femtech platform transforming women’s healthcare across emerging markets. Since launching in 2017, Nabta has raised over $4 million, including a $1.5 million seed round in 2022. Sophie is also the driving force behind the Female Angels movement, championing gender parity in early-stage investing across MENA.
Schedule
Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Time: 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Location: In5 Tech Conference Hall, Dubai Internet City
Pricing:
VIP Members – Free
Members – Dhs200
Non Members – Dhs300
Guests will enjoy networking over drinks and light bites available after the speakers presentations.
Agenda
This month’s Female Founders Network flagship event will feature two headline speakers sharing their journeys and insights to inspire and equip founders to scale.
The program is as follows:
Agenda
• Networking and mingling on arrival
• Opening address by Nicki Bedford, Founder & CEO of the Female Founders Network
• Keynote from Sophie Smith, Founder & CEO of Nabta Health
• Keynote from Nimi Mehta, Media Personality, Public Speaking Coach, and Founder of SPKR
• Interactive Q&A sessions following each keynote
• Closing with light lunch and on-site networking
Purpose
You will leave inspired with practical strategies to communicate with confidence, amplify their influence, and grow your business. You will also gain insights from leading founders and industry experts on building successful ventures and driving meaningful impact.
