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Theme: The conference explores transformative innovations that are reshaping the future of sleep.
Agenda to be updated soon
Welcome & Opening Address | 11:10 AM – 11:15 AM
Bedding Industry Macro Trends, Our Observations
Keynote | 11:15 AM – 11:25 AM
Shaping the Future of Sleep: Innovation, Consumer Insights, and Market Trends Driving the Bedding Industry
Ben Cuthbert
Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Leggett & Platt
Hassan Abbas Al Hazeem
Chairman, Intercoil Group
Leaders’ Dialogue | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Sleep Middle East & Africa Market Uncovered: Trends, Challenges, and Growth Opportunities
Ben Cuthbert [MODERATOR]
Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Leggett & Platt
Hassan Abbas Al Hazeem
Chairman, Intercoil Group
Mohammed bin Fahad Al Emadi
Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Leggett & Platt
Cheikh Mohamed Elkarachi
Chairman and CEO, Elkarachi Holdings
Presentation | 12:05 PM – 12:15 PM
From Waste to Rest: Exploring Closed-Loop Solutions in the Sleep Industry
Nick Oettinger
CEO, The Furniture Recycling Group
Cheikh Mohamed Elkarachi
Chairman and CEO, Elkarachi Holdings
In Conversation | 12:20 PM – 12:55 PM
Foam & Function: Engineering the Future of Sleep Through Mattress Design
Anuraag Purie [MODERATOR]
Owner & CEO, A S Entterprises
Gaurav Sachdeva
Director, Chemie Products Pvt Ltd
Sam Hill
Innovation Manager, The Vita Group
Cheikh Mohamed Elkarachi
Chairman and CEO, Elkarachi Holdings
Closing Address | 1:00 PM – 1:10 PM
Recovering Value from Mattress Returns through Rejuvenation
Zoe Flynn née Moorcroft
Group Head of Sales & Marketing, The Furniture Recycling Group
Nick Oettinger
CEO, The Furniture Recycling Group
Presentation | 12.15 – 12.30
Advancements in Foam Cutting Techniques
Anuraag Purie
Chief Executive Officer, AS Enterprise
Presentation | 12.30 – 12.45
Bio Green Concept
Selçuk ASLANTAŞ
Area Sales Manager, Boyteks Tekstil
Presentation | 12.45 – 13.00
We Are Responsible for What We Provide/Produce
Sonja Kapetanovic
CEO, Schlarafia
Second Half of the Day will feature the Furtech Conference
The 1st Half Will Feature The Furtech Conference
Welcome & Opening Address | 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
The Science of Sleep
Keynote | 11:15 AM – 11:25 AM
Bridging Science and Technology: Personalized Sleep Solutions for Next-Gen Wellness Dr. Julian Stone – President, Cambridge Sleep Sciences
Dr. Julian Stone
President, Cambridge Sleep Sciences
Hassan Abbas Al Hazeem
Chairman, Intercoil Group
Panel Discussion | 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Future of Sleep: Innovations in Smart Beds, Wearables, and Sleep Tracking
Srinivas Rasoor [MODERATOR]
Manager, eMpulse Research and Data Analytics (India) Pvt Ltd
Shakeel Baig
Chairman, Tech Co Group
S. Sundaresan
Secretary, Indian Sleep Products Federation
Kiran Raghuvanshi
Vice President – Marketing, Sheela Foam Limited
Vesna Pavletić
CEO, Biocrystal Technologies
Kiran Raghuvanshi
Vice President – Marketing, Sheela Foam Limited
In Conversation | 12:05 PM – 12:35 PM
Sleep and Wellness: How Good Rest Improves Your Body and Mind
Julie Mallon [MODERATOR]
Founder, Nurture 2 Sleep
Andrés Rodríguez
Co Founder & Chief Product and Commercialization Officer, Soterya Bio
Dr. Julian Stone
President, Cambridge Sleep Sciences
Prof. Hesham Alrayyes
Co-Founder, Vitality Medical and Sleep Disorders Centre and Senior consultant ENT, KHUH and Associate Professor, RCSI-Bahrain
Dr. Elie Abirached
Biohacking and Recovery Strategist ; Eight Sleep Ambassador
Prof. Hesham Alrayyes
Co-Founder, Vitality Medical and Sleep Disorders Centre and Senior consultant ENT, KHUH and Associate Professor, RCSI-Bahrain
Panel Discussion | 12:40 PM – 1:25 PM
Optimizing Sleep Environments – From Bedding to Bedroom Design
Shakeel Baig [MODERATOR]
Chairman, Tech Co Group
Dr. Shailesh Khode
Consultant Snoring-Sleep Apnea ENT, NMC Health Group Abu Dhabi and Dubai and Tarabhichi Stamberger Ear-Sinus Institute, Dubai
Sofia Hagen
Director & Owner, Sofia Hagen Ltd
Harshil Salot
Managing Director, The Sleep Company
Julie Mallon
Founder, Nurture 2 Sleep
Harshil Salot
Managing Director, The Sleep Company
Closing Address | 1:30 PM – 1:40 PM
Color Speaks
Gaurav Sachdeva
Director, Chemie Products Private Limited
Presentation | 15.45 – 16.00
Polymer For Sustainability
Hoiam Ahmed Sayed
Consultant, Proton
Second Half of the Day will feature the Furtech Conference
Opening Address | 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Keynote | 11:15 AM – 11:25 AM
Korus: Redefining Sleep & Autonomy Through Intelligent Robotics
Dr. Lina Williamson
CEO, Soterya Bio
Hassan Abbas Al Hazeem
Chairman, Intercoil Group
Case Study Presentation | 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Circular Sleep Solutions: Transforming Old Mattresses into New Sleep Experiences
Nick Oettinger
CEO, The Furniture Recycling Group
Hassan Abbas Al Hazeem
Chairman, Intercoil Group
Presentation | 11:50 AM – 12:05 PM
Raising Awareness and Tackling Cost Pressures in the Sleep Industry
Tiziano Soldan
Sales Area Manager, Borsoi
Hassan Abbas Al Hazeem
Chairman, Intercoil Group
Panel Discussion | 12:10 PM – 12:55 PM
Hotel-Quality Sleep: The Intersection of Luxury Bedding and Hospitality
John Manohar [MODERATOR]
Cluster Director of Housekeeping, J5 Hotels, Dubai
Waqas Haider
Executive Housekeeper, Sheraton, Abu Dhabi
Tatjana Ahmed
Director of Housekeeping, Grand Hyatt Dubai
Bhimrao Dhoble
Operations Manager-Facilities Management Soft Services, Transguard Group
Pamela Liburne Opie
CEO & Founder, Linen Obsession
Bhimrao Dhoble
Operations Manager-Facilities Management Soft Services, Transguard Group
Closing Address | 1:00 PM – 1:05 PM
Second Half of the Day will feature the Furtech Conference
The agenda is work in progress and will keep evolving**