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2025

SCALEMiddleEast2025

October 22 – October 23, 2025 Hilton Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE

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AE

Amani El Sehrawey O'Neill

Airbnb

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AG

Amr Ghyada

OnsStay

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AM

Antoine Medawar

Executive

Exploretech

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AK

Ashik Khan

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AM

Athul Mohan

Market Manager MEA

TechTape

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BA

Bass Ackerman

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BN

Bek Nasimov

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Boris Pavlov

Boris Pavlov

Co-founder

Onseason

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BH

Burhan Hayat

Guest Ready

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CF

Cassie Fields

Hostaway

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Damian Sheridan

Damian Sheridan

CEO and Co-founder

SCALE

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DS

Dolores Steffen

Stayfinity Vacation

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DS

Dr. Salwa Arfaoui

OnsStay

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EM

Eduardo Mandri

Co-Founder & CEO

Sentinel

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Fede Ruiz

Fede Ruiz

Founder

Livit Real Estate

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GA

Ghadi Achar

Territory manager

Airbnb

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Gianpaolo Vairo

Gianpaolo Vairo

Co-founder & COO

SCALE

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HA

Haitham Ali Kamis

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HM

Harrison Moore

CEO

Vacationer Holiday Homes

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IS

Ibrahim Seraya

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Ignacio Zabaleta

Ignacio Zabaleta

Director

Beyond

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IG

Ishan Gangakhedkar

Founder

Strategy Cues

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JC

Jaime Castaneda

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JM

Jim Mansfield

Prestige Retreats

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KZ

Karalina Zimbitskaya

CCO

Mastermind Tech

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Kikka Pavese

Kikka Pavese

Managing Director

MD Real Estate

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LJ

Lijo Jose

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Luis Santos

Luis Santos

Co-Founder of First Class Property Management

First Class Property Manager

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LS

Lynnette Sachetto

Founder

RealTrust UAE

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MG

Manuel Garcia

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MK

Maria Kopylova

SmartStay

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MM

Marijana Mihajlovic

DCT Abu Dhabi

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Mark Simpson

Mark Simpson

Founder & CEO

Boostly

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MK

Mohammad Kalbouneh

Oak Tree Vacation Homes

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NS

Natalia Sanchez

SCALE

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NA

Nemo Acimovic

Dex Squared

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NN

Nidal Natik

Royal Holiday Homes

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Oriol Plana

Oriol Plana

Founder

MrAlfred

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PS

Pepijn Seraya

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PM

Peter May

COO

SilkHaus

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RM

Rakesh Mavath

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Rebecca Cribbin

Rebecca Cribbin

Founder & CEO

Holiday Rental Specialists

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RN

Redeet Negate

Founder & CEO

SmartStay

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Robin Clifford

Robin Clifford

Sales Director EMEA

Guesty

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SK

Saber Kordestanchi

Hostaway

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SD

Serge Dfouni

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SA

Shahbaz Ali Bhutta

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SE

Shaikha Ebrahim Almutawa

Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism

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SF

Siddiq Farid

Founder

SmartCrowd

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SS

Sidhanth Singh

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SE

Silvia Eldawi

Founder

SCALE

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SH

Sponsor Hosts

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SA

Sultan Alawani

DCT Abu Dhabi

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TH

Tejas Halbe

General Manager

Strategy Cues

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TK

Tim Koninckx

Area Sales manager

Autorank

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VP

Vahar Papoyan

Deputy General manager

Deluxe Holiday Homes

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VM

Vinayak Mahtani

Chairman and Group CEO

bnbme

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VN

Vinod Negi

Dharma House Suites

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WS

Walid Shihabi

Founder Keyper

Keyper

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YV

Yasin Valimulla

Founder

The Luxe Address

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ZM

Zaira Marie Verunque

IBoard Solutions Inc.

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Headline Sponsor

3 sponsors

Vacation rental management platform with PMS, channel manager, and automation for property managers.

Mr.alfred's QuickPass is a DET-integrated check-in tool for holiday home operators.

Hospitality brand offering curated vacation rentals with 24/7 support and a full host ecosystem.

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22 sponsors

CozyUp is an AI-powered guest experience platform for short-term rental managers.

Strategy Cues specializes in revenue and operational management consulting tailored to the hospitality industry.

Global marketplace for vacation rentals and travel experiences with 7M+ listings.

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi: the regulator and promoter of the Abu Dhabi tourism sector.

Linko Smart Solutions is a innovator specializing in smart home security and access control technologies.

AI-powered noise, occupancy, and environment monitoring for hospitality properties with camera-free sensors.

Digital welcome guides and guest information platform for short-term rentals.

Furnished short-term apartment rentals.

Smart locks, safes, and home security solutions for modern living since 1840.

AI-powered platform unifying guest messaging, smart-lock access, and review management for property managers.

Short-term rental management service.

Property management software for short-term rentals featuring channel management, automated messaging, and payments.

Operations platform for vacation rental property managers automating cleaning, inspections, and maintenance.

Dynamic pricing and revenue management platform for vacation rentals and hotels.

Vacation rental marketplace connecting travelers with verified, professional hosts.

Automated guest check-in for rentals with online registration, police data submission, and self-access.

Property management platform for short-term rentals with PMS, channel manager, and automation.

Furnishing and interior fit-out services for short-term rental properties.

Online travel agency with 28M+ accommodation listings worldwide.

Renovation and refurbishment services for short-term rental properties.

Dynamic pricing and revenue management platform for 100,000+ vacation rentals worldwide.

Marketing and revenue services for short-term rental hosts and property managers.