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22 - 24 October 2026
Dubai Exhibition Centre
Early Bird Family Tickets
Trade Visitor Pre-registration
Riyadh
Book a Stand
Riyadh

Dads on the Green: Tee Up & Talk

 No Manual, No Filter: Real Talk on Fatherhood, Family & Finding Your Way
An honest, motivating conversation about the highs, lows and unexpected realities of being a father – and how to show up for your family without losing yourself along the way.
 
From the first days of parenthood and supporting your partner, to balancing work and family, navigating friendships, finding your community and looking after your own mental health, the panel will discuss the realities of being a father.
 
You don’t have to do fatherhood alone.
Thursday 1st October 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM · 5 Iron Golf, Dubai
Limited spaces — book your spot now!

AED 85 per dad

Speakers

Lukhie

Founder of Dad Club DXB

Chris Bradwell

Chief of the British Dads Dubai community

JJ Thompson

Former radio presenter and podcaster

Tom Kinsey

Co-Founder of Menathon Dubai, a men’s fitness support group

Nick Blair

Co-Founder, Baby & Kids Expo

Agenda

  • Duration
    Topic
  • 5 Minutes
    The man behind the role
    Before becoming a dad, what did each panellist think fatherhood would be like, and what surprised them most? Each speaker will introduce himself through a personal story.
  • 10 Minutes
    The realities of becoming a father
    The transition into fatherhood, the first few weeks, expectations versus reality, and the role dads play in supporting their partners.
  • 10 Minutes
    The juggle: Work, family & relationships
    Men’s mental health, vulnerability, asking for help and recognising when a dad may be struggling.
  • 5 Minutes
    Finding your people
    Building friendships and support networks, especially when living away from home, and what makes a dad community meaningful.
  • 5 Minutes
    The takeaway
    Each panellist shares one lesson, piece of advice or reminder they would give another dad.

Massimiliano Spalazzi​

Group CEO of Mumzworld​

Massimiliano Spalazzi is the CEO of Mumzworld, the Middle East’s leading e-commerce platform for Mum, Baby, and Child. With over a decade of experience in building and scaling e-commerce platforms, he was part of the founding team of Jumia and later served as Executive Vice President of Marketplace, leading its growth across several African markets.

Now based in Dubai, Massimiliano is focused on driving Mumzworld’s next phase of expansion. Originally from Italy, he is a father of two and passionate about creating meaningful, tech-driven solutions that make parenting easier and more rewarding for families across the region.

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Director - Global Strategy Group (GSG) at KPMG

Harsha Prakash, Director at the Global Strategy Group (GSG), brings over 15 years of experience in strategy consulting. He specializes in strategy advisory within a deal context, supporting strategic investors, private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds in evaluating opportunities across greenfield and operating ventures. His work spans commercial due diligence, growth strategy, market assessments and financial feasibility studies, all geared toward helping investors make confident, well-informed decisions. Harsha plays a vital role in shaping value creation strategies that drive sustainable growth. His diverse experience covers financial services, real estate, manufacturing, digital business models, food and agriculture across the GCC region and India.