Call FOr papers RAK Marketing & influencers Forum

Submission Deadline

25 November 2025

About the Event 

A two-day conference and exhibition spotlighting digital marketing innovation and influencer-driven brand strategies in Ras Al Khaimah. Hosted at the redeveloping Al Naeem Mall, the event connects global and regional brands, influencers, agencies, and digital creatives under the patronage of key governmental bodies to advance the emirate’s digital economy ambitions.

Context & Market Momentum in Ras Al Khaimah

  • Digital-first trends in the UAE: Influencer marketing is evolving rapidly across platforms like Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Key shifts include increased focus on micro- and nano-influencers, sustainable content, live commerce, and AI-driven virtual influencers
  • Brand necessity for localization: UAE brands increasingly rely on localized content in both Arabic and English, catering to multicultural and multilingual audiences for better engagement and cultural relevance.

Programme Highlights 

Exhibition & Demo Zone 

  • Social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn), influencer agencies, brand representatives, analytics, live-stream commerce tools, and content creators showcasing campaigns and case studies. 

Keynote & Panel Sessions 

  • Trends shaping the market:
    • Rise of micro and nano influencers for high engagement and cost‑effective campaigns
    • Influencer-driven e-commerce and “shop now” features
    • Sustainability-focused influencer collaborations and ethical branding
  • Panels with UAE influencers, agency leaders, brand strategists, and digital content innovators. 

Masterclasses & Interactive Workshops

  • Content strategy and storytelling for multicultural markets
  • Best practices for live streaming and influencer-led commerce
  • Influencer contracts, transparency, disclosure, and ROI tracking
  • AI-generated or virtual influencer creation and engagement strategies 

Clinics & Networking Sessions 

  • Brand–Influencer matchmaking: Pre-scheduled 1-to-1 sessions
  • Consultancy desk for campaign planning, analytics tools, growth tactics, and licensing/sponsorship strategies 

Showcase Stage 

  • Live case study presentations by influencers across micro-, niche-, and virtual categories
  • Short-form content competitions (stories, reels, TikTok) 

Why Ras Al Khaimah?

Emerging digital hub: Home to expanding digital-savvy SME and tourism-driven consumer segments. 

Government support for digital growth: Regional authorities aim to position Ras Al Khaimah as a creative and entrepreneurial hub. 

Affordable ecosystem: Lower costs than Dubai with access to diverse, multilingual audiences and upward mobile lifestyle sectors  

For Whom? 

Brand marketers, social media strategists, and digital teams targeting GCC audiences 

Influencers—micro, niche, and virtual—seeking brand collaborations 

Agencies and platforms offering campaigns, analytics, influencer networks 

E-commerce and retail brands exploring live‑stream commerce and digital engagement 

Regulators and economic zone representatives seeking to engage creators and startups 

Why Exhibits & attend?

Showcase your tools or platform to marketers and agencies at the exhibit hall 
Learn emerging digital and influencer trends through expert sessions and panels
Trial live commerce, shop-enabled content, and creator collaboration tools 
Network with regional agencies, brand owners, and regulatory representatives 
Connect with micro and niche creators for market-relevant, localized campaigns

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