The Crunchmoms Summit is more than an event,
it’s a movement.
Designed for women leaders navigating career shifts, leadership growth, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and everything in between, this three day summit gathers a powerful community of doers, dreamers, and decision-makers.
After a sold-out 2024 experience, Crunchmoms Summit 2025 returns bigger and bolder, bringing together inspiring keynote speakers, intimate group sessions, and practical tools to support your personal and professional journey. Whether you’re scaling your startup, returning to work, switching paths, or seeking clarity, you’ll find the people, conversations, and resources to move you forward.
This is your space to reconnect with your purpose, redefine success, and rediscover your power.
Let’s build what’s next, together.
500+
Women Across Careers, Roles & Ambitions
Join a vibrant, supportive community of women who understand your journey
Speakers, Experts
and Mentors
Introducing you to seasoned industry leaders.
Founder & CEO of Crunchmoms
Julie Nguyen
Julie Nguyen is on a mission to change the world for women. As the founder, Julie is the visionary and driving force behind Crunchmoms, one of the leading women's networks the region, supporting women at every stage of their careers, business and motherhood journey.
She is passionate about empowering women, building communities and brands.
Co-Founder & COO of Crunchmoms
Liying Tay
Liying is the co-founder of Crunchmoms. What started from a deep personal need to redefine what it means to integrate motherhood and career led to building one of the region's most influential women network. She wants to help women lead intentional lives and believes in the power of building impactful communities as a driving force for change.
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Artist, Creative Director & Entrepreneur
Layla Kardan
Layla Kardan is a multi-talented artist, creative director, and entrepreneur known for her dynamic presence in the global arts and entertainment scene. Born in Belgium with Iranian heritage, Layla holds Australian citizenship and has made Dubai her home for the past decade.
Layla’s artistic vision extends to her collaborations with luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Piaget, Jean Paul Gaultier, Cartier, Dior, Maserati, Mercedes Benz, and Shure.
CEO, Emirates Literature Foundation
Ahlam Bolooki
Ahlam is the CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation, which champions a love of literature across the UAE and region through diverse, year-round events supporting readers, writers, publishers, and librarians.
She is also the director of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the Middle East’s largest celebration of the written and spoken word, promoting open dialogue and empathy. As General Manager of ELF Publishing, she leads efforts to publish powerful regional narratives.
Head of Womens Pavilion - Expo City Dubai
Maha Gorton
With over 15 years of experience in communications, PR, content, and events, I’ve had the privilege of working with leading international and regional brands across the Middle East, shaping narratives that inspire and engage.
My expertise lies in strategic brand positioning, media relations, and storytelling that goes beyond visibility—it creates real impact.
Founder of They Say It Takes A Village
Raya Halet
Raya Halet is mom of two boys living in the UAE for over 25 years. As a biotechnologist turned parenting enthusiast, she is the host and Founder of 'They Say It Takes A Village', a platform to help parents navigate their journey with advice from experts and local heroes.
What They’re Saying About
Crunchmoms Summit
Who Will You Meet at
Crunchmoms Summit 2025?
Step into a room filled with ambition, authenticity, and impact. This isn’t just another networking event, it’s a space where real conversations spark meaningful connections.
Visionary CEOs building the future
Bold founders redefining industries
Passionate entrepreneurs turning ideas into movements
High-impact executives and business leaders sharing what it really takes to rise
Innovators, creators, and storytellers shaping culture
Investors looking for the next big idea
Media voices amplifying women’s narratives
Tickets to Your Next Chapter
Whether you're coming to connect, learn, grow, or simply be in the room, we’ve created ticket options designed for you.
Experience the Summit your way, and explore our ticketing options and find what's right for you. We offer daily, virtual and on the spot passes, check them out here.
Make the most of the Summit with peace of mind. Choose from our complimentary on-site babysitters, request a certified nanny at your home at a special rate, or book school pick-up and drop-off with a trusted driver. Simply fill out the form, and we’ll handle the rest.
Three days.
One powerful experience.
Join us for an energizing and empowering three-day journey designed to inspire, challenge, and connect women across all life and career chapters. Each day is thoughtfully curated to give you space to learn, reflect, and grow, both personally and professionally.
Crunchmoms Summit 2024 was unforgettable,
here’s what made it special.
From powerful conversations to unexpected moments of connection, last year’s summit brought together hundreds of inspiring women across industries, roles, and life chapters. Together, we created a space that felt bold, supportive, and deeply transformative.
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