# Gladiator Summit > Gladiator Summit is a Dubai-based "edutainment" seminar series where world-leading entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders share hard-earned lessons on mindset, business, discipline, and personal growth. Founded by Dariush Soudi (founder of ARENA Capital), the event has run three sold-out editions since April 2024, collectively attracting 3,500+ attendees and featuring 40+ international speakers. The summit's mission is to empower leaders to sharpen mindset, deepen learning, and create lasting change. All tickets for all three editions have sold out. ## Core Pages - [Home](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/): Overview of the event, past editions, community, and upcoming announcements. - [Past Speakers](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/past-speakers): Full directory of all speakers across all three summits. - [Gallery](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/gallery): Photo and video highlights from past events. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms and Conditions](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/terms-and-conditions) ## Past Events **Gladiator Summit I** — 27 April 2024, Bluewaters Island, Dubai. 12 speakers, 500 attendees. Sold out. **Gladiator Summit II** — 16–17 November 2024, Dubai World Trade Center. 27 speakers, 2,500 attendees. Sold out. **Gladiator Summit III** — 10 January 2026, Bluewaters Island, Dubai. 24 speakers, 500 attendees. Sold out. ## Blog The Gladiator Blog covers mind, body, relationships, and career content drawn from summit speakers and thought leaders. - [Career — Career Growth & Financial Freedom](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/career): Leadership, sales, wealth management, and entrepreneurship strategies. Sub-categories: Career Growth, Leadership, Money & Finance, Sales & Influence, Performance. ## Speakers — Summit I, II & III (Current / Featured) Speaker profile pages exist at both `/blogs/speakers/[slug]` (blog format with articles) and `/{slug}` (standalone profile page). - [Dariush Soudi](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/dariush-soudi) — Founder of Gladiator Summit and ARENA Capital. 40+ years of business experience. Serial entrepreneur across sales, smart parking, AI engagement platforms, and veterinary healthcare. Featured in Gulf News, Arabian Business, Khaleej Times, and Emirates Airlines in-flight podcast. - [Brad Lea](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/brad-lea) — Founder and CEO of LightSpeed VT. Internationally recognised entrepreneur. - [Marisa Peer](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/marisa-peer) — Founder of RTT® (Rapid Transformational Therapy). Over 17,000 certification registrations globally. - [Vishen Lakhiani](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/vishen-lakhiani) — Founder and CEO of Mindvalley. - [Regan Hillyer](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/regan-hillyer) — The World's #1 Manifestation Coach and Teacher. - [Sara Al Madania](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/sara-al-madania) — Serial investor and founder of multiple multi-million dollar companies. Catalyst for change in the UAE. - [Sheeraz Hasan](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/sheeraz-hasan) — Media and PR strategist. - [Nick Santonastasso](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/nick-santonastasso) — Motivational speaker and bodybuilder born with Hanhart syndrome. - [Rene Rodriguez](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/rene-rodriguez) — Coach of coaches and multi-company CEO. - [Kris Fade](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/kris-fade) — UAE-based broadcaster and entrepreneur. - [Jay Jay Live](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/jay-jay-live) — Entertainer and speaker. - [Mo Gawdat](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/mo-gawdat) — Former Chief Business Officer at Google X. Author of Solve for Happy. - [Jigar Sagar](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/jigar-sagar) — Entrepreneur and speaker. - [Eric Edmeades](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/eric-edmeades) — Author and behavioural change expert. - [Daniela Baumann](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/daniela-baumann) — Speaker and coach. - [Dr. Abdalla Kablan](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/dr.-abdalla-kablan) — Speaker and thought leader. - [Sheikh Saifuddin](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/sheikh-saifuddin) — Speaker. - [Seif El Hakim](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/seif-el-hakim) — Speaker and entrepreneur. - [Rola Diab](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/rola-diab) — Speaker. - [Sharron Lowe](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/sharron-lowe) — Business coach and speaker. - [Nadine Halabi](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/nadine-halabi) — Speaker. - [Julie Lewis](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/julie-lewis) — Speaker and coach. - [Angela Soudi](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/angela-soudi) — Speaker. - [Gareth Lloyd](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/gareth-lloyd) — Speaker. - [Ryan Zofay](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/ryan-zofay) — Speaker and entrepreneur. - [Ben Banerjee](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/ben-banerjee) — Speaker. - [Muneer Al Busaidi](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/muneer-al-busaidi) — Speaker. - [Maddy Rodriguez](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/maddy-rodriguez) — Speaker. - [Michelle Maree](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/michelle-maree) — Speaker. - [Dr. David Boyd](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/dr-david-boyd) — Speaker. - [Don Mosbeh](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/don-mosbeh) — Speaker. - [Christian Farioli](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/christian-farioli) — Speaker. - [Timur Kudratov](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/timur-kudratov) — Speaker. - [Naima Amda](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/naima-amda) — Speaker. - [Lousin Mehrabi](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/lousin-mehrabi) — Professional negotiator and speaker. - [Igor Sivov](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/igor-sivov) — Speaker. - [Lina El Zein](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/blogs/speakers/lina-el-zein) — Speaker. ## Additional Past Speakers (Standalone Profile Pages) - [Jamie Fraser](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/jamie-fraser) — Founder and CEO of InterEx Group (valued at $72 million). - [Dr. Anand Menon](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/dr-anand-menon) — United Nations Trainer and Coach across 15+ countries. - [Dave Crane](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/dave-crane) — International Keynote Speaker, Mentor, and Broadcaster. - [Dr. Neda Maria Kaizumi](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/dr-neda-maria-kaizumi) — Global AI Strategist and Technology Leader. - [Yaya DaCosta](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/yaya-dacosta) — Actress, Cultural Advocate, and Inspirational Speaker. - [Ken Honda](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/ken-honda) — International author and leading voice on money and mindset. - [Billy Ray Taylor](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/billy-ray-taylor) — Global Keynote Speaker, Founder & CEO of LinkedXL. - [Nicky Clinch](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/nicky-clinch) — Founder of the BodyMind Maturation Method. - [Claudia Pinto](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/claudia-pinto) — Global Leader and Founder of Empowering Women. - [Mostafa Salameh](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/mostafa-salameh) — Explorer, Humanitarian & Motivational Speaker. - [Sean Kanan](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/sean-kanan) — Emmy Award-Winning Producer, Hollywood Actor, and Mindset Speaker. - [Elisabeth Carson](https://www.gladiatorsummit.com/elisabeth-carson) — Transformational Coach and Founder of Elisabeth Unlimited.