The Conscious Dinner
An exclusive table for leaders who want depth, clarity, and real connection.
Invitation-only · Hosted by Matthieu Bonelli, Founder of Conscious Leaders Dubai
Theme: Leading Through Uncertainty
We are all feeling the shift in the region, what used to be taken for granted is now up in the air, changing.
And with all plans being revisited, clarity and certainty are missing.
As leaders, we feel responsible for our teams, clients and partners, for the sustainability of the business.
We put our heart and sweat in it.
But no one is speaking about the punches in the stomach we have to endure from the constant changes, the fear of making the wrong decisions, the pressure to get the direction right.
How do I lead when I have all the pressure and none of the answers?
How do I stay present when the ground is shaking?
This is what I want to discuss with you in the upcoming dinner.
A small, curated group of founders and leaders gathered around one table.
One evening to slow down, reflect, and have the kind of honest, elevated conversations we rarely get to have.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE DINNER
✓ A Carefully Curated Table
You’ll share the evening with a small group of founders, executives, and experienced leaders selected for the quality of their thinking, openness, and leadership journey. We intentionally keep the group small so conversations stay real, personal, and meaningful.
✓ Conversations That Go Beyond Surface Level
No panels, no pitching, no performative networking. We discuss the realities of leadership, pressure, ambition, uncertainty, identity, growth, and the invisible challenges we all face, usually alone, now together.
✓ Perspective, Clarity, and Genuine Connection
The goal is to create a space where thoughtful leaders can reflect openly, challenge perspectives, and leave with more clarity, resonance, and meaningful connections. And yes, also enjoy a great dinner with people worth knowing.
What Others Said About Previous Dinners
“It's the format. Matthieu sets it up intentionally, so you skip the boring 'what do you do' and go straight to what actually matters."
Managing Partner, Advisory firm
"The bigger thing was just sitting with people who think the way I do, and that's rare here. I’ve even started a collaboration with another participant, right after the dinner." CEO, Scale-up
"I knew Matt, so I expected more than another networking dinner. I left realising I'd had the most honest and inspiring conversation in months. Nobody traded business cards randomly. We actually talked."
Founder, Fintech
You have received this personal invitation because I truly believe this experience is right for you.
Practical details
Dates: Choose from the available evenings below
Time: 7:30 pm until around 10:30 pm
Location: A selected restaurant in Dubai (details shared after booking)
Dress code: Smart casual, but don’t sweat it.
To keep the experience intentional, intimate, and high-value, the contribution for the evening is: 590AED / 160USD per person.
This includes:
your place in a curated group of leaders
the Leadership Assessment, to be completed before the dinner
a guided, facilitated conversation during the dinner
the dinner itself (food & non-alcoholic drinks within a set menu range)
a personal Clarity Call after the dinner, to check where you’re at