What to expect at HEYA Community events
Monthly founder mornings
The heart of HEYA Community is a monthly networking morning for female founders, held at a café in Dubai. The format is deliberately simple: coffee, introductions and time to talk. The October 2026 gathering, for example, is on Friday 23 October at 10am at Yvonne Cafe. In a small group, conversations can go beyond a quick pitch, which is what makes this kind of morning useful.
Practical workshops
Alongside the mornings, HEYA runs paid workshops on skills founders need. Seen by Google, Chosen by AI, held on Saturday 17 October 2026 from 11am to 1pm (AED 350), looked at how to write content that people can find on Google and that AI tools can recommend. Workshop topics change, so check the upcoming events above for the next one.
Who it suits
- Women who run their own business, from first idea to established company
- Freelancers and solo founders who miss having colleagues to bounce ideas off
- Women new to Dubai who want to build a professional network quickly
- Founders looking for practical skills, not just inspiration
How to join a HEYA event
HEYA shares dates and registration details on its Instagram account, and Selma Joual, the founder, also posts the monthly gatherings on LinkedIn. For networking mornings, the usual step is to message the host to confirm your place. For workshops, ask about payment, the venue and any cancellation terms before you travel. Every HEYA event we list on Thingstodo.ae links to the organiser’s own post, so you always get the details from the source.
Tips for your first visit
Come with a one-line description of what you do and one thing you would like help with, such as a supplier, a first client or advice on a decision. Bring business cards or have your LinkedIn ready to share. Most of all, follow up within a few days with the people you met: that is where most of the value of a founder community comes from.
Looking for more ways to meet other women in business? Browse all women-only events, business networking events and the full list of organisers.