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2024’s Agenda that Ignites the revolution of Explainable AI

Day One: Monday, 4th November 2024

Voco Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

08:15 - 09:15

Registration, networking & welcome refreshments

09:15 - 09:25

Opening remarks and Early Riser Raffles

09:30 - 09:55

International Keynote

Create your own success story as a HR Leader in digital era

  • What it takes to be a strategic human centred leader in the age of AI? Aligning HR strategies with evolving business priorities
  • How to leverage technology and storytelling in driving your seat at the table?
  • Towards a change ready culture: How to drive organisational transformation, navigate disruptive technologies, data, and prepare your organisations to be future ready.

Speaker

10:00 - 10:15

Expert Insights

AI is not just a luxury anymore it’s a necessity

  • AI literacy: The perks of Gen AI in the digital age
  • Stay ahead of the curve by understanding how AI can future-proof your HR strategies and boost productivity
  • Learn how AI is revolutionising HR functions, from recruitment, employee engagement to performance management, and more

Speaker

10:20 - 10:55

Real Life Examples from Leading Saudi Companies Spotlight

Digital Savvy Leader: Embracing the future of HR

  • Discover how leading organizations have successfully integrated digital technologies to revolutionize their HR functions
  • Hear best practices on enhancing efficiency, employee experience, and overall business performance through HR tech and automation.
  • Understand their challenges, the tangible benefits and ROI of integrating digital technologies in HR practices.

Moderator

Speakers

11:00 - 11:30

Coffee Break, Networking and Visit to the Boutique Exhibition lounge

11:35 - 12:10

CHRO Panel

EX 4.0: Innovative techniques and tools for fostering a highly engaged and motivated workforce

  • Explore how emerging technologies, such as AI, gamification, and social platforms, can be used to enhance employee engagement and create a more connected and motivated workforce.
  • Learn how to tailor engagement strategies to individual employee needs and preferences.
  • Understand the impact of digital transformation on retention, engagement and experience strategies.

Moderator

Speakers

12:15 - 12:30

From Chaos to Control

Corporate Travel in Today’s Dynamic Workforce

  • The Role of Digital Transformation in HR
  • Current Problems in Corporate Travel Management
  • FlyAkeed’s Solution to Simplify Corporate Travel and The Future with FlyAkeed

Speaker

12:35 - 13:05

Prayer, Coffee Break, Networking and Visit to the Boutique Exhibition lounge

13:10 - 13:35

Fireside Chat

CHROs wearing the hats of CFOs

  • Techniques that will help a CHRO understand a CFO’s perspective
  • Enable new ways for employee engagement in cost effective manner
  • Pay equity and performance management in the workplace

Moderator

Speakers

13:35 - 13:55

Wellness Keynote

What’s your HAPPINESS factor

  • Challenges to address to strike a balance for workplace and employee wellbeing
  • Assessing the overall well-being quotient of employee to understand the financial, mental and physical health
  • Surveys to help organization change employee satisfaction to employee delight

Speaker

14:00 - 14:25

Closing with The Human A.I Symphony

The Intersection of Technology and Humanity

  • Gain insights into the value addition A.I is creating in the Human Capital sector.
  • Explore the evolving relationship between humans and A.I.
  • Learn about what leadership look like with data-driven decision-making as a tool, and how leaders can adapt to this change.

Speaker

John Sanei

5x Best-selling Author,
Keynote Speaker on Human Al Dynamics and Global Futurist

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14:30 - 14:35

Raffle Draw & Closing Remarks

Win a Trip to Greece

Greece is calling! This could be your chance to win a 2 nights and 3 days stay in a beautiful resort in Greece to explore ancient ruins, marvel at picturesque islands, and soak up the Mediterranean sun

13:15 - 13:45

Engagement Activity

Feel the beat and move to the rhythm!
Dubai Drums brings people together to jam on drums,
bonding through the power of music and getting into the groove.

14:30 - 14:35

Closing remarks for Day 1

14:35 - 15:35

Lunch, Networking & Close of Day 1

Day Two: Tuesday, 5th November 2024

Voco Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

08:15 - 09:00

Registration, networking & welcome refreshments

09:00 - 09:15

Pre-conference fun activity and Early Bird Raffle

09:15 - 09:20

Opening remarks

09:25 - 09:40

keynote

Golden rules of AI in the Digitally Changing Era of HR

  • Applications of ethical usage of AI.
  • Pros of having guidelines to improvise AI’s usage in HR.
  • Enabling AI with the perspective of the evolving Future of Work.

Speaker

09:45 - 10:10

C Level Fireside Chat

Developing Agile or Data -driven work model, Future-Ready Talent

  • An agile operational model with feedback-based environment used by executives to develop HR Strategies in order to retain Talent
  • Data driven model used by executives to examine through predictive analysis to develop HR strategies in order to retain Talent
  • In the war of talent across Saudi Arabia, the model and techniques that will help operational efficiency in retaining talent

Moderator

Speaker

10:15 - 10:50

DEI is in my DNA Session

Creating a Culture of Belonging in a multigenerational workforce in hybrid workplace

  • Explore strategies for fostering a sense of belonging among diverse employee groups.
  • Learn how technology can enhance your DEI initiatives and help overcome hybrid work challenges.
  • The future of DEI in the current transformational landscape.

Moderator

Speakers

10:55 - 11:25

Coffee Break, Networking and Visit to the Boutique Exhibition lounge

11:25 - 12:00

The future of learning and work Panel

Skill Based Learning by Unlocking the Potential of GenAI

  • The importance of learning GenAI Skills.
  • Discover innovative tools and technologies for creating engaging learning experiences.
  • Strategies of HR implemented for a highly skilled future of workforce.

Moderator

Speakers

12:05 - 12:15

Interactive Poll & Survey

Top Trends and Challenges for Saudi HR Leaders in 2025

  • Insights into the current challenges and opportunities faced by HR leaders in Saudi Arabia.
  • Getting ready for 2025
  • Meet Experts who can address your current challenges

12:20 - 12:50

Prayer, Coffee Break, Networking and Visit to the Boutique Exhibition lounge

12:55 - 13:20

Roundtable Sessions:

A discussion with each table on leveraging technology to address the challenges in different functions of HR

  • Benefits and Rewards: Designing competitive benefits packages to retain top talent
  • Succession Planning: Discuss methods for identifying and developing high-potential employees for leadership roles.
  • Training and Development: Bridging the skill gap and map down the talent to create build a competitive edge on skills
  • Performance Management: Using data and analytics to drive more objective assessments
  • Wellbeing and Culture: Culture factor to enable employee’s safety and wellbeing

Speakers

14:30 - 14:35

Raffle Draw & Closing Remarks

Win a Trip to Greece

Greece is calling! This could be your chance to win a 2 nights and 3 days stay in a beautiful resort in Greece to explore ancient ruins, marvel at picturesque islands, and soak up the Mediterranean sun

13:15 - 13:45

Engagement Activity

Feel the beat and move to the rhythm!
Dubai Drums brings people together to jam on drums,
bonding through the power of music and getting into the groove.

13:30 - 13:50

Roundtable results presentation

13:55 - 14:30

Kingdom HR Tech Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks

The Kingdom’s HR Tech Awards is new addition to the 8th Annual HR TECH Saudi Summit which aims to celebrate and recognize the remarkable achievements within the human resources sector in Saudi Arabia.

Designed to honor excellence across various categories, including Employee Engagement, Talent Development, and HR Technology Innovation, these awards provide a prestigious platform for organizations to showcase their HR initiatives and successes.

14:30 - 15:30

Lunch, Networking and Close of Conference