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2023 Working Agenda
Day One: Monday, 6th November 2023
Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
08:00 - 09:00
Registration, networking & welcome refreshments
09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks And Welcome Address
09:10 - 09:35
Inspirational Keynote
Future Ready: Embracing Digital Transformation with Confidence and Excitement
- Accelerate growth and transformation through technology
- How to Lead yourself and others to adapt and embrace technology
- Learn the top skills to needed to adapt to disruption and change
Speaker
Dr. Mark De Volder
One of the World's Top Motivational Speakers on Change Management, USA
09:40 - 10:00
Host Partner Keynote
2030 Leaders: Futureproofing the Saudi Workforce
- Adapting work cultures and policies to attract and retain top Saudi talent
- Saudization and challenges in recruitment
- Accelerating HR in an era of tech disruption
Speaker
Abdulrahman Mohammed Alsheail
Director General - HR,
The Institute of Public Administration
10:05 - 10:20
HR Tech Eco System Keynote
How is HR changing with technology?
- The current challenges in HR technology
- Why the current systems are failing in addressing these challenges
- The new HR tech Eco system
Speaker
Mohammed Akkar
Founder and CEO,
Jisr
10:25 - 10:40
Future of HR Keynote
Embracing the Next Evolution: The future of HR is you.
- Realizing the potential of HR Professionals as fundamental providers of value for an organization and vital stakeholders in organizational strategy
- Shifting paradigms to create order and simplicity amidst the chaotic and complex nature of business ecosystems.
- Guiding decision making, accelerating action, reducing bias through data driven insights and analytics.
Speaker
Sanad Saleh
Customer Success Advocate and Customer Experience Executive,
Menaitech
10:45 - 11:00
For the Love of Travel Keynote
The rise of “bleisure”
- The intersecting of business and leisure travel
- What it means to manage corporate travel in 2023
- Employee experience
- Flexibility and compliance
Speaker
Mahmoud Alshanqiti
Marketing & Communications Director and Chief of Staff,
FlyAkeed
11:05 - 11:10
Quick Connections, Lasting Relationships - It's Speed Networking Time!
11:10 - 11:35
Networking Coffee Break and Visit to The Boutique Exhibition Lounge
11:40 - 12:15
C-Level Panel Discussion
Immersive, Engaging, and Measurable: The New World of Work
- What technologies and formats spark collaborative, team-based learning journeys
- How can learning partners and business leaders jointly define success and measure ROI of learning programs
- What does a culture of learning look like when employees are motivated to upskill continuously
Speakers
Abdulaziz Al Tamimi
HR Advisor,
Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia
Matthew Wilkins
Director of Learning and Technology,
Bizgroup
Mazin Al-Homoud
Assistant Deputy Minister for Training and Development,
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Moutaz Mashhour
Executive Vice President – Corporate Services,
TAQA
Moderator
Hanane Spiers
TV Presenter and Personal Coach
12:20 - 12:35
Wellbeing Keynote
How can leading insurance companies enhance employees wellbeing through technology?
- Leveraging Technology For Population Health Management
- Why Tawuniya Vitality?
- How To Create A Cohesive Ecosystem Of Core And Added Value Services
Speaker
Mohammed Al Saab
Executive Director - Ecosystem Management,
Tawuniya
12:40 - 13:10
Networking Coffee Break and Visit to the Boutique Exhibition Lounge
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.
13:50 - 14:25
C-Level Panel Discussion
Managing Expectations: meeting the needs of an extremely diverse and demanding workforce
- Challenges HR are facing while dealing with multiple generations of workforces
- The Skills Gap is Real: Top 3 Strategies to bridge the digital talent demand-supply skills gap
- What skills should HR leaders focus on to future-proof the careers of the younger workforces?
- What strategies in rewards, engagement and experiences are working for today’s hybrid workforce?
Speakers
Ali Talahi
Talent Development Consultant,
Coursera
Abdulghafoor Abdulhaleem
Director General, Misk 2030 leader,
Saudi Leaders Society (SLS)
Mohammad Alhoti
Chief HR and Support Services officer,
The Helicopter Company (THC) - The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Turki Al Daghrer
Assistant Deputy Minister for Human Resources,
Ministry of Finance, KSA
Moderator
Nizar Darweesh
VP of Human Resources,
TMG Real Estate Development
14:30 - 14:35
Raffle Draw & Closing Remarks
Win a Trip to Greece
14:35 - 15:35
NETWORKING + FIVE STAR LUNCHEON and End of Conference Day One
Day two: Tuesday, 7th November 2023
Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
08:00 - 08:55
Registration, networking & welcome refreshments
09:00 - 09:05
Early Riser Raffle
Tropical Bali Vacation
Escape to island paradise with our dream Bali getaway raffle! Make sure to grab our early riser for your chance to soak up the sun on golden beaches, explore lush jungles, and experience the magic of this exotic tropical destination with 2 nights and 3 days stay in a beautiful property in Bali
09:10 - 09:30
Talent Keynote
A Path to Victory: From Talent Development to Global Excellence
- Talent Development Drives Organizational Excellence
- Case Studies Showcasing National Success
- Alignment with Saudi Vision 2030
Speaker
Fahad Al Faridi
HR Director,
Coca Cola Saudi Arabia
09:35 - 09:50
Wellbeing Keynote
Integration Over Balance: The New Work-Life Paradigm
- Wellness Challenges to KSA's Booming Workforce Projections
- Individual vs Workplace Wellbeing
- How Do You Unlock Workplace Wellbeing?
Speakers
Jade Douglas
Chief Wellbeing Officer,
VIWELL
Maged Iskander
Wellbeing Scientific Director,
VIWELL
09:55 - 10:30
It’s all about the Culture Discussion
The Journey Toward A Great Place to Work in 2024
- How to create a workplace culture that stands out
- Advancing the human experience of work: Empowering your employees with greater trust
- How can companies reinforce their core values and get the most out of them?
- How surveys create strategic value and the power of listening
Speakers
Akif Tashkandi
People & Organization Head,
Novartis
Hayfa Abuzabibah
Chief Omnipreneurship Officer People and Culture,
Al-Dabbagh Group
Maan Fatani
Group CHRO,
Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO)
Moderator
Tanzeel Rehman
Managing Director – KSA & Bahrain,
Great Place to Work
10:35 - 11:10
C-Level Panel Discussion on the impact of HR Digital Transformation
The Intelligent Automation of Workforce Management
- How Intelligent Automation is quickly becoming the new super power for HR leaders and enabling them to offer employee perks
- Transforming labour operations and the employee experience.
- The impact of HR Digital Transformation
- Best practices for leveraging AI-powered workforce management
Speakers
Lama Al Dossary
HR Advisor,
Saudi Tourism Authority
Mohammad Al Jiffri
CEO,
HRMatters
Mohamed Al Manea
Director General HR,
Aseer Development Authority
Stephen Scott McIntosh
HR Transformation Leader,
Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company - Luberef
Moderator
Hanane Spiers
TV Presenter and Personal Coach
11:15 - 11:45
Networking Coffee Break and Visit to The Boutique Exhibition Lounge
11:50 - 12:10
Fireside Chat
Well-being and Agility in the HR-Tech Era: CHRO Viewpoints
- Understand the pivotal role of wellbeing and agility for HR Leaders in an era of rapid change.
- Mindsets that matter: On the path to leadership what mindset makes a difference
- The way forward: CHRO leadership lessons
Speaker
Hayfa Abuzabibah
Chief Omnipreneurship Officer People and Culture,
Al-Dabbagh Group
Moderator
Hanane Spiers
TV Presenter and Personal Coach
12:15 - 12:50
C-Level Panel Discussion
The Future of EX and Talent: 3 keys for dealing with today’s talent challenges
- How data and analytics can help deal with today’s talent issues
- Enhance employee experiences with better informed decisions
- Preparing the HR function to deliver greater business impact
Speakers
Ahmed Alhomoud
Group Chief Human Resources Officer,
Cenomi Group
Ahmad AlSalem
Chief Support Services Officer,
Government Company
Fawziah Alhoshan
General Manager,
YOUGotaGift
Mohammed Al Ahmari
Executive Director Human Capital,
Rua Al Madinah Holding
Moderator
Nouf Al Sufiany
Chairperson,
Global Society for HCM(GSHCM)