Agenda
Conference & Exhibition: 25-26, November 2024
ATD Workshop Programs: 24, 27, 28 November 2024
Voco Hotel, Riyadh, KSA
Working Agenda
Day One – Monday, 25th November 2024
Conference Begins | Voco Hotel, Riyadh, KSA
08:00 - 08:55
Registration and Networking Coffee
09:00 - 09:05
Welcome Remarks by QnA International
Sidh N.C
Director,
QnA International
09:10 - 09:35
Opening Keynote Speech
Wei Wang
Sr Director,
ATD Global
09:40 - 10:20
Opening Keynote
From Disruption to Empowerment: Human-Centric Digital Transformation
With digital transformation and AI permeating the workplace, organizations face the critical challenge of integrating these technologies in ways that prioritize human values and experiences. Embracing a human-centric approach ensures that technological advancements enhance rather than disrupt the workplace environment. Key learning takeaways include:
- Understand human centricity in the context of digital transformation.
- Use artificial intelligence to enhance and not replace human intelligence.
- Learn to leverage technology for optimized L&D.
Speaker
Dr Markus Bernhardt
AI Strategist and Tech Visionary
10:25 - 11:00
Networking Break & Visit to the Boutique Exhibition Lounge
11:05 - 11:55
Vision 2030 Panel
From Vision to Reality: Strategic L&D in the Era of Saudi Vision 2030
With Saudi Vision 2030, there is a critical focus on human capital development that underscores the importance of strategic learning and development initiatives. The session will provide insights into equipping the workforce with the competence needed to drive personal and professional goals. Key learning takeaways include:
- Align human capital strategies with the Vision 2030 aspiration objectives.
- Encourage your employees to be advocates of change and leadership.
- Understand how public-private partnerships play a significant role in delivering effective L&D programs.
Speakers
Dr Abdullah Hafiz
Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
Adel Al Ghamdi
Assistant Deputy Minister for Human Resources,
Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources
Eng. Ayman A Al-Ghamdi
Chief Human Capital Officer,
Cruise Saudi (a PIF-Owned Company)
Richard Marsh
Director Talent Academy,
NEOM
Waleed Al-Ghonaim
Deputy Minister – Strategy and Performance Development,
Ministry of Investment
Moderator
Saud Alomair
General Manager Succession Planning,
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
12:00 - 12:20
Expert Insight Presentation
Cracking the Code: Five Imperatives for Executive Assessment Success
Unlock the keys to identifying and developing exceptional leaders in this session on executive assessment. Learn best practices and strategies to make informed decisions when evaluating executives, discover how effective assessment can unleash the full potential of your leadership team and drive organizational success. Key takeaways include:
- Gain insights into the unique challenges and considerations involved in evaluating and selecting executives.
- Discover best practices for aligning executive assessments with business goals, leveraging data, ensuring fairness, and integrating them into leadership development
- Learn how executive assessments can unlock your leadership team's potential, driving high performance and organizational success.
- Stay current with trends in executive assessment to navigate the evolving talent landscape and make informed executive decisions
Speaker
Tom Verboven
Senior Director, Client Success,
Mercer Talent Enterprise
12:25 - 12:55
The Human Factor panel
Finding the Sweet Spot: Integrating Soft Skills into Efficient Workflows
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the need to maximize efficiency often competes with the importance of maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. Whether you’re managing teams or looking to improve individual workflow processes, cultivating an environment where both performance and people skills thrive is crucial. Key takeaways include:
- Understand the role of leadership in balancing soft skills and efficiency.
- Case studies of companies that have successfully blended soft skills and efficiency to create high-performance cultures.
- Learn actionable ways to incorporate soft skills into daily workflow processes and thus increase efficiency.
Speakers
Mahmoud Al Saleh
Chief Executive Officer,
Ivory Training
Mostafa Zayed
Chief Executive Officer,
Brainquil
Walid Galal
Partner and Board Member,
Logic Training & HR Development
Moderator
Dr. Thilo Eckardt
Chief Inspiration Officer and Co-founder,
MyLearningBoutique
13:00 - 13:20
Expert Insight Presentation
Driving Digital Change: Leveraging AI and Gamification for Organizational Success
Does your organization foster a culture of excitement around digital transformation? The words ‘AI’ and ‘Gamification’ often feel like abstract concepts to many businesses, but if utilized effectively, they can be transformative tools that have the potential to create more engaged, adaptive, and motivated workplaces, enabling leaders to drive change, foster collaboration, and improve employee experiences. Key Takeaways include:
- Discover how data-driven insights can boost employee engagement, performance, and foster a thriving culture.
- Unlock creative strategies for using AI and gamification to level up your organizational culture with immersive game experiences.
- Learn how to future-ready your workforce for challenges by fostering a culture of digital fluency, flexibility, and tech acceptance.
Speaker
Arthur Carmazzi
World's #1 Thought Leader in Organizational Culture and Bestselling Author
13:25 - 13:55
Networking Break & Visit to the Boutique Exhibition Lounge
13:55 - 14:00
Raffle: Stand a chance to win an all-inclusive hotel to Greece (2N/3D)
14:00 - 14:50
Problem-Solving Panel
Workforce 2.0 – Embracing a Skills-Based Future
As the global economy continues to evolve, traditional career paths and job roles are being redefined. Remaining resilient in such a competitive and dynamic environment requires fostering a workforce that is prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Key learning takeaways include:
- Learn why prioritizing skill development over static job titles is the need of the hour.
- Explore effective strategies for addressing employee skill gaps.
- Learn the role of soft skills in shaping a better work environment.
Panelists
Abdullah Alhadyan
Chief Executive Officer,
Ertyad Training Company
Ashraf Al Eid
People & Culture Advisor,
Tilad Environmental
Mahmoud Bin Eid
Training Planning Director,
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Tariq Bokhari
Head of Organization Effectiveness,
Dallah Health
Wassi Ur Rehman
Executive Director, Transformation Management Office,
Diriyah Company
Moderator
Hanane Spiers
TV Presenter, Business Coach, UAE
Master of Ceremonies
14:50 - 14:55
Closing Remarks
Hadeel Dalgamouni
Associate Director, Middle East
ATD
14:55 - 15:45
Networking Lunch and Close of Day 1
Day Two – Tuesday, 26th November 2024
Conference Day 2 | Voco Hotel, Riyadh, KSA
08:00 - 08:55
Registration and Networking Coffee
09:00 - 09:05
Opening Remarks by Chair
Hanane Spiers
TV Presenter, Business Coach, UAE
Master of Ceremonies
09:10 - 09:40
Opening Keynote
Show the Value of What You Do: Demonstrating the Impact and ROI of Your Talent Development Investments
In an ever-evolving work environment, the imperative remains the same – create and demonstrate value. Whether it is learning innovation, AI integration, work-at-home solutions, skill-based pay program, or a cultural renovation, investments in people, programs, and projects must deliver impact that matters. Doing so requires the type of thinking that focuses on results, not activities. Key takeaways include
- Align investment in people, programs, and projects with the needs of the organization.
- Ensure the feasibility of the solutions given the needs.
- Design for and deliver positive returns on talent investments.
Speaker
Dr Patti P. Phillips
CEO,
ROI Institute
09:45 - 10:25
On the Frontlines
Transforming Leadership: Women at the Helm in Saudi Arabia
With more women entering Saudi Arabia’s workforce and taking on leadership roles, their contributions are crucial for transforming the Kingdom into a global investment powerhouse. Join us for an inspiring discussion with dynamic women who are leading change and breaking barriers in Saudi Arabia. Key takeaways include:
- Discover the primary challenges and promising opportunities for women in leadership roles.
- Learn the impact of L&D in nurturing women leaders.
- Explore the policy shifts and initiatives advancing women’s roles in the Kingdom.
- Explore the intersection of DEI and Employee Experience for Talent Growth.
Panelists
Manal Altwairqe
Learning & Development Expert
Nouf Alwabel
Director of Culture and Employee Engagement,
Saudi Post SPL
Dr. Salwa Abdullah Alhamoudi
General Manager of Achieving Gender Balance Center,
Institute of Public Administration (IPA)
Dr. Taghreed Alsaraj
General Manager, Education and Talent Development,
Ministry of Culture, Museum Commission
Moderator
Moustafa Hassaan
Global Head of Capability and People Development,
Alfanar Projects
10:30 - 10:50
Expert Insight Presentation
Transforming Employee Development: Power of Personalized and Immersive Learning
To foster a skilled, adaptable, and motivated workforce, a one-size-fits-all approach needs to be replaced with more sophisticated methodologies that leverage personalization and immersion. This session focuses on how personalized and immersive learning is revolutionizing L&D by creating more engaging, relevant, and effective training experiences. Key takeaway includes:
- Explore methods to guide your employees in mapping individual development plans.
- Discover AR/VR/MR technology through a practical simulation session.
- Bespoke learning initiatives build a more effective culture that promotes lifelong learning.
Speaker
Mohammad Alfawazi
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Company
10:55 - 11:25
Networking Break & Exhibition Visit
11:30 - 11:50
Expert Insight Presentation
Harnessing Coaching, Assessment, and Learning Analytics for Optimal L&D Outcomes
This session will explore the critical role that coaching, assessment, and learning analytics play in corporate learning and development (L&D). Attendees will gain insights into how these elements can be seamlessly integrated to enhance learning outcomes, improve performance, and accurately measure the impact of L&D initiatives.
- Learn effective methods for embedding coaching into L&D frameworks to foster continuous development and personalized learning experiences.
- Utilize assessments and tools for guiding and measuring learners’ progress, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Maximize the impact with learning analytics to utilize learning analytics to track and analyze.
- Enhance the effectiveness of training programs, providing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
Speaker
Dr Salah Al Eissa
Senior Consultant and Advisor,
Ministry of Education, KSA
11:55 - 12:30
C-level Leadership Forum
Future-Ready Workplaces: Strategies for Digital-Driven Workforce Experience
Are your employees satisfied with their time at your organization, and do they remain advocates even after they’ve moved on? From the Great Resignation to the recent trend of Quiet Quitting, organizations worldwide have experienced significant workforce shifts. Learning and Development (L&D) is pivotal in shaping the employee experience, affecting not only how employees excel in their current roles but also how they view their potential for growth and future with the company. The integration of AI has further deepened its impact, bringing profound changes to how employee experiences are crafted and sustained. Key takeaways include:
- Learn to navigate the Employee journey with Purpose and Care.
- Explore effective career mapping strategies and be a champion of employee growth.
- Learn the New KPIs – Keep People Interested, Keep People Involved, Keep People Inspired.
Panelists
Abdulaziz Al Tamimi
HR Executive Director,
Saudi Entertainment Ventures
Abdulghafoor Abdulhaleem
Council Member,
Saudi Leaders Society
Fahad Alfraidi
HR Director,
Coca Cola Saudi Arabia
Haithem A. Al Balawi
Director of Downstream Affiliate HR Management Department,
ARAMCO
Moderator
Michael Noel
Head of Leadership Development,
Saudi Electricity Company
12:35 - 13:05
Networking Break & Exhibition Visit
13:05 - 13:10
Raffle: Stand a chance to win an all-inclusive hotel to Bali (2N/3D)
13:10 - 13:45
CLO-CHRO Debate Panel
The Future of L&D: Are We Ready for Autonomy or Staying Within the HR Framework?
Traditionally housed under a broader umbrella of human resources, the argument for L&D’s autonomy stems from the need for a more strategic and specialized focus on learning and development initiatives. As organizations strive to foster innovation, agility, and continuous improvement, L&D must evolve beyond its traditional role. Key takeaways include:
- Can an independent L&D function align more closely with the organization’s business goals?
- Would L&D autonomy guarantee agility and encourage a culture of innovation within L&D?
- Is the integration of HR and L&D still representing the best way forward?
Panelists
Eng. Ahmed Khan
Chief Human Resource Officer,
International Medical Center
Turki AlNagaidan
Chief Learning and Development Officer,
Saudi Credit Bureau
Moderator
Sameh Zeind
Director of Learning and Development,
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh Palace
13:50 - 14:10
Closing Keynote
Insights Into the Capabilities of Talent Development Professionals
ATD’s Talent Development Capability Model™ is a framework to guide the TD profession on what practitioners need to know and do to be successful. It’s a blueprint for leveraging TD for maximum organization impact. Learn more about what is included in the Capability Model and review new data from 33,000+ self-assessments of TD professionals against the Capability Model’s content. Discuss what the data tells us about how TD professionals view their own proficiency and how those views stack up against what ATD Research tells us are the most important skill sets and skills that are emerging. Key takeaways include:
- Describe the capabilities TD professionals need to have to be successful.
- Identify which capabilities TD professionals are most and least confident about.
- Explain how various strengths and weaknesses match up with the skill sets that ATD Research has identified as critical.
- Describe how to use the data to advance your own career and enhance the performance of your teams.
Speaker
Morgean Hirt
Director of Credentialing,
ATD
