AGENDA
ATD KUWAIT SUMMIT
Event at a Glance
Pre and Post-Conference Learning 13, 16, 17 October 2024
If you want to become more proficient in a specific area of interest or expertise, extend your ATD Kuwait Summit experience to include pre and post-event learning. These professional development options will help you enhance and develop the skills needed for you to perform at your optimal level.
Take your skills to the next level with world-class programs designed to help you deliver strategic impact on the business and advance L&D in your organisation. Attendees will receive an accredited ATD Certificates and digital badges upon successful completion.
All certificate program days start from 8:00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. each day, with interval refreshment and lunch breaks.
| Sunday 13 October 2024 |
Monday 14 October 2024 |
Tuesday 15 October 2024 |
Wednesday 16 October 2024 |
Thursday 17 October 2024 |
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| Certificate Program A: Fundamentals to Needs Assessment |
ATD Kuwait Summit and Exhibition |
Certificate Program C: Measuring Return on Investment Certificate |
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| Certificate Program B: Fundamentals of Training and Facilitation (Arabic) |
Certificate Program D: Fostering DEI in the Workplace |
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Sunday 13 October 2024
Certificate Program A:
Fundamentals to Needs Assessment
Certificate Program B:
Fundamentals of Training and Facilitation
Sunday 13 October 2024 - Monday 14 October 2024
ATD Kuwait Summit and Exhibition
Wednesday 16 October 2024 - Thursday 17 October 2024
Certificate Program C:
Measuring Return on Investment Certificate
Certificate Program D:
Fostering DEI in the Workplace
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Summit – Day 1 - Monday, October 14
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Summit – Day 2 - Tuesday, October 15
07:30 – 08:30
Registration and Networking Coffee
08:50 – 09:00
Opening Remarks
- Sofie Willox | Learning & Development Consultant at So We Grow | Belgium
- Hadeel Dalgamouni | Associate Director, Middle East at the Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- PAAET TBC
09:00-09:45
Opening Panel Discussion
- Imad Ghazzawi | Chief People Officer at tiqmo | KSA
- Zeyad AlOmar | Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer at Kuwait Finance House (KFH) | Kuwait
- Dr. Amjed Al Thuhli | Chief Executive Officer at futurefortech, Member of the Digital Economy and AI Committee at Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry | Oman
- Moderator: Hugh Lawson | Principal at Lawson Leadership Advisory Ltd. and Lecturer at the University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management | Canada
09:45-10:45
Deep Dive Workshop
Fons Trompenaars
Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, World Expert in Corporate Culture and Organizational Effectiveness ( Presentation )
10:45-10:55
Speed Networking—A Structured Networking Session
This unique facilitated session will allow you to shake hands with your peers from companies representing different sectors in the region. Bring many business cards!
10:55-11:20
Networking Break on the Exhibition Floor
Featuring Book Signing by Fons Trompenaars
11:20-12:20
Deep Dive Workshop – Part 2
Creating an Agile Learning and Performance Culture―Mastering & Leading Culture Change
See session description from 9:45
Fons Trompenaars
Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, World Expert in Corporate Culture and Organizational Effectiveness
12:20-13:20
Networking Lunch
13:20-14:05
Expert Panel Discussion
Speakers:
- Mohammad Hassam | Program Development and Evaluation Analyst at Saudi Aramco| KSA
- John Atwood | Senior Learning and Development Manager at Google | USA
- Moe Ash | Founder & Learning Architect at The Catalyst | Egypt
- Moderator: Rita Sookrit | Learning and Development Leader, Independent Consultant | Canada
14:05-14:35
Case Study Presentation
Speaker:
- Seema Menon | ATD Master Trainer, Talent Development Architect at CALM Worldwide | UAE
14:35-15:05
Networking Break
15:05-15:35
Expert Insight Presentation
Speaker:
- Jumanah Al Mutawa | Senior Manager of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Zain | Kuwait
15:35-15:40
Closing Remarks and End of Day One
08:00 – 08:50
Registration and Networking Coffee
08:50 – 09:00
Welcoming Remarks
- Sofie Willox | Learning & Development Consultant at So We Grow | Belgium
09:00-09:30
Expert Insight Presentation
Speaker:
- Ricky Somal | Director of Organisational Development at the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust | UK ( Presentation )
09:30-10:00
Case Study Presentation
Speaker:
- John Atwood | Senior Learning and Development Manager at Google | USA ( Presentation )
10:00-10:30
Expert Insight Presentation
Speaker:
- Dr. Salah Al-Eissa | Senior Consultant and Advisor at the Ministry of Education – Saudi Arabia, Former CLO at SABIC Academy | KSA ( Presentation )
10:30-11:00
Networking Break on the Exhibition Floor
11:00-11:30
Case Study Presentation
Speaker:
- Rita Sookrit | Learning and Development Leader, Independent Consultant | Canada ( Presentation )
11:30-12:00
Expert Insight Presentation
Speaker:
- Hugh Lawson | Principal at Lawson Leadership Advisory Ltd. and Lecturer at the University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management | Canada
12:00-12:30
Networking Break on the Exhibition Floor
12:30-13:15
Expert Panel Discussion
Speakers:
- Ghada El-Kadi | Chief Learning Officer at Partners for People Impact (PPI) | Kuwait
- Hanouf AlMutairi | Talent Development Manager at Kuwait Finance House (KFH) | Kuwait
- Sofie Willox | Learning & Development Consultant at So We Grow | Belgium
- Moderator: Hamza Taqi | Cheif Excitement Officer at Knowledge Consulting Company | Kuwait
13:15-13:45
Case Study Presentation
Speaker:
- Ahmad Darwiche | Head of Business Partners and Strategic Initiatives – IBG, Group Human Resources, at the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) | Kuwait ( Presentation )
13:45-14:15
Expert Insight Presentation
Speaker:
- Raed Khanfar | ATD Facilitator, CEO at Global Center for Training & Consultations, ROI partner at ROI Institute | Jordan
14:15-14:30
Closing Remarks and End of Conference
14:30-15:30
Networking Lunch
