Under the theme of “Reinvent the Rules of Learning. Shape the Future of Work” , ATD Kuwait Summit is coming back for the second year in a row on October 16 - 17, 2023.
Following the success of the inaugural summit in 2022, the ATD Kuwait summit will bring together HR, talent, and learning and development professionals to meet and discuss key trends, insights, innovations, and challenges facing their profession.
The summit consists of two full days of thought leadership, panel and debate discussions, presentations, and networking sessions providing attendees with a platform to gain knowledge and skills, build important business relationships, and solve their latest business challenges.
The summit will also feature three globally accredited ATD certificate programs on October 15 & 18 – 19, 2023.
ATD Kuwait Summit will bring together regional and global experts to present, discuss and debate key trends and challenges facing the L&D community, including strategic HR planning, employee learning and development, diversity, equity & inclusion, leadership development, HR technology, and many more.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dr. Corrie Block
Leadership Expert, Business Strategist,
Organizational Behaiviorist, International Author & Speaker
Dr. Corrie Block is a globally recognized business strategist, author, speaker, and Professor of Strategic Management at Monarch Business School, with over 25 years experience working on more than 150 companies.
A highly sought after expert in leadership and organizational behaviour, Dr. Corrie has provided strategic consulting for the Council of Europe and World Bank, tech start-ups, multinationals and governments, across 30 countries. He’s founded 5 successful businesses in Europe and MENA and received awards for his product innovations.
As both an academic and practitioner, he completed all of his post-grad studies while working full time. He holds Masters degrees in both Leadership and Business, a UK PhD and a Swiss DBA, as well as certifications in Artificial Intelligence from MIT and Finance from Harvard. Author of Spartan CEO: Six Pillars of Executive Performance, Dr. Corrie has also been published in Gulf Business, Forbes, CEO Magazine, Entrepreneur, MEED, Oxford Journals, and Routledge Academic.
As an international speaker, Dr. Corrie speaks on stages around the world. He delivers workshops and deep insights on employee engagement, meaningful management, AI, culture, tech, innovation and the organization of the future. Dr. Corrie believes that “business is personal” and runs a leading, regional podcast featuring panels of experts.
Dr. Corrie is an addicted learner, an avid reader, and he enjoys yoga, biking and Spartan racing.
Hamza Taqi
Chief Excitement Officer
Knowledge Consulting Company
Hamza Taqi, MPC
Hamza is a seasoned Team Coach, Master Performance Consultant, Contributing Author, Chartered Marketer, and Electrical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in Banking, Telecom, and Talent Development. Hamza’s expertise lies in developing the businesses of multinational brands, where he found his passion and life purpose through the marketing mix, specifically the PEOPLE element.
Since 2008, as the Chief Excitement Officer for Knowledge Consulting Co, Hamza has dedicated his life to developing PEOPLE, firmly believing that they can do wonders if they are able and willing. His favorite quote, “What a man can do, another can,” has inspired thousands of individuals throughout his workshops, keynotes, and interventions.
With his Master Trainer Designation and Master Instructional Design certifications from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), Hamza has also gained expertise in Coaching, Consulting, Change Management, and Facilitation in Synchronous Learning. He is a Certified Facilitator for The Fish Philosophy and an accredited Situational Leadership II Facilitator by Ken Blanchard.
Hamza’s passion for learning and growth is evident from his early days as a trainer at the Institute of Banking Studies in 1992 to his current role as a people development specialist. His skills and knowledge have enabled him to make a positive impact on individuals and organizations alike, helping them realize their potential and achieve success.
Dr. Thilo Eckardt
Chief Inspiration Officer & Founder
MyLearningBoutique Sàrl
Thilo holds a Master in Business Management and a Ph.D. in cross-cultural Marketing Strategies from the University of Lausanne (Switzerland). Since more than 20 years he occupies multiple senior positions with international responsibilities in the international talent development, consulting and learning industry. In 2012 he founded “MyLearningBoutique”, a Swiss-based consulting company focusing on organizational change, transformation, and talent development in an international environment.
Acting as the “Chief Inspiration Officer” of the company, he is initiating new thoughts and practices and guides international clients from various industries, like for example Areva, DSV, Lombard Odier, Medela, Nespresso, Piaget and Wago through their strategy implementation as well as their transformation and change implementation.
Thilo is a frequent speaker and moderator at international conferences (amongst them, for several time at ATD). In addition to his Consulting work, he keeps a strong connection as well to academia, being an Associated Marketing Professor for master students at the prestigious Swiss Universities UNIL/HEC (since 2009) and EPFL (since 2014). Living in Lausanne, Switzerland, he works and delivers in English, French and his German mother tongue.
Emad Ahmad Al-Ablani
Head of Group Human Resources
NBK
Emad Ahmad Al-Ablani General Manager – Head, Group Human Resources.
Emad joined the National Bank of Kuwait on March 2003 where he started his career as a Manager heading the Recruitment Department. Moreover, he headed the HR Operations and then deputized for the General Manager of Group Human Resources. He has been officially appointed as Head of Group Human Resources for NBK on a General Manager level reporting to the Chief Executive Officer since October 2014. Before joining NBK, Emad has been appointed in several managerial roles at Kuwait University and Qualitynet, among others.
Furthermore, Emad is a member of various management and leadership committees at NBK, including but not limited to Information Security Governance, IT Board, Remuneration and Talent Management Committee.
Emad is a member of the Executive Committee that is in charge of bank wide key decisions and strategy and he is a member of the CBA Advisory Board (AACSB, MBA) at Gulf University for Science and Technology-GUST on January 2016.
Emad is an alumni from both Harvard Business School and American University of Beirut (AUB) after completing the General Management Program (GMP) at HBS and an Executive MBA at AUB respectively. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from Kuwait University.
Eng. Suha Isaac AlAwadhi
Head of Training Dept. at Kuwait institute of banking studies
Certified EQ coach from ICF , ATD Master Trainer
With More than 20 years experience in banking, with extensive 15 years’ experience in the Talent Development & Specialized in developing and shaping future leaders by enhancing their toolbox and unleashing their potentials.
My career started in the banking and investment field as a Financial Analyst, eventually reaching the position of Senior Manager in the Private Equity Unit in one of the investment companies in Kuwait. Back in 2007- 2008 I shifted my career path to pure training and human development as I joined KIBS as Senior Trainer then developed my skills as well as the portfolio of programs/projects I am responsible on till efforts ends up heading the Training & Development Dept. in KIBS.
Among my certificates and professional education I hold an MBA in International Business Strategies from Kuwait Maastricht Business School. I am also a Certified Master Trainer from ATD, and certified EQ coach with a Bachelor degree of Industrial and Management System Engineer from Engineering & Petroleum Collage in Kuwait University
Fatima Sultan Al-Kuwari
Group Chief Human Resource Officer
Ooredoo Group
Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari is Ooredoo Group’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) since April 2021 and the Chairperson of Ooredoo Maldives since December 2021.
She is an experienced telecommunications executive, with more than 16 years of experience in commercial, marketing, product development, digital transformation, vendor-relationship management and brand & communication. She is also the first woman in the history of Ooredoo Kuwait to be appointed as a Board member of the company.
Before taking-up her role as the Group’s CHRO, Fatima was Ooredoo Qatar’s Chief Consumer Officer. Previously, she was Ooredoo’s Acting Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
In her current position, Fatima is leading the company’s strategic human resources management and transformation, and working on creating a more modern, efficient and agile way of work.
Fatima joined Ooredoo in 2006 and served in a number of senior roles, including Ooredoo Group’s Executive Director of Marketing and Ooredoo Qatar’s Director of Public Relations and CSR.
She holds a B.S. in Computer Science from University of Qatar, an Executive Masters in Leadership from Georgetown University, USA and an MBA (specialising in Marketing) from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
Abdulaziz Al-Roomi
Head of Learning & Talent - Boubyan Bank
Amazon Best Selling Author, and Executive Coach
#1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, Executive Coach, Mentor, and Speaker
A visionary HR Leader and Executive Coach with 17+ years of professional cross-industry experience covering retail, petrochemical, engineering, oil and gas, logistics, IT, F&B, banking, and other sectors.
Has a demonstrated history in managing HR departments for global organizations, developing leaders of the future, supervising multi-million Dollars financial budgets for strategic business transformation initiatives and adding efficiency to complex organizational processes.
Signature areas of expertise include Talent Management, HR excellence, business transformation programs, budget and finance management and coaching and mentoring.
Abdulaziz’s professional venture entails currently working as the Head of learning, leading the talents & culture of Boubyan Bank, and previously being the CHRO for ABYAT Megastore, a leading finishing and retail company. In his roles, Abdulaziz has been managing HR for 2000+ employees.
Has progressed on an upwards trajectory through his career, other roles Abdulaziz has undertaken include Sr HR Specialist in Leadership and Organizational Development, HR Supervisor, IT Trainer and entrepreneur.
Abdulaziz has also worked for EQUATE for over 9 years, where he has left a strong legacy of his success entailing significant efficiency improvements within HR and financial processes.
Academically holds a prestigious Master’s degree, awarded by a leading European academic institution, as well as world class certifications in leadership and HR.
Takes pride in professional development and coaching professionals, Abdulaziz has also featured in national TV and radio shows, university lectures and international training programs to provide insights on professional development concepts to audiences from various backgrounds.
Prevail, Amazon’s #1 bestseller book, was written by Abdulaziz based on his professional experiences in leadership.
This book is the guide to becoming a successful and memorable leader in your career.
Nader Bechini
ATD Master Trainer, Regional Director MENA
ROI Institute
Nader Bechini is the director of ROI Institute in the MENA region, and international expert in Measurement & Evaluation. He is passionate about assisting Human capital professionals and organizations improve and maximize their performance and effectiveness. His life mission is to support others to strengthen their abilities to inspire, influence and create an impact.
For more than 20 years, Nader facilitated workshops, managed talent development programs, consulted with public, private, and non-profit organizations in more than 30 countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Major organizations he has served: Meta, Microsoft, NOAA, KPMG, IDEXX, Lululemon, 211sandiego, Alamo College, IBA University Germany, University of Dubai, Omantel, STC, Saudi Aramco, Bank of Georgia, to name a few.
Nader has received several awards for his achievements. On three occasions, ROI Institute awarded him for the best international implementation of the ROI Methodology 2015, 2019 & 2020. The Moroccan Society for Human Resource presented him an award for the best African HR expert in 2019. His articles in learning and development have been translated to Korean, Russian, Chinese, French, Arabic and Spanish. He has been interviewed by several radio, TV programs and HR Magazines in Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tunisia, France, Egypt, Russia, and Algeria. Nader is an accredited certified coach and SME from the International Coaching Federation and a Master Trainer from Association of Talent Development.
Nader holds a master’s degree in marketing from University of Tunis Elmanar and Leadership Development certificate from INSEAD Executive Education in France.
Peter Kelly
Executive Vice President HR
Kuwait Financial Centre - Markaz
Peter Kelly, Executive Vice President Human Resources,
Kuwait Financial Centre, Markaz.
Peter Kelly joined Markaz, one of Kuwait’s leading Investment houses, in 2018, as Executive Vice President, Head of Human Resources. He has over 30 years’ experience across multiple geographies and industries, predominantly based in the Middle East, covering the wider region (Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, and Jordan) as well as expansion and operations in the UK, the US, Europe, and several APAC countries.
He has worked, as a leader and as a consultant, in Oil & Gas, Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Retail, Telecoms, Family-Owned Conglomerates and Banking & Financial Services, including the Kuwait Oil Sector, as well as high-profile Kuwait businesses such as MH Alshaya, Kharafi National and Alghanim Industries.
Regionally and Internationally, his other significant roles were in Al Jaber Group and ADCB in the UAE, and globally with Chiyoda Corporation, Japan.
His consistent focus has been structuring organisations to deliver business results through their people and people systems. Peter is a Fellow of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, and has a Master’s in HR from the University of Westminster.
Saleh Al Anazi
Talent Management Director
Ma'aden
Brief about Saleh Al Anazi:
- Talent Management Director in Maaden (the giant Saudi Mining Company).
- 23 years’ experience in HR management and development.
- Master Degree in Strategic HR Management.
- Certified ICF coach.
- Certified CIPD instructor.
- Certified Birkman Consultant (Business & Personal Assessment).
- Certified and licensed Consultant by Ministry of Commerce.
- Certified ILM professional Leader.
- Certified PEAK Leader by Cambridge.
- Certified KPIs practitioner.
- Certified HR development consultant in Government and Private Sectors.
Seema Nagrath Menon
Talent Development Architect at CALM Worldwide
ATD Master Facilitator, and MGSC Leadership Coach | UAE
Dr. Rania AlGhamdi
Director of HR Service
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Dr. Rania AlGhamdi is the HR Services Director at Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare overseeing daily HRoperations, building talent acquisition strategies, and enabling key initiatives that focus on enhancingemployee experience.
Rania has also served as the Director of Talent learning & Potential where she was responsible for strategizing, developing, and implementing employee engagement and leadership development program and other key functions such as Performance Management, Career Management, Succession Planning, and wellbeing Programs to name a few. She contributed in multiple organizational initiatives in support of D&I, learning, and person-centered care.
Rania has participated as a speaker locally and internationally in many HR and T&D events. She has completed several certification programs and is a Certified Knowledge Specialist, Certified Employee Performance Management Professional, Certified Leadership Coach Practitioner, and a Certified Career Services Provider.
Rania holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Development from Texas A&M University, USA and has completed her Doctorate Degree from the University of Leicester focusing on the knowledge transfer Practices in Healthcare.
Dr. Yasmin Al Bulushi
Senior Advisor
Royal Academy of Management - RAM
Dr. Yasmin Al Bulushi, the first female dean in the private higher education in the Sultanate. She was the dean of Muscat College, prior to that she was the Assistant dean for Academic Support and Students’ Affairs in the College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman. She is an educationalist who is passionate about making change in people’s life through education. She has been recently selected as the “Chairperson” of the award winning knowledge platform – Knowledge Oman.
Dr Yasmin is currently a senior advisor in the Royal Academy of Management (RAM), she is leading the leadership development center in RAM. The center develops and leads the National programs for leadership in the sultanate of Oman.
Dr Yasmin is the founder and owner of “The Pause consultancies” which provides consultancies in developing human capacity and enhancing quality systems. Dr Yasmin got her PhD from Leeds University, UK. Over the past 25 years, she has played different leadership roles herself. Besides her responsibilities as a senior management , Dr. Yasmin has been involved in different trainings including Women leadership, Communication skills, Work life balance, Stress management, organization culture and emotional intelligence (EQ). She is a certified EQ trainer, assessor and a coach by Six Seconds, USA
Dr Yasmeen is:
- Co-Founder of “The Pause Consultancies”, Oman.
- Chairwomen, Knowledge Oman
- Jury member – Happiness at work award (UAE)- since 2018
- Jury member- Omani Society of Human Resources (OSHRM) Awards
- Member of the University Board- UTAS (University of Technology
and Applied Sciences) - Member of the Board of Trustee- International College of Engineering & Management (ICEM)
- External Reviewer for Oman Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA) for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
- External Reviewer for the Ministry of Higher Education to participate in the reviewing process of academic programs.
- Country (Oman) leader for Emotional Intelligence by Six seconds, USA.
- Executive trainer for London Speaker Bureau (LSB).
André Viegas
Learning & Development Manager
Jazeera Airways
André Viegas is a seasoned Human Resources professional with 10 years’ experience in Learning & Development. He has dedicated his tenure in this field to empowering individuals and organizations to create impactful and meaningful experiences to all stakeholders. Unlocking potential and leaving a legacy of consistent diligence through learning and development activities has been at the heart of his grit towards success.
Ghada El-Kadi
Executive Manager - L&T Development
Burgan Bank
Ghada has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of Employee Engagement through L&D. She started her career in learning from within the training room, impacting behavioral transformation in several Power Skills areas especially around Management and Leadership Skills. Ghada moved gradually into leading the learning function, building focused strategies, and utilizing her understanding and passion for growth to create learning cultures where employees value and own their development.
She has a very motivating and engaging communicative approach and believes the most important element of a leadership role is developing people and coaching them for increased resilience and adaptability in a fast-transforming reality. Her master’s in education from the American University of Beirut, Executive Coaching certificate, CM, ILM, NLP Trainer certificate, and CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) certifications are helping her build a stronger career in the realm of developing human potential.
Ghada was nominated as finalist for “The Learning Performance Awards 2020” in the UK for “Learning Professional of the Year” Category. She also completed CIPD Level 7 Advanced certificate and The International Masterclass in L&D Leadership (IE Business school Executive Education and Nyenrode Business University)
Hilal Al Jadidi
Chief Human Capital Officer
OMRAN Group
Hilal is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in Human Capital Management, specializing in consulting, business development, HR strategic planning, organization development & design, project management, and Human Resources policies and rewards. Currently serving as the Chief Human Capital Officer at OMRAN group ( leading Tourism Development Company in Oman) , he is responsible for directing the development and management of the organization’s human capital, implementing a robust human resources strategy to align with OMRAN Group’s overall business plan and strategic direction.
With nearly a decade of experience, Hilal has held various key roles within the Human Capital function during his tenure at Takatuf. He has successfully contributed to succession planning, talent management, change management, and organizational performance improvement initiatives.
Throughout his career, Hilal has worked with both local and global companies in industries such as Oil & Gas, Telecom, and Leadership roles in Consulting business , gaining valuable insights and expertise.
Hilal holds a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in management from Sultan Qaboos University. Additionally, he has achieved a Post Graduate Certificate in Research Management from Edinburgh Business School. Hilal is a distinguished professional, holding the Senior Certified Professional (SCP- SHRM) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Senior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRi) certification from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Furthermore, he has made significant contributions to the field by serving as a global item writer in the SHRM certification program for two consecutive cycles.”
Angie Safi
Global HR Director
GE Digital
Strategically focused Human Resources professional offering a progressive career, acquired through 15 years of experience in diverse industries. Rich HR generalist experience crosses environments in multiple geographies.
Successful in launching new HR departments from the ground floor, slashing HR costs, negotiating and building “best practices” and aligning HR plans to exceed business goals.
Currently, she is a Global HR Business Partner at GE Digital. Prior to that as a HR Director for EMEA FireEye and tenure with Nokia APAC as a HR Leader for Customer Solutions/System Engineers divisions.
Her aim is to partner with stakeholders to enable them to better manage the most important capital – Human Capital. Based in Dubai, 2 kiddos and a lover of coffee.
Vas Theocharides
Associate Director
ATD Global
Vassilis (Vas) Theocharides is the Associate Director at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) the largest talent development association in the world, overlooking Latin America, Middle East, India, Africa, and Europe. In his tenure, he has launched five major conferences in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Vas looks after strategic partnerships in the defined regions with the purpose of increasing the impact of ATD.
Dr. Scott Pezanowski
President at BrightWorld Labs,
The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Abdelbasit Ayoub
leadership trainer & executive coach
Downstream Development Academy
Dr. Abdelbasit Ayoub is a leadership trainer and an executive coach. Currently working in Downstream Development Academy. He is passionate about developing leaders for Saudi Aramco through facilitating workshops and providing coaching. His mission in life is develop Aramco leader’s one leader at a time. Dr. Ayoub holds a Master degree in Human Resource Management from Newcastle University in Sydney – Australia and a PhD Degree from Victoria University of Wellington – New Zealand. He is a certified executive leadership coach. In addition to that he is certified master trainer.
Dr. Ayoub has special interest in positive psychology and leadership neuroscience. He uses positive psychology principles to design and deliver his workshops. He developed Aramco Care Series for Employees (14 Courses) to help employees cope with the stress, anxiety, worries, and depression. Moreover, he developed and delivered Leadership Agility series (12 Courses) for Aramco leaders to help them lead their employees during this challenging time.
Dr. Ayoub is proactive, resourceful and intuitive with a passion for helping people to help themselves. He has deep enthusiasm for teaching of people from different cultural backgrounds and levels of businesses.
Randa Diab-Bahman
Senior Lecturer, Author
Kuwait Technical College
Dr. Diab-Bahman is a Lecturer with a research focus in applied psychology, society & social policy, as well as social responsibility & reputation. She authored four books which explore differences amongst cultures and their impact on business environments. She is also a newspaper columnist, with a dedicated column specializing in addressing the need for change towards sustainable development. Dr. Diab-Bahman received her first Doctorate from France and is currently in her final year of a PhD in Marketing & Reputation from the University of Reading (UK). She has recently received the prestigious ‘Pandemic Hero’ award for her academic & social efforts throughout the COVID-19 crises, given to distinguished members of the society by the British Council and the Amiri Diwan in Kuwait.
Abdullah Binsulaiman
Head of Leadership Development
Channels by STC
Eng. Abdullah Binsulaiman is a dynamic and visionary HR professional passionate about talent and organizational development. With a Human Resources Diploma and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, He has crafted an impressive career spanning over 11 years.
Currently serving as the Senior Manager of Leadership Development at channels by stc, a subsidiary of stc Group in Saudi Arabia. Eng. Abdullah leads leadership development programs, and talent growth strategy. He plays a key role in aligning corporate practices across group companies, implementing succession management programs, and driving talent analytics and solutions.
Prior to that, Eng. Abdullah held positions such as Manager of the Assessment and Career Centre at TAHAKOM, where he established and executed career management services and played a significant role in talent analytics and career development programs.
As Program Manager for Career Transformation at Kawader Ltd., Eng. Abdullah built career management frameworks and managed the establishment of a government training institute while developing multi-career path programs
Eng. Abdullah’s extensive experience includes being a Director of Operations & Business Development. He co-founded new revenue streams and ensured smooth business operations in a company that works in Education and HR Advisory Services. Additionally, as a Customer Success Partner at Kawader Ltd. He excelled in relationship management and contributed to the growth of HR and business consultancy services.
Eng. Abdullah’s commitment to continuous learning is evident through his educational achievements. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Engineering Management with a focus on decision support systems applied to HR, he holds many professional and leadership certificates related to HRD, Occupational Assessment, and Career Consulting.
Eng. Binsulaiman is a highly accomplished professional with a track record of success in talent and organizational development. His dedication to growth, diverse skill set, and expertise makes him an invaluable asset in the talent management industry.
Valeria Cardillo Piccolino
Senior Behavioural Scientist
Coachhub
Valeria Cardillo Piccolino, Senior Behavioral Scientist for the Middle East & South Europe, at CoachHub, The digital coaching company. Organizational psychologist and leadership business coach. +10 years spent consulting HR and facilitating learning & development interventions with managers and leaders across geographies and industries (from the Inter Governmental Organizations agencies to large corporates of banking, pharma, retail, luxury, FMCG, etc.). As a continuous learner herself, she adopts coaching, hybrid workshop delivery, and learning nudges as her favorite facilitation tools.
Ahmad Rajab
Senior Group Director - HR
ACICO Group
- Ahmad Rajab has 20 years’ experience in the private sector, he worked in different industries such as Petrochemical, Banking, and Telecom, he is currently the Senior Group Director – Human Resources, at ACICO Group, which is a market-leader in the manufacturing of building materials, as well as providing construction and engineering services.
- Together with his HR team, they work with all employees aiming to increase their engagement, loyalty, performance, productivity, and job satisfaction, simultaneously aiming to increase efficiency and cost optimization.
- Ahmad, In addition to his responsibility of leading the Human Resources Function at ACICO Group, has decided to teach HRM at GUST to pay back the community, support the youth and add value to their lives in any way he can. his classes are always in the evening to accommodate his busy morning schedule, and they are always full.
- Moreover, he teaches Business Etiquette among other soft skills to organizations, and he has been doing so for the part 7 years.
- Ahmad completed two Executive Training programs from University of Cambridge, and University of Chicago Booth.
- Ahmad holds an Industrial Engineering Degree from Florida International University – USA, and MBA from Maastricht Business School.
Summit Agenda
| 08:00 – 08:55 | Registration and Networking Coffee |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | ATD Welcome Remarks: Vas Theocharides | Associate Director | ATD Global |
| 09:10 – 09:15 | Opening remarks |
| 09:15–10:15 | Opening Keynote Business is Personal: Driving Sustainable Impact Through Employee Engagement Dr. Corrie Block | Leadership Expert, Business Strategist, Organizational Behaviorist, International Author & Speaker | UAE To create long-term value, organizations must rely on their most valuable asset—their people—to succeed. HR and learning departments are no longer support functions but integral strategic partners in shaping the future of work. This keynote presentation shares global best practices that equip HR leaders with the tools to drive organizational transformation and innovation through effective talent management strategies, employee engagement, and culture development. Attendees will learn how to:
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| 10:15–11:00 | Plenary Panel Debate The Evolution of the CHRO and CLO: Navigating Changing Times
Organizations must be agile and adaptable to stay competitive in a rapidly changing business landscape. As organizations navigate a rapidly changing business landscape, chief HR officers (CHROs) and chief learning officers (CLOs) are responsible for ensuring their workforce is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the future of work. Featuring local and regional HR and learning leaders, this interactive panel will discuss how to:
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| 11:00–11:15 | Speed Networking—A Structured Networking Session Hamza Taqi | Chief Excitement Officer at Knowledge Consulting Company | Kuwait This unique facilitated session will allow you to shake hands with your peers from companies representing different sectors in the region. Bring a lot of business cards. |
| 11:15–11:45 | Networking Break on the Exhibition Floor |
| 11:45–12:15 | Local Case Study Driving Business Success Through Strategic HR and Talent Development: A Kuwaiti Case Study Abdulaziz Al-Roomi | Head of Learning &Talent – Boubyan Bank, Amazon Best Selling Author, and Executive Coach | Kuwait Kuwait is experiencing a rapid transformation in its business environment, making it crucial for organizations to invest in strategic HR and talent development initiatives. What do CEOs currently need from HR and TD leaders in Kuwait? During this practice session, we will explore the importance of developing a comprehensive talent management strategy—from recruitment and retention to leadership development and succession planning. Attendees will learn how to:
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| 12:15–12:45 | Regional Case Study Developing Future Leaders Post-pandemic: Key Characteristics and Training Framework Dr. Yasmin Al Bulushi | Senior Advisor at Royal Academy of Management (RAM) | Oman The post-pandemic business environment requires a new breed of leaders with unique skills and characteristics to navigate the challenges ahead. Leadership development programs must go through fundamental restructuring to assess and establish the skill sets required for leaders to drive success. This session will explore the importance of developing leaders possessing emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to think strategically. Attendees will understand:
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| 12:45–13:45 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:45–14:05 | TED-Style Talk Breaking Barriers: Are Women Treated Fairly in the Kuwaiti Workplace? Dr. Randa Diab-Bahman | Senior Lecturer at Kuwait Technology College & Author | Kuwait Despite progress towards gender equity in many parts of the world, women continue to face significant challenges and barriers to their success in the workplace. To what degree is this true in the Kuwaiti workplace? This TED-style talk will examine the current state of gender equity, focusing on:
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| 14:05–14:40 | Regional Case Study Promoting a Culture of Inclusivity for Organizational Excellence Seema Nagrath Menon | Talent Development Architect at CALM Worldwide, ATD Master Facilitator, and MGSC Leadership Coach | UAE A culture that actively promotes inclusivity recognizes and celebrates the diversity of its workforce, acknowledging the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of every employee, regardless of their background or belief system. By creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and their voices matter, organizations can tap into heightened levels of creativity, innovation, and overall job satisfaction. Such a culture doesn’t just enhance performance; it paves the way for sustainable organizational growth. In this session, we’ll delve into actionable steps to cultivate such an inclusive environment. Key takeaways from this session include:
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| 14:40–15:10 | Networking Break on the Exhibition Floor |
| 15:10–15:55 | Panel Discussion Human Skills in the Digital Era: Harnessing Technology to Drive Organizational Excellence
Technology, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and quantum computers will soon replace human labor. As a result, businesses must reorganize the learning process to develop their employees’ social and creative skills. This interactive panel will feature HR and business leaders sharing their insights and experiences on leveraging technology to augment human skills and enhance organizational performance. What disruptive trends in learning and TD will revolutionize how we learn? What will L&D look like in 2050? Attendees will learn how to:
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| 15:55–16:20 | Local Case Study: Robin Lilley | Director of Talent Development at Al Shaya Group, Former Global Director at Coca Cola | Kuwait As the workforce continues to evolve and the competition for top talent intensifies, organizations must invest in learning programs to retain employees and stay ahead of the competition. Professional development is essential for employees to acquire new skills and advance their careers, yet many organizations struggle to effectively communicate and promote the value of these opportunities. So, how do you overcome employee disengagement due to the highly competitive talent market? This case study session will share best practices to:
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| 16:20–16:30 | Closing Remarks and End of Day One |
| 08.00–08:55 | Registration and Networking Coffee |
| 09.00–09:10 | Welcoming Remarks |
| 09:10–10:00 | ATD Interview Session Maximizing Your Potential: Navigating ATD Certification Journey Vas Theocharides | Associate Director at ATD Global | ATD U.S. Ghada El-Kadi | Executive Manager of Learning & Talent Development at Burgan Bank | Kuwait Discover the path to career development through ATD certification in this session. From the interview with the ATD certification holder, you will be able to gain actionable strategies to unlock new opportunities and propel your professional journey. This interview is tailored to help you make the most of your achievements in the field. |
| 10:00–10:20 | Presentation Adopting Hybrid Learning: Strategies, Tools, and Techniques for Maximizing Benefits Valeria Cardillo Piccolino | Senior behavioural Scientist at CoachHub | Germany As organizations continue to adopt hybrid training, it is essential to have a plan and guidelines for maximizing the benefits of this approach. This session will demonstrate how to effectively implement interactive hybrid learning programs to bridge the gap between in-person and online learning. Key takeaways include how to:
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| 10:20–10:50 | Presentation Element “X”: How to up/re-skill employee’s competencies? Eng. Suha Isaac Al-Awadhi | Head of Training Department at Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS) | Kuwait In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, upskilling and reskilling employees are critical endeavors to stay competitive and innovative. This session will delve into proven strategies that have successfully enhanced the competencies of the workforce in KIBS to make them remain agile and skilled in response to evolving industry demands, ultimately driving organizational growth and success. |
| 10:50–11:20 | Networking Break on the Exhibition Floor |
| 11:20–11:50 | Regional Case Study Strategic Employee Incentive Plan to Drive Organizational Growth in a Continuously Changing Economy Saleh Al Anazi | Director of Talent Management at Ma’aden | Saudi As companies strive for growth and innovation, having a strategic compensation and benefit plan is crucial to motivating and retaining top talent. The workforce is expected to be flexible and acquire new skills to embrace change and drive growth. This case study session will share real-life practices for developing a strategic employee incentive plan aligning with organizational goals and nurturing change. Attend this session to walk away with a toolkit to:
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| 11:50–12:20 | Expert Insight 6 Steps for Proving the Value of Human Capital Investments Nader Bechini | ATD Master Trainer, Regional Director Middle East North Africa at The ROI Institute – MENA region | Saudi Arabia As investments in human capital continue to grow, the issue of accountability becomes more important for HR professionals. When measuring the success of HR initiatives, no metric is more important to top executives than business impact and return on investment (ROI). In this session, you will hear five reasons why you need to prove the value of human capital investments and 6 easy steps which can validate that the initiatives you are undertaking provide a monetary benefit to your organization. This helps you secure funding for future initiatives, thus aligning your human capital initiatives with your organization’s strategic outlook. |
| 12:20–13:20 | Networking Lunch |
| 13:20–14:05 | Panel Discussion: Navigating the Talent Drought: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
As organizations continue to expand and the competition for top talent becomes more intense, finding, attracting, and retaining the right talent has become increasingly difficult. The current job market is characterized by a talent scarcity that has made it hard for companies to attract and retain skilled employees. You can foster an employee journey experience culture to retain top talent. Attend this panel to learn:
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| 14:05–14:35 | Presentation Enabling Flexible and Agile Working: Revolutionizing the Employee Experience As organizations go through transformative journeys, employees must adopt flexible and agile work styles. This session will delve into embracing change, which is increasingly important in the modern workplace. Attendees will gain insight into the advantages of adaptable and agile work policies, such as increased employee satisfaction, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and how technology can support an agile workforce and enhance the employee experience. Attend this session to learn best practices to:
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| 14:35–15:05 | Networking Break on the Exhibition Floor |
| 15:05–15:45 | Breakout Discussions Hackathon Challenge: Solving Real-Life Business Case Studies
This session is an advanced learning opportunity to dive deeper into your most important L&D priorities and partake in expert-led, facilitated peer-to-peer discussions on specific topics—an intensive series of brainstorming and collaboration opportunities to answer and overcome a specific challenge. The session will be interactive breakout discussions in the main summit room with peer-learning activities and dialogue. Breakout discussion topics include:
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| 15:45–16:15 | Closing Keynote The Future of HR Tech: Leveraging Digital Learning to Transform Your HR Practice Dr. Thilo Eckardt | Chief Inspiration Officer & Founder at MyLearningBoutique Sàrl | Switzerland As the world becomes more digital, HR practices must evolve to keep up with the changing landscape. HR technology, specifically digital learning, has become increasingly important in transforming traditional people management practices. This keynote session aims to equip attendees with the necessary tools and strategies to navigate the future of HR tech and digital learning. Once you understand the current state and future trends of HR tech and digital learning, key takeaways include how to:
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| 16:15–16:25 | Closing Remarks and End of Day Two |
Certificate Programs
15 October 2023
Fundamentals of Training & Facilitation Certificate (Arabic)
Deliver outcome-based training.
Objectives:
- Select the appropriate mix of learning modalities to support specific contexts, learners, and learning objectives in formal learning settings.
- Recognize that planning is an essential component in the preparation of a successful learner-centered event.
- Apply brain science to delivery strategies that address various learner preferences and cognitive needs in the learning environment.
- Select learning methods to support a variety of learning preferences to reach the desired learning outcomes.
Demonstrate adult learning principles and effective facilitation techniques to assess and ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive learning environment. - Utilize a variety of facilitation techniques to create an engaging learning experience.
Course Facilitator
Nader Bechini
Nader Bechini, Regional Director Middle East North Africa, ROI Institute – Co-founder & Managing Director, Growship , and international expert in Measurement & Evaluation. He is passionate about assisting Human capital professionals and organizations improve and maximize their performance and effectiveness. His life mission is to support others to strengthen their abilities to inspire, influence and create an impact.
For more than 20 years, Nader facilitated workshops, managed talent development programs, consulted with public, private and non-profit organizations in more than 30 countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Major organizations he has served: Meta, Microsoft, NOAA, KPMG, IDEXX, Lululemon,
18 -19 October 2023
Coaching Certificate
Help others develop, take action, and reach their goals
Coaching for individuals, teams, and organizations works. Evidence shows that it’s a powerful development approach that leads to positive change and results. Earning your ATD Coaching Certificate improves your ability to help clients develop rapidly, produce better results, and improve others’ ability to set and achieve goals and take action. This coaching certificate program lets you practice foundational coaching competencies through role plays, group exercises, and case studies. Learning the behaviors of a successful coach amplifies your ability to help employees succeed by using their own natural strengths.
Why You Should Attend:
- Practice core coaching competencies and hone your ability to apply them to coaching conversations.
- Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of data and make interpretations that help clients achieve agreed-upon results.
- Develop and maintain an effective coaching plan with clients, manage ongoing progress, hold clients accountable for actions, highlight and celebrate successes, and adjourn the coaching process.
Course Facilitator
Nader Bechini
Nader Bechini, Regional Director Middle East North Africa, ROI Institute – Co-founder & Managing Director, Growship , and international expert in Measurement & Evaluation. He is passionate about assisting Human capital professionals and organizations improve and maximize their performance and effectiveness. His life mission is to support others to strengthen their abilities to inspire, influence and create an impact.
For more than 20 years, Nader facilitated workshops, managed talent development programs, consulted with public, private and non-profit organizations in more than 30 countries in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Major organizations he has served: Meta, Microsoft, NOAA, KPMG, IDEXX, Lululemon,
18 -19 October 2023
Creating Leadership Development Programs Certificate
Develop impactful programs that will develop your future superstars
As you earn your leadership certificate you can access ATD’s exclusive model for creating transformative leadership development programs. You’ll be introduced to a unique process for demonstrating the business value of your leadership development programs.
Equipped with the resources you need to drive maximum results, use data from your organization to apply what you learn immediately to your own leadership training. Evaluate leadership competencies and behaviors and their relation to your organizational and workforce needs. Analyze various assessment models that can support your leadership initiative. Learn to evaluate both your organization’s program and off-the-shelf offerings.
Why You Should Attend:
- Discover the components you need to design best-in-class leadership development.
- Gain the latest information and trends on the state of leadership development and the opportunity to compare best practices against your organization.
- Access a toolkit of more than 100 activities to use beyond the classroom. Explore ideas to engage leaders within your organization and dozens of comprehensive, ready-to-use tools.
Course Facilitator
Seema Nagrath Menon
Seema Nagrath Menon is an International Speaker, ATD Master Facilitator, Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach and Senior Learning & Development Specialist based in Dubai. As a Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP®) and a qualified COTU-BPS (Level A & B) from Cambridge University, she have been working internationally in the fields of leadership development, learning strategy and instructional design for over 20 years.
Currently, she is the head of CALM Worldwide (Center for Action in Learning Management), a professional and dynamic UAE based Management & Learning Consultancy whose niche is to powerfully add value to people & organizations, focusing on highly effective leadership, management and L&D practices that enables maximum potential and growth.
She has also trained as a Leadership and Emotional Intelligence specialist, at Yale University and Case Western Reserve University. Her principal area of experience and expertise has been in research, innovation, designing and managing delivery of interactive developmental learning programs, aimed at facilitating the enhancement of targeted skills in her clientele. She is also an expert in the Neuroscience of Learning.
ATD Kuwait Summit unites the entire training, HR, learning and talent development community, including:
CLO / Director / Heads / Senior Manager / Manager / Executive / Coordinator / Administrator / Officer
Government and Public Sector / Healthcare / Education / Oil and Gas / Banking / Financial Services / Petrochemicals / Pharmaceuticals / Retail / FMCG / Professional Services / Technology
Pricing
| Package | Price KWD | ||
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Platinum (5 days) |
1-day ATD Certificate Program + Summit + 2-day ATD Certificate Program |
15 - 19 October 2023 |
KWD 1040 |
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Gold (4 days) |
Summit + 2-day ATD Certificate Program |
16 - 19 October 2023 |
KWD 815 |
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Silver (3 days) |
1-day ATD Certificate Program + Summit |
15 - 17 October 2023 |
KWD 575 |
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Bronze (2 days) |
Summit |
16 - 17 October 2023 |
KWD 350 |
- ATD’s Programs will run full days from 8.30 to 16.30 every day on 15 & 18 – 19 October 2023.
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Date: October 16th to 19th, 2023
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Location: Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait
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