Event Schedule
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM
Welcome Address
- By: Professor Peter John
- CBE Vice Chancellor & President University of West London
9:40 AM – 10:45 AM
Keynote Addresses
- Global Governance Challenges across Countries of the Arab World and Beyond
- By: Mr. Younis Abu Ayyoub
- Director of Governance & State Building, ESCWA UN
- Leveraging Digital Technologies
- By: HE Professor Mohamed Ould Amar
- Director General, Arab League
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Sector Responses Panel Discussion
Senior leaders from various sectors will discuss governance challenges and responses:
- Higher Education
- By: Ashwin Fernandez
- QS
- Financial Services
- By: James De Sausmarez
- City of London Corporation
- Oil and Gas
- By: Dr. Abdulwahab Alsadoun
- Gulf Petrochemical Companies Association
- Healthcare
- By: Gilbert George
- Director of Corporate Governance, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Parallel Workshop 1
Improving Governance through Digital Transformation
An interactive workshop focusing on the role of digital tools in enhancing governance frameworks.
12:30 PM – 13:45 PM
Lunch Break
Exhibition Area Open: Attendees can explore the exhibition showcasing innovative governance tools, technologies, and case studies from different sectors.
13:45 PM – 15:00 PM
Governance Fit for the Future
- The Importance of Values in Governance
- By: David Lock
- Education Director, Gulf Conferences
- Creating an Ethical Focus in Governance
- By: Dr. Ra’ed Muhamed BenShams
- President, International Institute of Administrative Sciences
- Cultivating a Sustainability Focus
- By: Dr. Mohammed Maher
- Eunoia Leadership Consulting
- Governance of Innovation
- By: Dr. Mohammed Al-Sabba
- Partner & Co-Founder, Blue Wave Management Consulting
13:45 PM – 15:00 PM
Parallel Workshop 2
Strategic Leadership in Governance
A hands-on workshop aimed at developing leadership strategies that align with modern governance challenges.
15:30 PM – 16:10 PM
International Challenges and Opportunities: Case Study from Saudi Arabia
Panel Discussion: British Council and Ministerial speakers on TNE, Research Partnerships, and Governance in Saudi Arabia.
15:30 PM – 16:10 PM
Parallel Workshop 3
Engaging Stakeholders in Governance
A workshop exploring methods to effectively engage stakeholders, staff, and students in governance processes.
16:10 PM – 17:00 PM
Stakeholder, Staff, and Student Engagement in Governance
Panel Discussion with representatives from various sectors and countries, including:
- Nariman Osman, Graduate, University of Reading
- Academic Staff Member from UWL (TBC)
- Dr. Aliar, Northumbria University
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM
Welcome and Introduction to the Day
- By: David Lock
- Education Director, Gulf Conferences
9:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Addressing the Skills Agenda
Panel Discussion on UK Apprenticeship Policy and Skills Development:
- Speaker on UK Apprenticeship Policy (TBC)
- By: Hiba El Bouchtaoul Awad
- British Academy (ABA)
- By: Emam Awad
- Power Skills Initiative
9:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Parallel Workshop 4
Developing Skills for Effective Governance
A workshop focused on skill development essential for governance roles, with practical exercises.
11:30 AM – 13:00 PM
The Governance of AI
Panel Discussion on AI Ethics and Governance:
- By: Dr. Jasim Haji
- President of the Artificial Intelligence Group
- By: Wafeeq Ajoor
- IT Advisor & Digital Transformation Program Director, NHRA
11:30 AM – 13:00 PM
Parallel Workshop 5
AI and Governance: Ethical Considerations
An in-depth workshop exploring the ethical challenges and governance implications of AI technologies.
13:00 PM – 14:00 PM
Lunch Break
Exhibition Area Open: Attendees can revisit the exhibition to view additional presentations and displays.
14:00 PM – 15:00 PM
Preparing and Implementing Strategy in the New Age
Panel Discussion with perspectives from different countries and sectors:
- By: Dr. Paul Joyce
- University of Nottingham (TBC)
- By: Nadia Alshahrani
- Assistant Professor Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman university Consultant in strategic planning and Project manager for the strategic plan for the community college at PNU
- By: Reem Al Buainain
- Former Deputy CEO of Academic Affairs, Bahrain Polytechnic
- By: Dr. Souad Mohamed
- LSE Power, London School of Economics
14:00 PM – 15:00 PM
Parallel Workshop 6
Strategic Planning for Governance Professionals
A workshop focused on creating and implementing strategic plans in governance contexts.
15:30 PM – 16:50 PM
Principles for Funding the Future
Panel Discussion on sustainable finance strategies for universities:
- By: Professor Alan Parkinson
- UCL School of Management
- By: Mr. Mohammed Sayyar
- Kaaf Humanitarian Fund
- By: Finance Professional from the Gulf Region (TBC)
