Speakers

From visionary thought leaders to hands-on practitioners, our speakers bring fresh insights and real-world experience to the stage.

Dan Pontefract
5 Times Awards Winning Author, Leadership & Culture Strategist, British Columbia, Canada
Abhilash Santhoshkumar
Global HR Director, British Council, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Ahmed Al Banna
CEO - Origin Group - Kingdom of Bahrain
Christine Belanger
Founder, Sabe HR Consulting, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Hanan AbdulKarim
MENA Head of HR, SAP, KSA
H.E Dr.Intisar Abdullah Sulaiman Ambusaidi
Undersecretary for Educational Support Programs, Ministry of Education, Oman
Laila Al Harthy
Manager of Culture & Engagement - Omantel
Marouchka Boustani
ATD Master Trainer, Kuwait
Maud Durand
Global Learning & Development Manager, Arup UK | Former Meta, London, United Kingdom
May Abokhodair
Talent Development & Performance Advisor, Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mohamad Mustafa Al-Najjar
General Director of the General Directorate of Training, Ministry of Labour (Sultanate of Oman).
Mona Al Zaid
General Manager of Training Quality and Standards, Institute of Public Administration, KSA
Nader Bechini
ATD Master Trainer, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Growship Saudi Arabia
Dr. Naji Al Mahdi
Policy Advisor, KHDA, UAE
Dr. Rania AlGhamdi
Director of Talent Learning and Development, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Salah Al Eissa
General Manager of Education Leadership Development, National Institute for Educational Professional Development, KSA
Sarah Al Bakeri
Human Resources Director, TAQA Generation, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sumaiya Al Mandhari
Head of Talent and Leadership Development, Petroleum Development of Oman
Dr. Thilo Eckardt
Chief Inspiration Officer & Co-Founder, MyLearningBoutique, Vaud, Switzerland
Turkiya Aladawi
General Manager, Human Capital Development, Oman Energy Association
Dr. Zamzam Al Lamki
Project Manager, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Youth (MCSY)