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The Global Conference For
Giftedness & Creativity

Under the esteemed patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – the third edition of the "Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity 2024," themed "Beyond Creative Minds," highlights Saudi Arabia's dedication to investing in talent and fostering innovation to address future global challenges.
This premier event will bring together leading experts, innovators, and gifted individuals from all over the world, engaging them in impactful discussions and transformative workshops to propel innovative solutions.

Conference
Information

24-26 November 2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saudi Arabia Standard Time

King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC).

About Creathon

The Creathon is the flagship of this conference, uniting creative minds and exceptional talents from diverse fields, all driven by collective intelligence to develop innovative solutions that enhance the quality of life across various contexts. Participants will collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, engage with experts, and present their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of seasoned professionals. The Creative Creathon will take place in the main stage and will be organized into four main tracks, culminating in a launch event that aligns with these themes

Creativity in the Family

Inspiring innovation within every home.

Creativity in Education Environments

Cultivating inventive thinking and accountability in schools.

Creativity in the Workplace

Promoting creative solutions and responsibility in professional environments

Creativity in the Community

Enhancing creative development and responsibility in local communities

Our Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr. Halim Choueiry

Chairperson of Arts and Design Department

American University of Science and Technology (AUST)

H.R.H. Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser

Chair of the Young Entrepreneur’s Alliance

(YEA)

Prof. Ulrich Weinberg

President Global Design Thinking Alliance

Barbara Oakley

Disctinguished Professor of Engineering, Oakland University

MODERATORS / MC

Duaa Al Balawi

Senior Associate Consultant

Bain & Company

Maria Paula

SVP, Corporate Venture Capital

Familusi A Babajide

Executive Director

Africa, Under 40 CEOs

PANELIST SPEAKERS

Dr. Ghadah Alarifi

Founding Dean School of Public Policy

King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC)

Marco Vasconi

Partner

Kearney

Margareta Drzeniek

Managing Partner

Horizon Group

William Haas Evans

Founder, Chief Strategy Officer

of Fugue Strategy Advisors

Ibrahim Almojel

Founding Partner

Khawarizmi Holding

Dr.Moudhi Aljamea

VP Academy Dean

STC

Dr. Mahmoud Elsayed

Senior Economist and Lead

World Bank Education Programs in Saudi Arabia and the GCC

Othman Almoamar

Chair of The Youth 20 engagement group

(Y20)

Dr. Heidi Alaskari

Senior Director, Performance Alignment

Diriyah Company

Prof. Saad Bakri

Professor

King Saud University

Dr. Nazar Hassan

Chief of Natural Sciences Section

UNESCO Beirut

Basma Albohairan

Managing Director

Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Saudi Arabia

H.H. Dr. Faisal bin Abdullah Mashary Al Saud

Secretary General Consultant

Mawhiba

Dr. Omar AlMoammar

Secretary General Consultant

Mawhiba

Eng. Sulaiman A. Alturaiqi

Manager, Strategy & Organizational Excellence

Mawhiba

Dr. Hussam Zowawi

Assistant Professor & Group Leader

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU)

Dr. Hasan Khormi

Deputy Minister

Ministry of Education for General Education

Richard Gerver

Education visionary, leader and author

Kerem Alper

Co-Founder & CEO

NEOL

Banny Banerjee

Founder & CEO

Global Change Labs

WORKSHOP FACILITATORS

Dr. Bodour Buhejji

University lecturer

Specialized in a special education (gifted education)

HH Princess Mashael Al-Shalan

Founding Partner

Aeon Strategy, KSA

Patricia Keating

Senior Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East

Dr. Szilvia Fodor

Psychologist, Assistant Professor

Eng. Wayal Alnajidi

Director Financial Services

PwC

HH Princess Noura bint Turki Al-Saud

Founding Partner

of AEON strategy

Dr. Imfadi Abohula

Educational Consultant

Dr. Mohamed Shaltout

Educational Consultant

Dr. Geraldine Townend

Director Master of Teaching/Gifted and creativity education

University New South Wales

CREATHON FACILITATORS