Speakers | GCGC2024

Marco Vasconi

Partner, Public Sector Practice, Human Capital

Kearney

BIO

Marco Vasconi is a Partner at Kearney's Public Sector Practice and a founding member of the Human Capital Development Center of Excellence. He focuses on helping clients in the education and labor sectors design inclusive labor markets and develop a resilient workforce with relevant skills to achieve socio-economic goals.

Panel Discussion

Unlocking Genius: K-12 gifted and creative education Identification - enablement

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
9:25 AM - 10:05 AM
Dr. Margreta Drzeniek

Managing Partner

Horizon Group

BIO

Dr. Margareta Drzeniek Hanouz is an economist and expert in competitiveness and global risks. She led the World Economic Forum's economics portfolio and authored key reports like The Global Competitiveness Report. She has worked with governments and businesses on high-growth strategies and developed projects with organizations like the OECD and WB.

Panel Discussion

From Potential to Profession: Policy-Driven Journeys of Gifted Individuals

Tuesday, 26 NOV 2024
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Mohammed Al Harthy

International ISEF winner

BIO

Mohammed Alharthi, a 2024 Rhodes Scholar-elect, studies foreign policy at Oxford. A UCLA senior in Political Science and Mathematics & Economics, he has worked with McKinsey, the UN, and SIDF. Co-founder of Furas, he focuses on expanding Saudi internships and researches GCC Economic Statecraft using AI.

Panel Discussion

Celebrating Success: Lessons from Creative Journeys

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Dr. Moudhi Aljamea

Vice President | Academy Dean

STC

BIO

Dr. Moudhi Aljamea is an expert in cybersecurity and AI with a PhD in Computer Security from King's College London. She is Group Vice President and Academy Dean at stc, becoming the first woman in an executive role at the company. Recognized by Forbes as one of the "Women Defining the 21st Century AI Movement," she specializes in cybersecurity and cyber warfare. Dr. Aljamea is also active in shaping education and leadership development, focusing on the digital economy.

Panel Discussion

Leading with Insight: Strategic Planning for the Gifted and Creative Workforce

Tuesday, 26 NOV 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dr. Nazar Hassan

Chief of Natural Sciences Section

UNESCO Beirut

BIO

Dr. Nazar M. Hassan is the Chief of the Natural Sciences Section at UNESCO Beirut and has been the Senior Science and Technology Advisor for the Arab States at UNESCO. He has initiated several STI networks to foster techno-preneurship in the region. With expertise in economic research and policy dialogue, he has supported the sustainable development efforts of developing countries. Dr. Hassan has a background in sustainable energy, systems optimization, and holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Panel Discussion

Unlocking Genius: K-12 gifted and creative education Identification - enablement

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
9:25 AM - 10:05 PM
Dr. Omar AlMoammar

Secretary General Consultant

Mawhiba

BIO

An associate professor specializing in Giftedness, Creativity, and Leadership, With leadership experience at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University and Mawhiba. I hold a PhD from the University of Arizona and have led various gifted programs. I’ve attended international gifted programs and published research in top journals.

Panel Discussion

Showcasing Mawhiba Future aspirations

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Othman AlMoammar

Chair of the Youth 20 | (Y20) Engagement Group

Co-Founder of Edad

BIO

Othman Almoamar is a regional advisor at Horizon Group and co-founder of EDAD. He currently chairs Y20 Saudi Arabia and serves as a board member for Saudi Youth Opportunities and Qayem. He has also worked as a senior advisor at the Ministry of Economy and Planning, and previously held roles at MiSK Foundation and A.T. Kearney.

Panel Discussion

From Potential to Profession: Policy-Driven Journeys of Gifted Individuals

Tuesday, 26 NOV 2024
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Richard Gerver

Education Visionary, Leader and Author

Education Visionary, Leader and Author

BIO

Richard Gerver is an author, speaker, and expert on leadership and organizational transformation. Formerly a school principal, he works with global organizations like Visa, Microsoft, and Google. Twice named UK Business Speaker of the Year, he has spoken at TED and RSA events. Richard’s focus is on communication, empowerment, and impact, helping organizations embrace change and foster growth.

Panel Discussion

Unlocking Genius: K-12 gifted and creative education Identification - enablement

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
9:25 AM - 10:05 AM
Prof. Saad Bakri

Professor

King Saud University (KSU)

BIO

Mawhiba Consultant and Full Professor at King Saud University, with a PhD from Aston University, UK. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and has over 100 research papers, 6 book chapters, and 15 books published. His expertise spans network and cybersecurity governance, as well as knowledge society and sustainable development. Saad has consulted for organizations like the Saudi Communications, Space & Technology Commission and Saudi E-Government.

Panel Discussion

Unlocking Genius: K-12 gifted and creative education Identification - enablement

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
9:25 AM - 10:05 AM
Eng. Sulaiman A. Alturaiqi

Manager, Strategy & Organizational Excellence

Mawhiba

BIO

Sulaiman Alturaiqi currently serves as the Manager of Strategy & Organizational Excellence at the King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba" in Saudi Arabia. With a rich background in management consulting, he specializes in developing national and corporate strategies. He has successfully guided over 20 entities in strategic and organizational excellence, as well as project management. Sulaiman earned an MBA with a focus on Finance and New Venture Management from the Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego, demonstrating a commitment to fostering strategic advancements across various organizational dimensions.

Panel Discussion

Showcasing Mawhiba Future aspirations

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
William Haas Evans

Founder, Chief Strategy Officer

Fugue Strategy Advisors

BIO

Will advises leading firms in fintech, pharma, healthcare, and e-commerce, helping them innovate and create new markets. He has led transformative initiatives for Fortune 50 companies, designing game-changing products and scaling digital transformation offices. As the founder of LeanWX NYC, he curated a global conference on the future of work, blending design thinking, product strategy, and complexity theory. Will has lectured at NYU’s Stern School of Business and spoken at major conferences like TEDX and SxSW.

Panel Discussion

Fostering giftedness and creativity through design thinking model

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
Abraham Taherivand

HPI Expert Coach

Hasso Plattner Institute

BIO

Abraham Taherivand, Founder, entrepreneur, and executive coach with 25 years in tech, internet, and media. Passionate about creating solutions that make a positive impact, co-founded Wikidata, the first global structured knowledge database. Has worked in consulting, software engineering, and research, and previously served as Executive Director of Wikimedia Deutschland. Now speaks on innovation, digital transformation, and social change, mentors startups, and serves on advisory boards.

Creathon Facilitator

Creathon Track: Creativity in Family

25 & 26 NOV 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Rukhais

Member of the Board of Directors

Mawhiba

BIO

A member of the Mawhiba Board of Directors, he is a civil engineer with three master’s degrees from MIT and Harvard, along with advanced leadership diplomas from Oxford and Harvard. With over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, he specializes in institutional transformation and development programs. A founder and active member of prominent leadership councils, he advises on labor market policies and economic development. He holds memberships in prestigious international boards such as Harvard and Oxford, chairs various local and regional development programs, and is a fellow at renowned institutions like Aspen and Brookings.

Panel Discussion Moderator

Catalysts of Brilliance: Elevating Gifted Minds through Endowment Funds

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Annekathrin Grüneberg

HPI Expert Coach

Hasso Plattner Institute

BIO

Annekathrin Grüneberg co-founded mujō in 2018, leading the development of compostable packaging made from brown algae, a project supported by a Federal Ministry of Education and Research grant. Since 2017, she has also been a Design Thinking Coach at the HPI Academy, conducting workshops for major corporations and educational institutions. With a background in Industrial Engineering and expertise in Chemistry and Process Engineering, she combines technical knowledge with design thinking to solve complex problems. Fluent in multiple languages, Annekathrin is dedicated to education and skill development, contributing as a co-editor of Future Skills and designing STEM workshops for young learners.

Creathon Facilitator

Creathon Track: Creativity in Education

25 & 26 NOV 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Benjamin Dirks

HPI Expert Coach

Hasso Plattner Institute

BIO

Benjamin Dirks is a freelance workshop designer and facilitator with over ten years of experience, specializing in creativity, team building, and personal development. He’s a certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator and Design Thinking coach, working with clients like SAP, Bosch, and Deutsche Bahn. Benjamin studied at the Hasso Plattner Institute and co-founded YESFOX to promote human-centered design. Previously, he was Head of Organizational Enablement & Learning Design at Forever Day One.

Creathon Facilitator

Creathon Track: Creativity in Workplace

25 & 26 NOV 2024
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dr. Bodour Buhejji

University lecturer, Specialized in a special education (gifted education)

BIO

Dr. Bodour is a gifted education expert with over 20 years of experience in the Ministry of Education. She holds a PhD in Special Education and currently lectures at the University of Bahrain. She has authored several books on creativity and gifted education and is an accredited trainer in Bahrain

Workshops

Effective Parenting for Gifted and Creative Minds

Monday, 25 NOV 2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM