About
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.
Information
24-26 November 2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saudi Arabia Standard Time
King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC).Conference Components
International and local speakers
Panel discussions
Workshops
Accompanying exhibition
Creathon
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
The Logo
The Reflection of our identity
Just like the moon reflects sunlight to light up the night, creative and innovative ideas can shine brightly in our minds
Vision
Letter G
Letter C
Globe / Horizon
Our Speakers
Barbara Oakley
Disctinguished Professor of Engineering
Oakland University
Dr. Halim Choueiry
Chairperson of Arts and Design Department
American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
HRH Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz AlSaud
President of the Saudi G20 Startup20
President of the Saudi G20YEA - Chairman of Entrepreneurship Vision
Prof. Ulrich Weinberg
President
Osama Abdulrahman Al-Ansari
Entrepreneur – Founder of HQ Studios
Duaa Al Balawi
Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
Familusi A Babajide
Executive Director
Africa, Under 40 CEOs
Maria Paula
Senior Vice President
Corporate Venture Capital
Taghrid Alhowish
TV Presenter
Banny Banerjee
Founder & CEO
Global Change Labs
Basma Albohairan
Managing Director
Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ghadah Alarifi
Founding Dean
KAPSARC School of Public Policy
Dr. Hasan Khormi
Deputy Minister
Ministry of Education for General Education
Dr. Heidi Alaskari
Senior Director, Performance Alignment
Diriyah Company
Dr. Hussam Zowawi
Assistant Professor & Group Leader
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU)
Dr. Mahmoud Elsayed
Senior Economist and Lead of the World Bank Education Programs
in Saudi Arabia and the GCC
Dr. Nazar Hassan
Chief of Natural Sciences Section
UNESCO Beirut
Dr. Omar AlMoammar
Secretary General Consultant
Mawhiba
Dr.Moudhi Aljamea
Vice President | Academy Dean
STC
Eng. Sulaiman A. Alturaiqi
Manager, Strategy & Organizational Excellence
Mawhiba
H.H. Dr. Faisal bin Abdullah Mashary Al Saud
Secretary General Consultant
Mawhiba
Ibrahim Almojel
Founding Partner
Khawarizmi Holding
Kerem Alper
Co-Founder & CEO
NEOL
Marco Vasconi
Partner, Public Sector Practice, Human Capital
Kearney
Margareta Drzeniek
Managing Partner
Horizon Group
Othman Almoamar
Chair of the Youth 20 | (Y20) Engagement Group
Co-Founder of Edad
Prof. Saad Bakri
Professor
King Saud University (KSU)
Richard Gerver
Education visionary, leader and author
William Haas Evans
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Fugue Strategy Advisors
Dr. Bodour Buhejji
University lecturer, Specialized in a special education (gifted education)
Dr. Geraldine Townend
Director Master of Teaching | Gifted and creativity education
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Dr. Imfadi Abohula
Educational Consultant
Dr. Mohamed Shaltout
Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Consultant
E-Learning & E-content (Mawhiba)
Dr. Szilvia Fodor
Psychologist, Assistant Professor
Eng. Wayal Alnajidi
Director of Financial Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
HH Princess Mashael Al-Shalan
Founding Partner
Aeon Strategy, KSA
HH Princess Noura bint Turki Al-Saud
Founding Partner
Aeon Strategy, KSA
Patricia Keating
Senior Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East
Abraham Taherivand
HPI Expert Coach
Hasso Plattner Institute
Annekathrin Grüneberg
HPI Expert Coach
Hasso Plattner Institute
Benjamin Dirks
HPI Expert Coach
Hasso Plattner Institute
Caroline Szymanski
HPI Expert Coach
Hasso Plattner Institute
Fabian Behnke
HPI Expert Coach
Hasso Plattner Institute
Galina Emelina
HPI Expert Coach
Hasso Plattner Institute
Jens Albrecht
HPI Expert Coach
Hasso Plattner Institute
Robin Mehra
Design Strategist
Steven Ney
Co-Creation Lead and Senior Researcher
Our Agenda
 7:00PM - 9:00PM |
The Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity will launch on the first day with the distinguished presence of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Riyadh Region. |
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Registration | ||||||
| 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM |
Opening Remarks | ||||||
| 9:05 AM - 9:25 AM |
Keynote 1The Role of Education in Shaping Creativity
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| 9:25 AM - 10:05 AM |
Panel Discussion 1 Unlocking Genius: K-12 gifted and creative education Identification - enablement |
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| 10:05 AM - 10:45 PM |
Panel Discussion 2 Fostering giftedness and creativity through design thinking model |
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| 10:45 AM - 11:00 PM |
Coffee Break | ||||||
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Keynote 2 Igniting Creativity: How Neuroscience and AI Enrich Learning
Panel Discussion
Showcasing Mawhiba Future aspirations Memorandum Of Understand (MOUs) Signing Creathon
Creativity in Family
Creativity in Eduction
Creativity in Workplace
Creativity in Community
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Prayer and coffee Break | ||||||
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Workshops
Beyond IQ: Building Emotional and Social Mastery in Gifted Education
Integrating AI Technologies into Education
Effective Parenting for Gifted and Creative Minds
Practical strategies for gifted classroom differentiation
Creathon
Creativity in Family
Creativity in Eduction
Creativity in Workplace
Creativity in Community
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| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Prayer Break | ||||||
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
Panel Discussion 3: Celebrating Success: Lessons from Creative Journeys |
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| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Closing Remarks | ||||||
| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Cultural Tour and Dinner | ||||||
| 11:00 PM |
End of Day 2 | ||||||
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
Registration | ||||||
| 9:00 AM - 9:05 AM |
Opening Remarks | ||||||
| 9:05 AM - 9:50 AM |
Keynote 1
Beyond Boundaries: Mastering the Art of Thinking Outside the Box |
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| 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
Panel Discussion 1 From Potential to Profession: Policy-Driven Journeys of Gifted Individuals |
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| 10:50 AM - 11:00 PM |
Coffee Break | ||||||
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Keynote 2
Turning Creativity into Entrepreneurial Success Panel Discussion 2
Leading with Insight: Strategic Planning for the Gifted and Creative Workforce Creathon
Creativity in Family
Creativity in Eduction
Creativity in Workplace
Creativity in Community
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| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Prayer and coffee Break | ||||||
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Workshops
Innovate to Elevate: Cultivating a Creative Mindset at Work
From Idea to Impact: Nurturing Creativity in Startup Success
Designing Tomorrow: How gifted minds can contribute to innovative cities
Enhancing Quality of Life for Gifted and Creative Individuals
Creathon
Creativity in Family
Creativity in Eduction
Creativity in Workplace
Creativity in Community
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| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Prayer Break | ||||||
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM |
Award Ceremony | ||||||
| 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM |
Closing Remarks | ||||||
| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM |
Cultural Tour and Dinner | ||||||
| 11:00 PM |
End of Day 3 | ||||||
Attendee Registration
Register to attend the keynote panel discussion, or Workshops on the 2nd and 3rd days. Fill out the form below.