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 
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 and engage with experts. They will also present their groundbreaking ideas to a panel of seasoned professionals.
The Creative Creathon will take place on the main stage and will be organized into four main tracks, each welcoming 40 brilliant creative minds and experts who will apply design-thinking principles to drive collaboration, innovation, and effective problem-solving, 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
Creathon Agenda
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
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Arrival in the Team Spaces
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Understand - Exploring the Challenge
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Observe - Exploring Users and Their Needs
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Synthesis - Analysing and Interpreting the Data
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Synthesis - Reframing the Challenge
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3:00 PM
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End of Day 1
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10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
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Arrival in the Team Spaces
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Ideation - Generating Innovative Ideas
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Making the Ideas Tangible (Part 1): Prototyping for Common Understanding
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Lunch
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1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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Making the Ideas Tangible (Part 2): Prototyping for Testing
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Testing, Iteration and Pitch Recording
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3:00 PM
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End of Day 3
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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
Dr. Barbara Oakley
Disctinguished Professor of Engineering
Oakland University
HRH Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz AlSaud
President of the Saudi G20YEA
Chairman of Entrepreneurship Vision
Dr. Halim Choueiry
Chairperson of Arts and Design Department
American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Prof. Ulrich Weinberg
President
Global Design Thinking Alliance
Dr. Basma Albohairan
Managing Director
Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Saudi Arabia
Banny Banerjee
CEO, Global ChangeLabs
Faculty Member, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Specialist in Design Thinking and Systems Innovation
H.H. Dr. Faisal bin Abdullah Mashary Al Saud
Secretary General Consultant
Mawhiba
Dr. Ghadah Alarifi
Founding Dean
KAPSARC School of Public Policy
Hareth Alsahan
Chief Human Resources Officer
Telecommunications Tower Comapany "Tawal"
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. Ibrahim Almojel
Founding Partner
Khawarizmi Holding
Dr. Khaled bin Ibrahim Al-Awad
Member of the Board of Trustees
Al-Alya Foundation for Local Development in the Regions
Kerem Alper
Co-Founder & CEO
NEOL
Dr. Mahmoud Elsayed
Senior Economist and Lead
World Bank Education Programs, Saudi Arabia & GCC
Marco Vasconi
Partner, Public Sector Practice, Human Capital
Kearney
Dr. Margreta Drzeniek
Managing Partner
Horizon Group
Mohammed Al Harthy
International ISEF winner
Dr. Moudhi Aljamea
Vice President | Academy Dean
STC
Dr. Nazar Hassan
Chief of Natural Sciences Section
UNESCO Beirut
Dr. Omar AlMoammar
Secretary General Consultant
Mawhiba
Othman AlMoammar
Chair of the Youth 20 | (Y20) Engagement Group
Co-Founder of Edad
Richard Gerver
Education Visionary, Leader and Author
Education Visionary, Leader and Author
Prof. Saad Bakri
Professor
King Saud University (KSU)
Eng. Sulaiman A. Alturaiqi
Manager, Strategy & Organizational Excellence
Mawhiba
William Haas Evans
Founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Fugue Strategy Advisors
Dr. Ziad bin Abdullah Al-Drees
Member of the Board of Trustees
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Endowment for Giftedness
Nasser Almoammar
VP P&C Business Development
ACWA Power
Dr. Bodour Buhejji
University lecturer, Specialized in a special education (gifted education)
Dr. Geraldine Townend
Director Master of Teaching | Gifted and creativity education
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Dr. Imfadi Abohula
Educational Consultant
Mawhiba
HH Princess Mashael Al-Shalan
Founding Partner
Aeon Strategy, KSA
Dr. Mohamed Shaltout
Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Consultant
E-Learning & E-content (Mawhiba)
HH Princess Noura bint Turki Al-Saud
Founding Partner
Aeon Strategy, KSA
Dr. Szilvia Fodor
Psychologist, Assistant Professor
Psychologist, Assistant Professor
Patricia Keating
Senior Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East
Eng. Wayal Alnajidi
Director of Financial Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
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
HPI Design Strategist
Hasso Plattner Institute
Dr. Steven Ney
T-Systems International
Hasso Plattner Institute | HPI
Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Rukhais
Member of the Board of Directors
Mawhiba
Duaa Al Balawi
Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
Familusi A. Babajide
Executive Director
Under 40 CEOs, Africa
Maria Paula Oliveira
Senior Vice President
Corporate Venture Capital | Ignyte
Osama Al-Ansari
Entrepreneur – Founder
High Quality Studios (HQ Studios)
Taghrid Alhowish
TV Presenter
Our Agenda
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7:40 PM – 7:41 PM
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National Anthem
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7:41 PM – 7:42 PM
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Quran Recitation – A Verse from the Holy Quran
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7:42 PM – 7:50 PM
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Keynote Speech by the Secretary General - Chairman of the Supervisory Committee
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7:50 PM – 7:55 PM
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Opening Film and Main Act
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7:55 PM – 8:00 PM
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Launching Mawhiba 2030
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8:00 PM – 8:10 PM
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Exchange of MOUs in the Presence of the Prince of Riyadh
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8:10 PM – 8:15 PM
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Sponsor Recognition and Group Photo with the Conference Organizers
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8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
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Closing Ceremony
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Registration
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9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
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Opening Remarks
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9:05 AM - 9:25 AM
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Keynote 1: The Role of Education in Shaping Creativity
Global Design Thinking Alliance
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9:25 AM - 10:05 AM
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Panel Discussion 1: Unlocking Genius: K-12 gifted and creative education Identification - enablement
Ministry of Education for General Education
UNESCO Beirut
Bain & Company
Kearney
King Saud University (KSU)
Education Visionary, Leader and Author
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10:05 AM – 10:45 AM
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Panel Discussion 2: Fostering giftedness and creativity through design thinking model
Faculty Member, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
Specialist in Design Thinking and Systems Innovation
NEOL
Corporate Venture Capital | Ignyte
Global Design Thinking Alliance
Fugue Strategy Advisors
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10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
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Coffee Break
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Keynote 2: Igniting Creativity: How Neuroscience and AI Enrich Learning
Oakland University
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Panel Discussion 3: Catalysts of Brilliance: Elevating Gifted Minds through Endowment Funds
Al-Alya Foundation for Local Development in the Regions
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Endowment for Giftedness
Mawhiba
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Panel Discussion 4: Showcasing Mawhiba’s Future aspirations
Mawhiba
Mawhiba
Under 40 CEOs, Africa
Mawhiba
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Exchange of MOUs
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Prayer and Coffee Break
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshops 1: Beyond IQ: Building Emotional and Social Mastery in Gifted Education
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshops 2: Integrating AI Technologies into Education
E-Learning & E-content (Mawhiba)
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshops 3: Effective Parenting for Gifted and Creative Minds
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshops 4: Practical strategies for gifted classroom differentiation
Mawhiba
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Prayer Break
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3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
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Panel Discussion 5: Celebrating Success: Lessons from Creative Journeys
Diriyah Company
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU)
Under 40 CEOs, Africa
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Closing Remarks & End of Day 2
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Registration
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9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
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Opening Remarks
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9:05 AM - 9:50 AM
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Keynote 1: Beyond Boundaries: Mastering the Art of Thinking Outside the Box
American University of Science and Technology (AUST)
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10:00AM – 10:50 AM
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Panel Discussion 1: From Potential to Profession: Policy-Driven Journeys of Gifted Individuals
KAPSARC School of Public Policy
World Bank Education Programs, Saudi Arabia & GCC
Horizon Group
Bain & Company
ACWA Power
Co-Founder of Edad
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10:50 AM – 11:00 AM
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Coffee Break
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Keynote 2: Turning Creativity into Entrepreneurial Success
Chairman of Entrepreneurship Vision
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Panel Discussion 2: Leading with Insight: Strategic Planning for the Gifted and Creative Workforce
Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) Saudi Arabia
Khawarizmi Holding
STC
Under 40 CEOs, Africa
Telecommunications Tower Comapany "Tawal"
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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Prayer and Coffee Break
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshop 1: Innovate to Elevate: Cultivating a Creative Mindset at Work
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshop 2: From Idea to Impact: Nurturing Creativity in Startup Success
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Middle East
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshop 3: Designing Tomorrow: How gifted minds can contribute to innovative cities
Aeon Strategy, KSA
Aeon Strategy, KSA
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Workshop 4: Enhancing Quality of Life for Gifted and Creative Individuals
Psychologist, Assistant Professor
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3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
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Prayer Break
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3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
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Award Ceremony
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4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
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Closing Remarks & End of Day 3
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Attendee Registration
Register to attend the keynote panel discussion, or Workshops on the 2nd and 3rd days. Fill out the form below.