Bringing Saudi talent together
Coming soon - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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ABOUT
What is TechSaudiya?
Inspired by the leadership of H.R.E. Mohammad bin Salman, TechSaudiya aims to contribute to preparing Saudi Arabia's 2030 citizens to strengthen the Saudi Technology and Innovation nascent ecosystems and to create a community of talent that supports the Saudization of the ecosystems
Technology is permeating every layer of our society, provoking changes that demand business innovation. Aligned with Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Plan, TechSaudiya is a platform for building digital tech talent in Saudi Arabia that supports the Saudization of the workforce.
TechSaudiya is a one-day initiative carefully designed to achieve a balance of soft skills, knowledge-based, formative discussion and experiential learning through keynotes, panels, workshops and hackathons.
The initiative is led by a committee of academics, researchers and practitioners in partnership with a number of institutions and organizations supporting technology and business innovation in Saudi Arabia, working together to achieve Vision 2030. Knowledge partners include IBM, Taqnia, RedMX Arabia Saudita, DAA International. Success partners include GCC Blockchain Community, IEE Women in Engineering, ArabWIC, PNUEntre.
Why at PNU?
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is a landmark for Women education in Saudi Arabia as the largest women-only university in the world. With a student population of 52,308 ladies and 3,767 academic staff across 15 colleges, PNU graduates 50% of Saudi Arabia's female professionals every year.
When and where?
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Head of TechSaudiya Initiative
#digitaltransformation #technology #business #innovation
#startups #SMEs #MNCs
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Meet the speakers
TechSaudiya's speakers come from Government, Industry and Academia, from MNCs, SMEs and startups, combining a wealth of knowledge and experience in technology and business innovation.
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AGENDA
Main Stage
09:00
Registry and networking
10:00
Welcome Address. Host Partner
TechSaudiya: Technology and business innovation as drivers of financial inclusion for the youth and the women in Saudi Arabia
TechSaudiya: The brand
10:20
Keynote 1
10:50
Keynote 2
Thinking Out-of-the-Box: Science and Engineering Outreach, Policy and Research as Leadership Pathways
11:20
#imagine2030
Have you ever imagine how Saudi Tech will look like in 2030? Watch our mini-documentary series discussing the following topics:
a) The connected home
b) Smart shops
c) The hyper-connected human
13:00
Panel 1: Blockchain
13:40
Keynote 3
The making of a Succesful Tech Enterprise in Saudi Arabia
14:20
Keynote 4. Moving Towards the Trend (Investing in Mobile Apps)
14:50
Panel 2. Developing Saudi Arabia'sTech Ecosystem
15:30
Keynote 5. Gender Inclusiveness in Science, Tech and Innovation
Keynote 6. Artificial Intelligence: Headlights Into the Future and Existing Challenges
ArabWiC Worldwide Update
WORKSHOPS
11:20 - 12:30
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Artificial Intelligence and IBM Watson
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Advancing your career - leadership, consulting and innovative skills for a 21rst Century Woman
Intro to Data Science
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Our partners
Meet the companies, startups, professional organisations, universities and governmental institutions supporting the TechSaudiya initiative.
Thanks for your commitment towards empowering Saudis to achieve financial inclusion through education, science and technology.
Host partner
Knowledge partner
Digital media partner
Media partner
Branding partner
Consulting partner
Transport partner
Success partner
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Why should you be a sponsor?
Reach – a potential audience of 52, 308 young women
Engage with innovators, researchers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders
Advance - contribute to- women's education in KSA
Change - Be part of the first women-led initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to educate Saudi women on the latest trends in tech & how it is shaping #SaudiArabia 's business landscape
Highlight and showcase your expertise in technology.
TechSaudiya social responsibility brings together Saudi female students, faculty and practitioners together - This is a mixed event and all the Riyadh community is welcomed