Innovation & Digital Transformation in Saudi Arabia
The Harvard Saudi Students Association (HSSA) is organizing a session on "Innovation & Digital Transformation in Saudi Arabia" sponsored by King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). The session is hosted by the Technology Innovation Studio (TINS) at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Kendall Square, Cambridge.
Join us for an insightful evening with Eng. Hisham Al Sheikh, Vice Governor of the Digital Government Authority of Saudi Arabia, as he shares insights into the latest groundbreaking innovations emerging from Saudi Arabia.
📅 Date: 12/01/2024
🕖 Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM EST
📍 Location: Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)
Venue: Santo Domingo Conference Room (Level 5).
🗓️ Agenda :
5:00 - 5:30 PM: Check in
5:30 - 6:30 PM: Fireside Chat
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Dinner & Networking
Speaker: Eng. Hisham Al Sheikh is the Transformation Officer of the Digital Government Authority who played a pivotal role in the Digital Transformation of the Government of Saudi Arabia. Building the strategy, driven by the ambitious Vision 2030, has enabled the leapfrogging of digital government services nationwide and beyond. Hisham's leadership has delivered high-quality results in collaboration with diverse teams, shaping the nation's future. His close relationships with various government stakeholders have been instrumental in developing the digital transformation vision of predictive government services, creating a citizen-centric digital government while operating in a sustainable model, and assuring continuity of development and investment in emerging technologies and developing skills. Furthermore, his global cooperation agenda with countries and international organizations is making a significant global impact for the betterment of people. With a career spanning more than 20 years, Hisham has held numerous leadership roles in the public sector and ICT corporations, leading high-calibre teams and expertise. His effective communication style prioritizes listening before speaking and fosters a collaborative environment where every team member feels valued and their perspectives respected. His 'Lead by Example' leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and respect for diverse perspectives have been instrumental in his success. His extensive knowledge and expertise in various Technologies, Change Management, Organizational Development, and Performance effectiveness underscore his collaborative leadership style, which values and incorporates diverse perspectives.
This session will be moderator by Suman Lal. Suman is the Managing Director of Technology Innovation Studio (TINS) and a Senior Advisor to the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) and the Venture Cafe Global Institute (VCGI) that operates innovation campuses and labs across cities in US, Europe and Asia. His experience over the last 15 years has been across translational research, technology commercialization and entrepreneurship in the ecosystems of Singapore, New York and Boston. Suman has an MD in clinical medicine, an MSc in human genetics, and did his PhD in precision medicine & clinical pharmacology. He also received his MBA from MIT as a Sloan Fellow, focusing on innovation and global leadership.
KAPSARC is an advisory think tank within global energy economics and sustainability providing services to entities and authorities in the Saudi energy sector. Based in Riyadh, KAPSARC are a community of thinkers combining human ingenuity, expertise, and research to solve pressing global energy challenges. Through their advisory services to the energy ecosystem, KAPSARC’s experts provide day-to-day insights and updates using a multidisciplinary team approach to drive long-term value and deliver tangible results at scale.