9:30 – 10:00 | Arrival & Connections Over Breakfast

Start the day with registration, breakfast, and casual networking.

10:00 – 10:15 | KAFD keynote

Mazroua Almazroua

KAFD’s welcome address outlines the vision for leadership and innovation: “Charting Future Leadership Frontiers.”

10:15 – 10:30 | Ministerial Address

Sara Al Sayed

Miss Sara El Sayed, Deputy Minister of International Relations at the Ministry of Investment, gives an open speech on the pivotal role of leadership in driving sustainable and inclusive development, with a focus on ethics, resilience, and mentorship.

10:30 – 11:15 | Expert session: Lessons from a Master: The future of Negotiation

Chris Voss

Former FBI negotiator Chris shares strategies for navigating complex negotiations, building rapport, and securing favorable outcomes.

11:15 – 12:00 | Masterclass 1: Humanizing the future: The Future of Transformation

Marwan Aljahani – Hesham El Gamal

Hesham El Gamal & Marwan Aljahani will explore how the future of leadership can and should remain human-centered in tomorrow’s technology-driven environment.

12:00 – 12:30 | Break

12:30 – 13:15 | Fireside Chat: Cracking The Code: Blueprint for Thriving in a Rapidly Changing World

Muna AbuSulayman – Guido Fienga

This Fireside chat explores how Al Nassr FC, a leading football club, exemplifies the Kingdom’s ambition to lead on the global sports stage, setting new benchmarks in sporting, social, and institutional excellence.

13:15 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch

A networking lunch for participants to connect with industry leaders and peers.

14:00 – 14:45 | Masterclass 2: Designing for Tomorrow: The Future of Time

John Coyle

John uses Design Thinking to reframe our understanding of time, exploring its psychology and neuroscience to create meaningful moments.

14:45 – 15:30 | Masterclass 3: Fragmented Global Economy: Navigating Geopolitical and Economic shifts

Amro Zakaria Abdu

Amro Abdu to examine the fragmented global economy, highlighting the impact of geopolitical and economic shifts and urging leaders to develop resilient strategies for navigating an increasingly divided landscape.

15:30 – 16:00 | Break

16:00 – 16:45 | Panel Discussion: Venture Capital Mastery: The Future of Investing

Ahmed El Alfi – Amal Dokhan – Moustafa Khater (Moderator)

Join experts Ahmed El Alfi and Amal Dokhan for insights on venture capital in the MENA region, focusing on opportunity identification and risk mitigation.

16:45 – 17:00 | Closing remarks

KAFD concludes Day One by reflecting on key insights and inspiring attendees to advance leadership and innovation in their fields.

10:00 – 10:15 | Morning Connections Over Breakfast

Fuel up and foster new connections before the sessions begin.

10:15 – 12:15 | Masters Workshop

Peter Glasheen

By Registration
Innovation 360 Power Hours with Peter focus on innovation leadership, featuring live polls, self-assessments, real-time challenges, and digital voting.

Innovation360 Circle

Magnus Penker

By Invitation only
The Innovation Circle with Magnus is a transformative 2-hour event for leaders to unlock their organization’s potential through a personalized innovation assessment.

12:15 – 13:15 | Break

An open networking lunch for participants to engage with industry leaders and peers.

13:15 – 14:00 | Masterclass 4: Scaling Peaks and Breaking Waves: Lessons from Olympic Rower Hussein

Husein Alireza

Discover how Hussein’s’ resilience in sports shaped their success, offering analogies and strategies for overcoming personal and business challenges.

14:00 – 14:45 | Masterclass 5: Leading with Empathy: The Future of Human Connection

Vishen Lakhiani

Vishen emphasizes empathy and authenticity in leadership, offering practical techniques to foster genuine connections, inspire change, and build team trust.

14:45 – 15:30 | Fireside Chat: Stress-Proof Leadership: The Future of Intelligence

Mo Gawdat – Abdulrahman Tarabzouni

Join Mo Gawdat and Abdulrahman Tarabzouni as they discuss the future of intelligence in leadership. Discover how resilient, stress-proof leadership can drive intelligent, forward-thinking organizations.

15:30 – 16:00 | Break

16:00 – 16:45 | Masterclass 6: Breaking Barriers in the Final Frontier: Engineering the Future of Space Exploration

Mishaal Ashemimry

Join Mishaal Ashemimry as she shares her journey and expertise in navigating and redefining the aerospace industry. Learn how to push past limits, innovate in uncharted territory, and drive progress in any industry through technical excellence and visionary leadership.

16:45 – 17:30 | Fireside Chat: Strategic Corporate Governance: The Future of Female Leadership

Maryam Ficociello – Moudi Alhumaid

Maryam Ficociello explores the challenges of female leadership and their strategic role in driving corporate governance excellence in mega-projects.

17:30 – 18:15 | Fireside Chat: The Art of Communication: The Future of Cross-Border interaction

Wonho Chung

Wonho delivers an engaging session focused on bridging cultural divides to captivate diverse audiences and enhance your brand’s global impact. Learn how to inspire action and establish yourself as a thought leader by mastering cross-cultural communication techniques.

18:15 – 18:30 | Closing Reflections & Final Remarks

A recap of key insights and final thoughts, offering attendees actionable takeaways for their leadership journey.