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

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

10:00 – 10:15 | Vision & Innovation at the Core of KAFD

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

10:15 – 10:30 | Ministerial Address

A minister’s speech on leadership’s role in sustainable, inclusive development, highlighting 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 Abu Soliman 

Muna Abu Soliman & John Pagano covers how leaders can navigate the evolving global economy, offering insights into trends affecting business and investment, followed by a Q&A session.

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

A speaker from PwC 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 – Philip Bahoshy – Moustafa Khater (Moderator)

Join experts Ahmed El Alfi and Phillip 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.

9:30 – 10:00 | Morning Connections Over Breakfast

Fuel up and foster new connections before the sessions begin.

10:00 – 10:15 | Ministerial Address

A minister’s speech on collaboration between government and private sectors, emphasizing innovation and leadership for Vision 2030’s reforms.

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 Through Crisis with Lessons from History: The Future of Adaptability

Chris Mcchesney

Chris examines how historical leaders navigated crises, providing key insights for developing a resilient mindset for today’s challenges.

14:45 – 15:30 | Masterclass 6: Stress-Proof Leadership: The Future of Focus

Mo Gawdat

Join Mo for a masterclass on leadership and stress management, offering insights from “Solve for Happy” and practical strategies to combat chronic stress.

15:30 – 16:00| Break

16:00 – 16:45 | Masterclass 7: Breaking Barriers in the Final Frontier: Engineering the Future of Space Exploration

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 | Masterclass 8: 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.

17:30 – 18:15 | Masterclass 9: The Art of Communication: The Future of Storytelling

Wonho Chung

Wonho delivers a masterclass on digital business, emphasizing storytelling to captivate audiences, enhance your brand, and inspire action as a thought leader.

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

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