Aamir Khalid Pirzada
Chief Information Officer, National Metal Manufacturing & Casting Company (Maadaniyah)
Visionary and award-winning IT executive with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation across manufacturing, FMCG, 3PL, and retail sectors. Specialized in AI, IoT, and predictive analytics for real-time optimization, enabling data-driven decision-making, intelligent automation, and operational excellence. Proven expertise in SAP S/4HANA conversions, ERP implementations, and cloud migrations, integrating AI/ML capabilities to enhance performance, reduce downtime, and optimize enterprise processes. Strong leader of cross-functional teams across full project lifecycles, ensuring seamless system integration, regulatory compliance, and minimal business disruption. Adept in IT strategy, cybersecurity governance, and change management, aligning advanced technologies with strategic business objectives. Recognized for building scalable, secure, and future-ready digital ecosystems that enhance agility, resilience, and sustainable growth. A trusted technology advisor committed to transforming enterprises through innovation, real-time insights, and intelligent connected platforms.
Adnan Bin Abdulrahman Alalyani
Director General, General Department of Environmental Technologies, National Center for Environmental Compliance
As the Director General of Environmental Technology at NCEC, Eng. Adnan Alalyani leads pioneering initiatives aimed at integrating sustainable practices into technological development. With a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, he champions innovative solutions that address pressing global challenges.
Bringing over 17 years of global work experience in basic industries, oil & gas, and modern technologies, Eng. Alalyani has contributed to major organizations, including SABIC and SIPChem in Saudi Arabia, Chiyoda Petrostar in Japan, and AT&T and Apple in the USA. This diverse background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of best technological practices and industry dynamics.
In addition to His role in environmental technology, Eng. Alalyani serves on the advisory board of CARE based in USA, where he contributes strategic insights to enhance the organization's mission of promoting social and environmental justice.
Eng. Alalyani is also an esteemed international judge at Geospatial UK, evaluating cutting-edge projects that leverage geospatial technology for societal benefit. His expertise in this area reflects His dedication to harnessing technology for positive change.
A certified coach in Robotics and Unmanned Vehicles, Eng. Alalyani empowers the next generation of innovators by sharing knowledge and fostering skills in emerging technologies. With 20+ internationally recognized certificates, he is acknowledged as a leader of change in the tech sector, inspiring professionals and organizations to embrace transformative practices.
With a passion for innovation and a track record of impactful leadership, Eng. Alalyani continues to drive advancements at the intersection of technology and sustainability.
Prof. Bamidele Adebisi
Professor of Intelligent Infrastructure Systems, Director of Smart Communities and Innovation, Manchester Metropolitan University
Professor Adebisi’s research focuses on integrating sensing, communication, control, and data analytics to deliver intelligent, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure systems across energy, transport, buildings, and water networks. Over the past two decades, he has published over 250 papers, and played leading roles in large-scale, multi-partner programmes exceeding £45 million in value, funded by UK, European, and international agencies. These include flagship smart cities initiatives, clean energy and hydrogen projects, AI-enabled infrastructure systems, and award-winning Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) with industry.
Professor Adebisi’s contributions have been recognised with numerous national and institutional awards, including multiple UK Best of the Best KTP Project of the Year awards and the prestigious Art of Successful Collaboration Gold Award. In 2025, he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for outstanding contributions to knowledge transfer.
Professor Adebisi is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a Chartered Engineer.
A frequent keynote speaker, panellist, and advisor to industry, governments, and international organisations, Professor Adebisi is a passionate advocate for impactful research, inclusive innovation, and academic leadership that turns knowledge into real world change.
Hamzah Alenaizan
Technical Director, NAMA Chemicals
Hamzah is the technical director at NAMA Chemicals where he bring more than 18 years of experience in the industry. NAMA chemicals is a leading company in epoxy manufacturing. It also produces many products such as caustic liquid, HCL, ECH and calcium chlorides. Hamzah have multiple types of experience which include operation, maintenance, EHSS and technical. Hamzah have both local and international experience where he worked in USA, China, Korea and Germany. He led multiple transformations which helped in improving asset reliability, plant operation, equipment integrity …etc. Hamzah led multiple teams focusing on fixed and variable cost optimization which yielded excellent results. Hamzah is also an active member of several organizations such as GPCA, EcoVadis and so on.
Katja Rieger
Founder, Women for Boards GCC
After 20 years in global corporate roles with GE and Swiss Re, I brought my experience to Saudi Arabia as a Board Advisor and founded Women for Boards GCC, a platform championing gender diversity and stronger governance across the region. I help organisations align strategy with culture, lead credible change journeys, and create workplaces where people thrive.
Having lived and worked on five continents, I know the strongest results come from blending clear-headed decision-making with the transformative power of purpose, culture, and leadership. My work turns values like transparency, inclusion, and trust into measurable outcomes.
My mission is simple: help boards lead with courage, clarity, and purpose, so they become stewards of both results and reputation.
Dr. Muhammad Tayab
Sustainability Director, NMDC Group
Leading the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across NMDC Group’s operations to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation. focusing on decarbonization, environmental stewardship, and stakeholder engagement.
Dr. Mohamed Sarrab
IT application Section Coordinator, Information Technology Department, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Executive IT leader with more than 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, enterprise modernization, and secure technology innovation across complex global institutions. Demonstrates strong ability to align IT strategy with organizational objectives, lead cross-functional engineering and research teams, embed advanced digital capabilities, and deliver enterprise-scale systems that enhance operational efficiency and development outcomes.
Dr. Sarrab currently serves as IT Applications Section Coordinator in IT Department at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and acts as the Information Security Management System Coordinator. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from De Montfort University, UK, in 2011.
His research interests include software engineering, digital transformation, information security, smart cities, human-computer interaction, and open-source software. He is a certified Digital Transformation Officer and ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer.
Dr. Sarrab has made significant contributions to his field, having authored three books and published nearly 100 journal articles and conference papers.
Nahid Ghazzawi
Chief Executive Officer, Oren Specialities
Nahid Ghazzawi brings a distinguished career spanning over two decades in investment, corporate strategy, and business development to her role as CEO of Oren Specialities – Saudi. A highly accomplished executive with a proven record of structuring successful transactions, securing significant capital commitments, leading large-scale investments, and delivering exceptional returns, she is leading the localization of Oren's Saudi operations to establish a state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facility for drilling fluids and specialty chemicals. Before spearheading Oren's strategic expansion, Nahid held senior leadership and advisory roles across the public and private sectors, all in direct support of Saudi Vision 2030's objectives. She serves on various boards and committees and consistently demonstrates exceptional performance in driving organizational growth.
Nahid holds an Executive MBA from Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College for Business and Entrepreneurship.
Rabab Khodary
Senior Expert in Market Access & Advisory Board Member, HTA Office (Technology Appraisal)
Rabab Khodary is a scientific researcher graduated with a BSc degree in Medical technology from Saudi Arabia & a MSc degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the United states of America. She is a distinguished senior leader in Market Access, Pricing, and Health Economics within the pharmaceutical industry. She is recognized for her strategic mastery in navigating the intersection of medical innovation and the Saudi Arabian healthcare ecosystem. With over a decade of experience including world-leading multinationals in pharmaceuticals : GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Novartis, Rabab has managed thirteen therapy areas across her career journey in pharma from Oncology and others to Cellular and Gene Therapies . She has a strong proven track record of expediting the access to innovative medicines in Saudi Arabia including her participation in bringing the CRISPR gene-editing to the first patient across the world and in the country of Saudi arabia.
She is a recognized top leader in orchestrating high-stakes market access strategies with deep expertise in negotiation, innovative contracting and policy shaping with over 60 recommendations proven her exceptional work. Rabab is currently appointed as Advisory board member for HTA office that specializes in Health economics, Market access, and outcomes research.
Saad Alzubaidi
Executive Director of Business Development, National Center for Environmental Compliance
Saad Alzubaidi is an Executive Director of Business Development at National Center for Environmental Compliance, with over 18 years of experience driving economic growth within the public sector. He has played a key role in developing the environmental initiative portfolio for the National Transformation Program (NTP), driving the attraction of significant private investment in environmental sector, and advancing major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. His expertise spans strategic planning, investment attraction, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven track record of aligning complex initiatives with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Salahuddeen Tahir
Managing Director, NNPC Engineering & Technical Company Limited (NETCO)
Engr. Salahuddeen M. Tahir, FNSE is a seasoned oil and gas executive with over 23 years of experience spanning engineering, project delivery, asset and investment management, and gas infrastructure development. He serves as Managing Director of NNPC Engineering and Technical Company (NETCO) Ltd, a subsidiary of NNPC Limited.
He began his career with NNPC in 2002 and has held several strategic leadership roles, including Head of Asset and Investment Management at NNPC Gas and Power Investment Services (NGPIS) Ltd. He has contributed to landmark projects such as the AKK Gas Pipeline, OB3 Pipeline, ELPS Midline Compressor, and major gas-to-power initiatives.
He led the Gas Supply Model development for the AKK Project Finance Framework and successfully defended it before international financiers. A COREN-registered engineer, Fellow of SPE and Fellow of NSE, he is a strong advocate for engineering excellence and professional development.
Dr. Taghreed Alsaraj
General Manager of Education & Talent Development, Saudi Museum Commission, Ministry of Culture
Dr. Taghreed Alsaraj is a distinguished leader in education and talent development, with deep expertise in strategic program design, workforce transformation, and cultural capacity building. As General Manager of Education and Talent Development at Saudi Arabia’s Museum Commission (Ministry of Culture), she plays a pivotal role in advancing initiatives aligned with Vision 2030 and fostering innovation at the intersection of education, culture, and the creative economy.
She is the driving force behind landmark national projects, including the International Conference for Education and Innovation in Museums (ICEIM) and the launch of Saudi Arabia’s first postgraduate and master’s program in Museum Studies, developed in collaboration with SOAS, University of London. These initiatives are redefining cultural education standards in the Kingdom and positioning the museum sector as a catalyst for knowledge, skills, and creative growth.
Dr. Alsaraj brings a global outlook shaped by academic and professional experience at leading institutions such as UCL, University of London, University of Miami, and UC Berkeley. She previously served as a Director on the University of Miami Alumni Board and as Deputy on the board of MADAC (Madinah Academy) Schools, reflecting her commitment to governance, institutional advancement, and educational excellence.
A British Council Social Impact Award recipient, MISK 2030 Leader, and member of the Saudi Leadership Society, she also contributes to global policy through the B20 Future of Work and Education Task Force, representing Saudi Arabia (2020), Indonesia (2022), and South Africa (2025). Dr. Alsaraj holds a Ph.D. from UCL and both her master’s and undergraduate degrees from the University of Miami.
Teck Kheong Looi
Global AI Ambassador; President Singapore Chapter, Global Council for Responsible AI
Looi Teck Kheong is a globally recognized legal and policy expert at the forefront of responsible AI and digital governance. He currently serves as a Global AI Ambassador and President of the Singapore Chapter of the Global Council for Responsible AI. His expertise centers on AI Governance, Ethics, and Regulation, where he leads initiatives to promote ethical standards and assess algorithmic bias.
His extensive background includes shaping digital economy policy as the former Assistant Director at the ASEAN Secretariat, where he developed key regional frameworks. A seasoned advisor on cross-border tech law and data protection (GDPR, PIPL, PDPA), he is also the author of a definitive book on Singapore's Cybersecurity Act. He holds multiple Master's degrees from the National University of Singapore including a Master in Public Policy jointly developed with the Kennedy School, Harvard University and is committed to mentoring the next generation of professionals.
Zaid Hamzah
Executive Education Fellow, National University of Singapore, School of Computing (Advanced Computing for Executives)
Zaid Hamzah is an AI innovator and an AI patent holder. With over 35 years of professional experience in the field of law, technology & intellectual property, he is currently an Executive Education Fellow at the National University of Singapore's School of Computing, Advanced Computing for Executives program. In his professional career, Zaid has served, among others as Director at Microsoft, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer at Telekom Malaysia and Senior Advisor, Singtel (major telco in Singapore). In his current AI practice, Zaid advises organizations and governments on AI value delivery in the AI innovation and AI Governance context. Author of 10 books covering law, technology and intellectual property, Zaid's professional practice includes AI investment & digital transformation across major industry sectors including law, finance and technology-based commercial transactions.