About HR Excellence
Conference & Awards
2024
Let us explore the latest HRM Strategies, learn new Business Insights, build a stronger network of HR Professionals in Kuwait and beyond, listen to success stories from HR Gurus, and gain knowledge together.
This Conference represents a great opportunity for the HR Community of Kuwait to come together and attend Keynote Presentations delivered by top HR Thought Leaders, listen to High-Level Panel Discussions on hot HR Topics, and interact with renowned HR Experts and learn from them how to navigate the latest challenges at the workplace.
This Conference is a valuable event for all HR Professionals at all level to learn together and from each other how to remain resilient and impactful in today’s dynamic business environment.
Event in Numbers
Partners
Speakers & Panelists
Sponsors
Awards
Organizational Awards
Awarded to the organization that has the highest percentage of Certified HR Professionals through HRCI, SHRM, or CIPD
Awarded to the organization with the best activities associated with the Employee Journey
Awarded to the organization with best and most diversified CSR Activities during 2024
Awarded to the organization with the best HR Digitalization Automation Projects that led to positive and seamless people experiences
Awarded to the organization with the most appealing Employer Brand in Kuwait
Awarded to the organization with the best Learning & Development Initiatives for their employees as well as for the society
Awarded to the organization with the best Employee Wellness Initiatives / Practices that led to positive impact on their workforce
Individual Awards
Awarded to the best Keynote Presentation given during the Conference
Awarded to the most informative and interactive HR Expert during the Round Table Sessions delivered during the Conference
Awarded to the HR Trainer with the best Learners’ Success / Experience
Awarded to the best HR Developmental Journey for an HR Professional in Kuwait
Awarded to the HR Professional who positively influenced and inspired the biggest number of HR Practitioners in Kuwait
Awarded to the most influential HR Leader with the greatest contribution to HR Value within and outside his/her organization.
Awarded to the best non-HR Leader recognized to be supportive of HR Efforts within his/her organization
Exhibitors
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Tuesday 19th of November 2024 – Day 01
Wednesday 20th of November 2024 – Day 02
8:00 am
Networking
8:50 am
Opening Remarks
9:00 am
Keynote Presentation: Continuous Improvement through Performance Management
By Amr Shalaby – Senior Manager at Tharwah – KSA
10:00 am
Panel Discussion: The Future of People Management
Imad Ghazzawi – Chief People Officer at Tiqmo – KSA
Mohamed Rabie Elsheikh – Chief Executive Officer of Tanmyah Consulting – Kuwait
Yasser Abdel Mouty – Regional HR Director at Alyasra Foods – Kuwait
Mohamed Zaki – Group HR Director at Beyout Investment Group (BIG Holding) – Kuwait
Ahmad Rajab – Senior Group Director – HR at ACICO Group – Kuwait
Moderated by Uzma Saeed – Senior Consultant at North Star Management Consultancy
11:00 am
Keynote Presentation: HRSI Organizational Certification Programs
By Brad Boyson – Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer – UAE
11:35 am
Prayers & Lunch Break
12:25 pm
Round Table Sessions
- Organizational Certification: How can HRSI support Organizations- By Brad Boyson
- Employee Experience: Creating Business Success through People – By Esraa Aziz
- People Analytics: HR Data-Driven Decision Making – By Yamen Zein
- Organizational Effectiveness & Development: Unlocking Organizational Performance – By Wala’a Refaat
- Humanizing HRM: People-Centric Management – By Malini Vijay Rajah
- Driving DEI Across the Middle East: Real-World Insights – By Sarah Christensen
- Performance Management: The Roadmap to Organizational Excellence – By Amr Shalaby
01:25 pm
Keynote Presentation: The Transformative Power of DEI in Business Success
By Sarah Christensen – Chief Executive Officer of Christensen Consultancy – UAE
02:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Talent Mapping & Competencies Assessment
Ahmed AbdelAziz – Chief Operating Officer at Staff Arabia – Egypt
Esraa Aziz – Associate Vice President – HC at Jazeera Airways – Kuwait
Adi Mazen – Co-Founder at Emqanat Training & Consulting – Jordan
Wala’a Refaat – Organizational Development Manager at Boutiqaat – Kuwait
Moderated by Maryam Al Majadi – Total Rewards & Talent Acquisition Officer at Al Kout Industrail Projects Co. – Kuwait
02:45 pm
Break
03:00 pm
Keynote Presentation: Digital Competence in Today’s Workplace
By Bader Al Traiji – Regional Partner at Quick Wins Consultancy Co. – Kuwait
03:35 pm
Panel Discussion: Workforce Coaching & Mentoring
Abdulla Murad – Founder & Leadership Coach at Murad Social Consultancy Co. – Kuwait
