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HR Excellence 

Conference & Awards

2024

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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.

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HR Excellence Awards

Partners

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Speakers & Panelists

Sponsors

Boubyan-Diamond
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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 HRBP with a proven record of aligning HR Strategies with Organizational Goals

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

Ex-HrInvest
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Ex-Bayt
Ex-Induction
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CONFERENCE AGENDA

Tuesday 19th of November 2024 – Day 01
8:00 am
Registration & Networking
8:50 am
Opening Remarks
09:10 am
Keynote Presentation: Creating a Leadership Pipeline that PREVAILS

By AbdulAziz Al Roomi – Assistant General Manager – Human Resources Group at Boubyan Bank – Kuwait

09:45 am
Panel Discussion: Strategic Synergy – Achieving Executive Agendas through HR Practices

Faisal Al Refai – COO of Dasman Diabetes Institute – Kuwait

Omar Al Awadhi– Entrepreneur Restaurant Management Co. (ERMC) – Kuwait

Faisal Malallah – Chief Executive Officer of Al Kout Industrail Projects Co. – Kuwait

Moderated by Yasser Abdel Mouty – Regional HR Director at Alyasra Foods – Kuwait

10:25 am
Break
10:40 am
Lucky Draw
10:50 am
Keynote Presentation: Unlocking HR Potential: The Power of HRCI Certifications in HR Career Development

By Jorge (J.D.) Nomdedeu – Managing Director of Global Operations at the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) – USA

11:25 am
Keynote Presentation: Building Trust for Organizational Excellence

By Hamza Taqi – Chief Excitement Officer of Knowledge Consulting Co. – Kuwait

12:00 pm
Prayers Break
12:20 pm
HR Expert Sessions
  • Effective Learning & Development Practices: The Pathway to Workforce Success – By AbdulAziz Al Roomi
  • The Corporate Backbone: Communicating HR Value to CEOs – By Emad Al Ablani
  • HRCI Recertification: Staying up to date in the ever changing HR Field – By Jorge (J.D.) Nomdedeu
  • HR Strategic Alignment: The Key Factor for True HR Impact – By Yasser Abdel Mouty
  • Human Capital Reporting: Proper Internal & External Benchmarking – By Adi Mazen
  • The Power of Organizational Culture: Fostering Collaboration & Innovation at the Workplace – By Ahmed AbdelAziz
  • Change Management: The Power of Resilience for an ever changing Workplace – By Mohamed Rabie Elsheikh
  • Talent Acquisition: Empowering Organizations with Talent – By Talal Beidas
01:15 pm
Lunch Break
02:00 pm
Q&A Challenge: Learn with NSMC

By Mohamed Sami – Managing Director of North Star Management Consultancy – Kuwait

02:20 pm
Slot for the Golden Sponsor
02:35 pm
Panel Discussion: Creating Positive Employee Experiences

Emad Al Ablani – General Manager – Group Human Resources – National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group

Khaled Al Rahmani – Assistant General Manager – Human Resources Group at Boubyan Bank – Kuwait

Jasem AlShehab – Manager Employee Support at Kuwait Finance House (KFH) – Kuwait

Barrak Al Nakkas – Director Talent Acquisition & Total Rewards – Warba Bank – Kuwait

Talal Beidas – Talent Planning & Acquisition Manager at International Turnkey Systems (ITS) – Kuwait

Moderated by Elham Al Sabti – Senior HR Business Partner at Boubyan Bank – Kuwait

03:15 pm
Prayers Break
03:35 pm
Lucky Draw
03:45 pm
Keynote Presentation: The Transformative Power of DEIB in Business Success

By Sarah Christensen – CEO of Christensen Consultancy – UAE

04:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace

Fatema Yaqoub – EQ Assessor, Trainer, and Coach – Kuwait

André Viegas – Learning & Development Manager at Jazeera Airways – Kuwait

Alaa Mahmoud – Corporate Trainer & Career Coach at North Star Management Consultancy – Kuwait

Sarah Al Samad – Development & Communication Manager at Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services (KDF) – Kuwait

Moderated by Abdullah Al Rabaiah – Learning & Development Specialist at Boubyan Bank – Kuwait

04:55 pm
CLOSURE OF DAY ONE REMARKS
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

09:30 am
Panel Discussion: The Future of People Management

Imad Ghazzawi – CHRO at Syarah – 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

10:10 am
Break
10:25 am
Lucky Draw
10:35 am
Keynote Presentation: HRCI Organizational Certification Programs

By Brad Boyson – Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at HR Learn In – UAE

11:10 am
Keynote Presentation: AI & The Future of HR 

By Yamen Zein – Managing Director of HCBP Consultancy – UAE

11:40 am
Slot for the Sliver Sponsor
11:50 am
Prayers Break
12:10 pm
HR Experts Sessions
  • Organizational Certification: How can HRSI support Organizations- By Brad Boyson
  • The HR Department:: How to Build it from the Scratch – By Imad Ghazzawi
  • 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 Ibrahim
  • Women Empowerment: Growth Beyond the Glass Ceiling – By Malini Vijay Rajah
  • Driving DEIB Across the Middle East: Real-World Insights – By Sarah Christensen
  • KPIs, OKRs, and BSCs: Which One should I use? – By Amr Shalaby
01:00 pm
Lunch Break
01:45 pm
Keynote Presentation: People-Centric Management in Today’s Workplace

By Malini Vijay Rajah – Managing Director of APAC at Promeritus Group – Malaysia

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 – Regional 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
Prayer Break
03:00 pm
Keynote Presentation: Digital Competence in Today’s Workplace
03:35 pm
Panel Discussion: Workforce Coaching & Mentoring

Ahmad Darwiche – Head of Business Partners & Strategic Initiatives (IBG) at National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) – Kuwait

Ghada Ahmed  – Vice President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) – Kuwait Chapter

Wafaa Salman – Senior Manager at GUST Executive Education Center – Kuwait

Abdulla Murad – Founder & Leadership Coach at Murad Social Consultancy Co. – Kuwait

Moderated by Menna Farag – Senior Consultant at HRInvest – Kuwait

04:10 pm
AWARDS CEREMONY
04:55 pm
CLOSURE OF CONFERENCE

Registration