Talks & Events
Keynotes, invited talks, panels, and workshops
24
Talks & Events
2,000+
Est. Reach
3
Countries
2026
3 eventsDigital Innovation and Transformation in Healthcare
Ulom Forum for Research and Innovation — supported by Misk Foundation & UC Berkeley
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia (Al-Yamamah University) · February 13, 2026
👥 ~115 attendees
Panel on AI and intelligent systems shaping the future of healthcare; digital transformation as a qualitative leap in quality of life. Alongside د. ندى السجان & أ.د. أنيس قويعة.
AI and Voluntary Work
Future of Volunteering Seminar — Alsulaiman Foundation & Effat University (Taazez 2025 Award)
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia (Effat University) · February 12, 2026
👥 ~65 attendees
Panel on AI empowering volunteers and improving community initiatives, covering digital governance, impact measurement, and the future of voluntary work in an AI-driven era.
AI in Service of Scientific Research
First Research Conference for Makkah Region University Students — University of Jeddah College of Sciences
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · February 9, 2026
👥 ~85 attendees
Panel with AI and IT specialists on AI's role in accelerating scientific research, data analysis, pattern discovery, ethical challenges, and the future of human-machine collaboration in research.
2025
9 eventsCareer Market Skills Compass
Maraya Platform — Enrichment Sessions
Virtual · December 16, 2025
👥 ~88 attendees
Talk on the key personal and technical skills that make a difference in one's professional career.
First Steps in the Workplace: How to Land Your First Opportunity
CIT Event Gathering3
Taif - Saudi Arabia · December 12, 2025
👥 ~130 attendees
Workshop on the importance of self-directed learning for graduates and students across all disciplines, especially in fast-growing technical fields. Co-presented with م. روان الغشمري.
What's After Graduation?
Engineering Innovation Club — King Abdulaziz University (نادي الإبداع الهندسي — EIC)
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · November 4, 2025
👥 ~45 attendees
Session on planning post-graduation career paths, discovering opportunities and challenges, and making confident decisions about life's next chapter.
Institutional Governance Workshops
University of Jeddah — Institutional Governance Workshop Series
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · October 3, 2025
👥 ~60 attendees
Workshop series on institutional governance and achieving a high organisational maturity level.
Daal (Discover Your Depth Personality)
University of Jeddah — Mutqen (مُتقن) & Career Guidance Centre
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · September 25, 2025
👥 ~65 attendees
Workshop delivered for University of Jeddah students in collaboration with Mutqen (Bassmh) and the Career Guidance and Professional Development Centre.
Integrating IoT and Data Intelligence in Operating a Smart University Campus
Omani-Saudi Forum — Invited by MoHERI
Muscat - Oman · May 25, 2025
👥 ~90 attendees
Panel contribution sharing global university experiences in integrating IoT with data intelligence for smart campus operations, concluding with a showcase of an innovative student AI project.
AI in Medicine and Surgery
Saudi Youth Healthcare Summit (SYHS) & Jeddah Surgical Bootcamp Conference (JSBC) — Synapse KSA
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · May 9, 2025
👥 ~150 attendees
Panel session with the medical community reviewing leading AI applications in medicine and surgery and the key challenges to wider adoption. Organised by Synapse KSA (supervised by SDAIA) in partnership with JSBC and SYHS.
Academic and Career Preparation for University Students
Maraya Platform (@Maraya_ALShabab)
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · April 25, 2025
👥 ~40 attendees
Workshop for university students on preparing for the next stage of their academic and professional journey, regardless of their current year of study.
AI-Driven Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Spotlight on Student Ventures
University of Jeddah — AI Programme
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · February 17, 2025
👥 ~45 attendees
Moderated a panel showcasing two student AI ventures — Physaio and Synapse KSA — with discussion on AI entrepreneurship and the innovation challenges they navigated.
2024
4 eventsNuqoushat Cultural Event — AI Scenarios
Nuqoushat (نقوشات)
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · November 23, 2024
👥 ~45 attendees
Talk at the Nuqoushat cultural and intellectual event, where participants were presented with real-world scenarios involving potential AI issues and invited to think through solutions.
AI in Supporting Innovation and Community Entrepreneurship
University of Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · November 20, 2024
👥 ~60 attendees
Panel discussion on AI's role in supporting innovation and community entrepreneurship, and the main challenges involved.
Entrepreneurial Innovation: Optimal Investment in Data for Startup Growth
Jada 30 — Makkah
Makkah - Saudi Arabia · April 25, 2024
👥 ~45 attendees
Workshop on data analytics for entrepreneurs covering how to extract maximum value from data to drive startup growth.
Managing Health Data Using Artificial Intelligence
TechMeetup4 Hackathon — Google Developer Community Saudi Arabia (GDG Saudi) & University of Jeddah
Jeddah - Saudi Arabia · February 16, 2024
👥 ~100 attendees
Workshop delivered at the TechMeetup4 Hackathon for tech enthusiasts, developers, and data professionals exploring AI in healthcare data management.
2023
2 eventsIntegrating Generative AI in Research
Warwick's Saudi Scientific Society — University of Warwick
Coventry - UK · July 11, 2023
👥 ~25 attendees
Talk for postgraduate students on leveraging generative AI tools such as ChatGPT in research. Engaged approximately 25 Master and PhD students from the University of Warwick.
AI-Driven Future of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Society at Umm Al-Qura University, Wadi Makkah
Makkah - Saudi Arabia · May 16, 2023
👥 ~85 attendees
Talk for students aiming to integrate AI technologies into their entrepreneurial ventures, covering current AI tools and how they reshape the startup landscape.
2021
4 eventsRoad-map of Proper Communication with Potential PhD Supervisors
Hasoubiat Community Club (Virtual — Zoom)
Virtual · November 15, 2021
👥 ~15 attendees
Workshop for aspiring postgraduate students looking to pursue education abroad. Limited to 15 students, each receiving two dedicated sessions for hands-on guidance.
Experiences of the Winners of the Makkah Gate Innovation Competition Organised by the Makkah Region Emirate
London Salon — Saudi Cultural Bureau (UKSACB) (Virtual — Zoom)
Virtual · June 2, 2021
👥 ~175 attendees
Talk for Saudi students in the UK alongside colleague Abdullah AlGamdi (@3bdallah_AM), sponsored by UKSACB. Approximately 175 attendees, primarily postgraduate students.
Academic Publishing Techniques for Graduate Students
Hasoubiat Community Club (Clubhouse)
Virtual — Clubhouse · March 27, 2021
👥 ~100 attendees
Moderated a Clubhouse session with guest Prof. Dr. Heba Kurdi on academic publishing techniques for graduate students in computer science specialisations.
Exploring Scientific Publication and Participation
Marifa Platform — 3rd Electronic Knowledge Conference (supervised by UKSACB) (Virtual — Zoom)
Virtual · February 1, 2021
👥 ~135 attendees
Presented the Scientific Publishing and Academic Participation track at the 3rd Electronic Knowledge Conference by Marifa Platform. About 135 attendees, mostly postgraduates.
2020
2 eventsTech-Savvy Parenting: Understanding and Mitigating Digital Risks for Children
Sheffield's Saudi Student Club (Virtual — Zoom)
Virtual · November 18, 2020
👥 ~85 attendees
Talk for postgraduate students — especially parents — on digital threats children face and how to safeguard against them. Co-presented with Dr. Almerai. Around 85 attendees.
The Evolution of AI in Media: Current and Future Perspectives
King Saud's Media College — King Saud University (Virtual)
Virtual · January 1, 2020
👥 ~170 attendees
Talk for students specialising in Media and Communication on AI's current and forthcoming impact on the media landscape. Approximately 170 attendees, mostly students and some faculty.
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