Breaking Barriers 2023
9-10 October 2023 | 8.30 am – 4.30 pm | Grand Hyatt – 360 Mall
9-10 October 2023
8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Grand Hyatt – 360 Mall
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
We are proud to announce that the NLI Breaking Barriers 2023 conference is to be held under the patronage of HE Fahad Al-Jarallah. This prestigious endorsement highlights the significance of such a conference and underscores the value it brings to Kuwait. With the unwavering support of this esteemed ministry, the NLI Conference 2023 promises to be a landmark event, empowering attendees to overcome challenges, explore new horizons, and forge meaningful partnerships.
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Breaking Barriers 2023 | Keynotes
Tom Bilyeu
Founder of Quest Nutrition, a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion, and the architect of Impact Theory, a transformative series exploring the mindsets of the world’s highest achievers. With an unwavering determination, Tom inspires others to unleash their fullest potential.
Calum Chase
Frequently dubbed as “The AI guy,” Calum is the author of “Surviving AI” & “The Economic Singularity,” & the co-host of The London Futurist Podcast. His expertise has earned him invitations to speak globally, including renowned platforms such as TEDx and the European Parliament.
Dr. Daniel Hulme
Renowned as the Founder & CEO of Satalia, a leading AI & data science solutions company that has successfully delivered innovations for entities like Tesco and PwC. Daniel’s expertise spans AI & data science, making him a sought-after authority & speaker in these fields.
Jo Malone, CBE
Founder & Creative Director of Jo Loves. Also, the visionary founder of Jo Malone London, a brand that left a mark on the fragrance world which was acquired by Estée Lauder in 1999. Jo won many awards for her contributions to the fragrance industry.
Sara Sabry
First Arab astronaut, and the first woman from the African continent to embark on a journey beyond Earth’s bounds. She has indelibly etched her name in the annals of history with her contributions to the awe-inspiring realm of space exploration.
Ali Al-Ajmi
DCEO at KIPIC, Ali is a Chemical Engineer with expertise in refinery operations and project commissioning since 1992. Beyond his technical prowess, he’s a dedicated leader in promoting inclusivity, diversity, women’s empowerment, and youth development.
Rana Al-Nibari
An accomplished business leader & EMBA-qualified professional, explores inclusivity, diversity, and women in leadership as drivers of innovation and superior performance. Her practical insights inspire those seeking to break barriers & create opportunities for all.
Breaking Barriers 2023 | Workshops
Demystifying & Deploying AI
By Dr. Daniel Hulme & Calum Chace | 9 October 2023
THE INTERSECTION OF RANSOMWARE & THE DARK WEB
By Ameen AlTajer | 9 October 2023
HOW TO THINK LIKE A FUTURIST
By Graeme Codrington | 9 October 2023
BECOMING A CERTIFIED INNOVATION PROFESSIONAL
By Shatha Ahmed | 10 October 2023
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
By Besma AlQassar | 10 October 2023
Breaking Barriers 2023 | Panel Discussions
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH DR. MOHAMED QASEM
DAY ONE 9 October 2023
A panel discussion on “Digital Transformation & Emerging Technologies” will be skilfully moderated by the esteemed Dr. Mohamed Qasem, an assistant professor in electronic engineering. This exclusive event aims to explore the dynamic interplay between digital transformation & cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping industries worldwide. Our distinguished panelists, each possessing extensive expertise in their respective domains, will shed light on the latest trends and opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION WITH BESMA ALQASSAR
DAY TWO 10 October 2023
A panel discussion on “Women in Leadership & Diversity,” moderated by the esteemed Besma AlQassar. With a wealth of experience in corporate development, Besma is an ILM certified trainer and business coach. She is also the founder of Women Mentor Forum (WMF), a Kuwait-based social enterprise with a vision to support the economy by increasing the numbers of women executives and women entrepreneurs. The panel discussion will focus on gender diversity and inclusion in the private sector.
Conference Moderator
MODERATED BY DR. GRAEME CODRINGTON
Dr. Graeme is futurist and scenario planner, specializing in the future of work. Lead futurist, heading a global research team at TomorrowToday Futures Institute. With five degrees in five different faculties from five different universities, and a client base spanning over 150 countries, his team worked in 99 countries around the world. Graeme is also an author of six best-selling books & serves as a guest lecturer at 8 prominent business schools globally. He was also chosen as one of the 52 featured ‘Global Shorts’ TEDx speakers for 2021, cementing his status as a renowned futurist & leadership expert on the globally.
What Attendees Receive
Attendees of the NLI Conference 2023 will receive:
- A printed certificate of attendance,
- A digital certificate of attendance, and
- A digital badge that they could share on their professional resumes and platforms such as LinkedIn.
Each digital badge includes meta-data that is encoded to communicate details of the badge to anyone wishing to verify or learn more about the context of the achievement it signifies.
Certificates and digital badges are issued using Accredible.
TOGETHER, OUR RESPECTED AND ACCLAIMED SPEAKERS, MODERATORS, AND EXPERT TRAINERS HAVE CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE TO SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST REPUTABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND UNIVERSITIES, CREATING A GLOBAL IMPACT!
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