I am honored to have participated as a speaker, moderator as well as panelist in the hashtag#NextGen e-Governance Summit 2024, held on November 20, 2024, at the Voco Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This summit convened over numerous key decision-makers from various ministries, authorities, corporations, and technology innovators to discuss the future of e-governance in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the transformative goals of Vision 2030.

I delivered a talk on “Elevating Digital Governance in Saudi Arabia in 2023: Harnessing AI for Improved Public Services.” The presentation focused on integrating artificial intelligence to enhance public services, harmonizing convenience and security through centralized e-government platforms, and implementing predictive maintenance for efficient infrastructure management.

I had the privilege of moderating the panel discussion on “Strategies for Implementing Digital Transformation in the Kingdom.” The discussion covered critical topics such around the adoption of disruptive technologies s in facilitating knowledge sharing and co-creating innovative solutions. Panelists Included:
Eng. Nsaaim Alotaibi (MSc), PMP®,C-OKR,C-SBP, C-BSC , Director of Artificial Intelligence, Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia and Woman Leader in HealthTech
Dr. Reem Mahjoub, Data Governance Senior Consultant, stc.
Fahad Almoqhim, PhD, CIO, Saudi Accreditation Center.

The Other Panel is moderated by the Global Women Tech Leader Dr. Abeer S. Al-Humaimeedy, (awarded “Global Women Leader in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain” in 2024), who is an AI and Blockchain entrepreneur and Vice Dean for Development and Quality, KSU-CCIS. Her panel discussion topic was “Kingdom as a Key Driver Towards Digital Sovereignty in the Region” Panelists:
Eng. Norah Alhomaimidi, General Manager, Monitoring and Quality Assurance, ZATCA and Global Women Leader in Data Science

Panel Discussion: “Decoding the Principles of Digital Government Regulatory Framework” moderated by Fahad Alqarni, Cybersecurity Leader, Royal Commission for Al Ula.

Panelists:
ZAINAB MAGHRABI, Director, Talent and Development, Saudi Geological Survey & Women Leader in Human Capability Strategy
NEZAR AL TURKI, CIO, Ministry of National Guard.
Kamal Farag , PMP®, PMI-ACP®,PMI-RMP®, ITIL®, PSM I™, Digital Services Director, HRDF

Amazing presentations by Sultan Altukhaim سلطان الطخيم, GM, Cybersecurity & Data Governance, CST and Amira M. AbuTeen, Strategic Client Innovation Principal, EMEA, Infobip.

I look forward to contributing further to initiatives that support the Kingdom’s vision for a sustainable and efficient digital government, close to my heart.