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On September 30, Riyadh will witness the launch of the second Innovation Pioneers Forum, organized by Renad Al-Majd Company (RMG), under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Adel bin Hamad Al-Znaidi, Deputy Governor for Training at the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. The forum comes with the wide participation of more than 95 government entities and local and international entities, to be a leading national platform that brings together innovators, decision-makers, and experts in the fields of technology and innovation, and celebrates honoring creative minds through the Renad Innovation Award.
A forum that goes beyond the ordinary
The second Innovation Entrepreneurs Forum is a unique platform that brings together leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, where inspiring ideas are transformed into innovative projects, and ambitious visions into tangible achievements. The forum provides attendees with the opportunity to explore the latest emerging technologies that are reshaping ways of thinking and working, with enriching discussions and sessions that open new horizons for the future of innovation in the Kingdom.
General Objectives of the Forum
The second Innovation Pioneers Forum comes to achieve a set of fundamental goals:
- Promoting a culture of innovation as a key driver of sustainable development.
- Empowering young people to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the era of innovation.
- Review global best practices and link them to the local context.
- Highlight the role of emerging technologies in driving digital transformation.
- Launch of the Renad Innovation Award to honor distinguished individuals and entities in creativity.
Forum Themes
The forum is not limited to formal speeches or traditional discussions, but also dives directly into issues of innovation and artificial intelligence. Among the notable themes:
- Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in the Industry of the Future: How AI is Contributing to Building a Knowledge-Based Digital Economy.
- Innovation Communities: Value and Impact: The Role of Communities in Fostering Creativity and Scaling Up Innovative Ideas.
- The Road to an Innovative Enterprise: From Idea to Organizational Excellence: Practical Steps to Transform Organizations into Environments that Support Innovation.
- Innovation and Artificial Intelligence as Drivers of Digital Transformation in the Government Sector: A Review of Pioneering Experiences and Successful Practices.
Renad Innovation Award… A platform to honor creators
One of the most prominent milestones of the forum is the Renad Innovation Award, which has become a landmark for discovering national talents and empowering entrepreneurial ideas. The award goes through several delicate stages, including: submission, initial screening, interactive presentations in front of the judging committee, and then the final coronation within the forum.
Stages of the Award:
- Submission: Receiving entries from individuals and entities.
- Initial screening: Selecting projects that meet the conditions and criteria.
- Interactive Presentations: Presentations in front of a specialized jury of experts.
- Coronation: The winners are officially announced and honored within the forum’s activities.
Target Groups:
- Creative individuals who have innovative ideas or projects.
- Government entities that develop innovative solutions to serve the community.
- Private institutions that contribute to the culture of innovation.
Presence of a group of authorities and experts
The forum brings together more than 95 entities from the public and private sectors, in addition to universities and research centers, as well as prestigious experts in innovation and artificial intelligence from inside and outside the Kingdom. Prominent speakers include:
- Eng. Fayyad Bayan – Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Expert – CEO of Renad Al-Majd.
- Dr. Bilal Ismail – Director of the Artificial Intelligence Department – Renad Al-Majd.
- Mr. Majid Bin Anzan – Director of the Saudi Innovation Club.
- Dr. Hamoud Al-Rimal Al-Shammari – Associate Professor of Information Systems – Al-Jouf University.
- Eng. Khaled Al-Afari – Head of the Technical Research and Innovation Center – College of Communication and Information in Riyadh.
- Eng. Osama Bandi – Innovation and Creative Thinking Expert.
A rich agenda… A day full of inspiration and experiences
The forum opens its doors to welcome participants in an atmosphere that reflects the spirit of innovation and ambition, and then the events will take the attendees on an escalating journey of knowledge and experience. From inspiring speeches and interactive sessions, to spaces for networking and sharing experiences, visitors experience an integrated programme that blends thought and practice.
Because innovation is not limited to theories, there are sections dedicated to giving participants the opportunity to experience live, to experience how an idea becomes a reality. At the height of the excitement, the announcement of the winners of the Renad Innovation Prize comes as the moment that crowns the efforts of the creators and gives them a platform worthy of their achievements.
The events conclude in an atmosphere of appreciation and pride, where everyone meets again on one platform, bringing with them inspiring experiences and promising partnerships whose effects will continue beyond the forum.
A forum for the future
The forum does not stop at being a project presentation event, but goes beyond that to be a strategic platform that supports innovation and entrepreneurship and links them to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It reinforces the Kingdom’s position as a regional innovation hub and underscores Renad Al Majd’s role in driving digital transformation through integrated solutions including innovation management, establishment of innovation labs, development of artificial intelligence strategies, and organizing events and hackathons.
The countdown has begun
There are only hours left until the launch of the second Innovation Pioneers Forum, a national and global platform that brings together innovators, decision-makers, and experts under one roof. In parallel with the rich events, the Renad Innovation Award celebrates the minds that make the difference, in an exceptional experience that reshapes the future and translates the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 towards a knowledge- and innovation-based economy.
