Conference Program
The Arabian Gulf Conference at Harvard 2025
Day 1 – May 1
| Schedule | Start | End | Speakers | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | 9:15 AM | 4:30 PM | - | - |
| Welcome Remarks | 9:30 AM | 9:55 AM | Dr. Fatma Jamal | - |
| Panel 1: Education Policy in the Gulf: Opportunities and Outcomes | 9:55 AM | 10:50 AM | Dr. Tahany Alesia | Ms. Budoor AlRahmah |
| Panel 2: GCC Visions: Driving Business Innovation in the Region | 9:55 AM | 10:50 AM | Mr. Khalid Aboujassoum, Mr. Ali AlAwadhi, Dr. Basem AlMadani | Mr. Kamil Homsi |
| Keynote Speaker 1: HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud | 10:50 AM | 11:30 AM | HRH Prince Turki AlFaisal | - |
| Break & Networking | 11:30 AM | 11:55 AM | - | - |
| Panel 3: The Future of Healthcare at Home: Redefining Patient Care | 12:00 PM | 12:55 PM | Dr. Mohammed AlQahtani, Dr. Abdulaziz Alhomod, Prof. Ali Guermazi | Dr. Mona Alhasan |
| Panel 4: Powering the Future: AI and Data Centers in Energy Transition | 12:00 PM | 12:55 PM | H.E. Eng. Aiman Mufti, Mr. Roger Wood | Ms. Nada AlWadi |
| Living in the World of Emergence: Exploring the Convergence of the Arts and Sciences | 12:55 PM | 1:15 PM | Dr. Maliha Hashmi | - |
| Lunch Break & Networking | 1:15 PM | 2:45 PM | - | - |
| Panel 5: Sustainability of Non-Profit Organizations | 2:45 PM | 4:00 PM | Mayor Mike Levesque, Mr. Patrick Mancino | Dr. Fadi Hilani |
| Panel 6: Contemporary Gulf Art: Music, Theatre, and Film | 4:00 PM | 4:55 PM | Ms. Reem AlMenhali, Mr. Rashed Alnuaimi | Abdulla Almarzooqi |
| Panel 7: Empowering Youth: Social Policy in the Gulf States | 4:00 PM | 4:55 PM | Prof. Eric Alter | Ms. Showg AlBarjas |
| Panel 8: Future-proofing the Gulf: Climate Change and Urban Design | 5:00 PM | 5:55 PM | Dr. Adel AlMarshad | Mr. Zeyad Majed |
| Fireside Chat 1: Achieving Self-sufficiency: Geo-economics and Geopolitics in the GCC States | 6:00 PM | 6:55 PM | Dr. Bader Al-Saif | Amb. Douglas Silliman |
| Networking and Refreshments | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | - | - |
Day 2 – May 2
| Schedule | Start | End | Speakers | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | 9:15 AM | 4:30 PM | - | - |
| Second Day Opening | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Dr. Fatma Jamal | - |
| Panel 9: The Landscape of Cultural Production in the Gulf: Institutions and Intangible Heritage | 10:00 AM | 10:55 AM | Prof. Roberto Fabbri, Ms. Hind Al Mulla | Ms. Showg AlBarjas |
| Panel 10: Family Business: Firm Strategy and Multi-generational Wealth Management | 10:00 AM | 10:55 AM | Mr. Ahmad Bindawood, Mr. Majed Al Tahan, Mr. Faisal Abdulaziz Alkadi | Mr. Kamil Homsi |
| Panel 11: Powering Healthcare: Access, Efficacy and Inclusion | 11:00 AM | 11:55 AM | Dr. Haytham Kaafarani, Mr. Yousuf Jamjoom, Dr. Hisham Badreldin | Dr. Lina Hudaithy |
| Panel 12: Innovating Social Impact: Nonprofit Strategies | 11:00 AM | 11:55 AM | Mr. Rick Rendon, Ms. Cecelia Doucette | Ms. Hellen Chabunya |
| Break & Networking | 11:55 AM | 12:20 PM | - | - |
| Panel 13: Research Across Borders: Collaboration between GCC and International Partners | 12:20 PM | 1:15 PM | Dr. Abdulrazaq Al-Jazairi, Dr. Moez Ben Ali | Dr. Ahmad AlAzzam |
| Panel 14: Bridging Borders: Advancing World-Class Healthcare in the GCC | 12:20 PM | 1:15 PM | Dr. Raymond Liu, Dr. Heitham Hassoun, Mr. Ransel Potter | Mosa Al Zowelei |
| Lunch Break & Networking | 1:15 PM | 2:30 PM | - | - |
| Fireside Chat 2: Focusing on Legacy and Leadership with HRH King Turki AlFaisal and H. Delano Roosevelt | 2:30 PM | 4:00 PM | HRH Prince Faisal AlTurki | Mr. H. Delano Roosevelt |
| Panel 15: Secret Ingredients for a Sustainable and Innovative NGO | 4:00 PM | 4:55 PM | Dr. Abdul Kareem Al Olama | - |
| Panel 16: AI in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment in the GCC | 4:00 PM | 4:55 PM | Prof. David Bates, Prof. Ahmed Hersi, Dr. Khalid Fakhro | Mr. Peter John Tremain |
| Fireside Chat 3: Advancing Heart Transplantation: The Story behind the World's First Fully Robotic Heart Transplant | 5:00 PM | 5:55 PM | Prof. Feras Khaliel | Ms. Maya Balamane |
| Fireside Chat 4: Transforming Sports in the Arabian Gulf: From Regional Leagues to Global Recognition | 5:00 PM | 5:55 PM | Ms. Lama Alfozan | Mr. Kamil Homsi |
| Fireside Chat 5: GCC Cultural Diplomacy | 6:00 PM | 6:55 PM | H.E. Al Zain Al Sabah | Dr. Bader Al-Saif |
| HAGSA Awards & Networking | 7:00 PM | 7:30 PM | - | - |
Day 3 – May 3
| Schedule | Start | End | Speakers | Moderator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
- Registration - Fatherly Session with H.R.H with Saudi and Gulf Students - Volunteer Certificates - Networking |
2:30 PM | 5:30 PM | HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal | - |