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HR CONGRESS SAUDI ARABIA

International Summit: 15 & 16 October 2012 Interactive Workshops: 14 & 17 October 2012

RADISSON BLU RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA

Dr. Abdullah M. Alhomeadan

Vice President for Human Capital, STC

Dr. Mohamad Mostafa Mahmoud

Advisor to the Minister of Labor, Executive Director Madina Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Dr. Mahmoud M. Khan

Chairman, HR Awareness Group Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Managing Director of HR Consultancy Firm, Vision Plus

H.H Prince Waleed N. F. Al-Saud

Vice President, McDonalds

TOP SPEAKERS
Mohammad Al-Mansour
Organization Development Consultant, Saudi Aramco

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING Tackling retention issues. Insight into the latest initiatives in Saudi Arabia that can improve employee loyalty Driving graduate talent through tailored training and development programmes Establish a long-term Saudisation framework to maintain compliance with Nitaqat law Exploring the role of Corporate Social Responsibility in driving the HR sector Insight into guidelines and process to achieve a harmonious gender balance in the workplace Creating the best corporate ethics and value to drive motivation and engagement of national employees

Ali M. Al-Zahrani
Director of HR, Ewaan

Ayman Madkour,
Country Learning and Development Manager, Hilton Worldwide

Talal Miliany
Head of Human Resources, AMCO

Hisham Al-Dabbagh
Management and Leadership Training, Crestcom International

Bader A. Aldulaimi
CHR Manager, Siemens

Akif Tashkandi
Human Resources Director, Boeing International Support Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd

Ahmed Al Homoud
HR Director, GE

Omar Siraj
HR Consultant, Siraj Consulting

Hisham Najib Mossalli

Vice President, Business Support Services, IBS Construction

Dr. Zuber M. Shaikh

PhD (TQM), FACHE, ASHHRA Quality Coordinator, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group

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Dear HR Professional,

HR CONGRESS SAUDI ARABIA

The introduction of the new Nitaqat labor law in 2011 changed the HR landscape in Saudi Arabia dramatically. With an increased focus on Saudisation, this has been the catalyst for organizational development policies that enforce corporate value and ethics to create the optimum work culture. The HR sector in Saudi Arabia is developing and responding to the market with new initiatives and programmes. Building on the success of our GCC-wide HR events, IQPC are proud to announce The 2nd Annual HR Congress Saudi Arabia, being held from 14 - 17 October in Riyadh. Key topics to be discussed: Insight into new HR initiatives set by the Ministry of Labor - The HR portal for professional development by Dr. Mohamad Mostafa Mahmoud, Advisor to the Minister of Labor, Executive Director, Madina Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship H.H Prince Waleed N. F. Al-Saud, VP of McDonalds, will present McDonald's Saudisation success in promoting a diverse working environment Mohammad Al-Mansour, Organisation Development Consultant for Saudi Aramco will present Leading a multi-generation workforce to support business growth, enable knowledge transfer, motivate employees and maximize revenue The Congress provides a learning, sharing and networking platform for HR, CSR and educational experts. Do not miss this opportunity to meet and discuss advanced HR strategies that can lead to increased organisational performance. I am looking forward to meeting you in October in Riyadh. Yours sincerely, Jad El Hachem Conference Director P.S. Book before 30 August 2012 and save up to $650!

Pre-conference workshop was excellent. Presentations very informative. Joachim West, General Manager, Dalma Gulf Drilling Co Excellent arrangements. Dr. Mahmoud Magsoud Khan, Human Capital & OD Consultant, Vision Plus-Group

The Saudisation Congress provided me with a good opportunity to learn from domain experts from the region. This learning will help me in formulizing an effective Saudisation Plan for my organization. Umair Majid, Manager HR, Olayan Descon Industrial Company

The Conference was good in general in terms of the topic variety. Hasan Al-Rubh, HR Manager, Binzagr Factory For Insulation Materials

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ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

Sunday 14 & Wednesday 17 October 2012
IQPCs workshops are unique opportunities to spend valuable time with industry experts. These interactive sessions are extended to ensure that you will get to the heart of the conferences most critical issues and uncover practical solutions you can apply in your own company.

Pre-conference workshop
09:00 - 12:00

14 October 2012
13:00 - 16:00
Developing a long-term sustainable Saudisation framework Learning about Saudisation trends in the Kingdom in order to better understand the current opportunities for the private sector Insight into successful Saudisation practices Addressing challenges related to compliance with labor standard in order to avoid sanctions

HR and Talent Management Key learnings from the hospitality sector Insight into the role of Human Resources in the hospitality sector Learning which retention strategies are most appropriate for the hospitality sector Identifying which policies should be adopted to get rid of the current Human Resource problems

Ayman Madkour
Country Learning and Development Manager, Hilton Worldwide
Ayman Madkour is a seasoned human resources and talent management professional with 23 years of experience. He has a degree in business administration from the American University in Cairo and is a certified HR professional and Assessor. Ayman has delivered a wide variety of leadership, customer service, team development and other programs to participants from over 35 countries in person and virtually. Ayman has performed both an HR generalist role as Director of Human Resources and a specialist role as a Country & Regional L&D Manager.

Speaker to be confirmed

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Post-conference workshop
09:00 - 12:00

17 October 2012
13:00 - 16:00
Defining a winning Leadership Development Programme How to connect and engage employees, suppliers, and business partners? Understanding the key to impressing your customers, improving loyalty delighting and astounding customers and recovering their loyalty The secret to negotiation skills and closing multi-million deals

Driving Organisational Development through the optimum work culture Insight into the role of Human Resources in relation to business development and success Understanding how to develop a motivating and enriching workforce culture through employee engagement Learning how to identify workforce components and design work environment, systems, HR policies, rewards, and educate leaders to understand and appreciate workforce generational differences

Mohammad Al-Mansour
Organization Development Consultant
Mohammad Al-Mansour is an Organization Development Consultant working for Saudi Aramco. Mr. Mansour has over 25 years of rich and diversified experience in the oil industry operation, technical support, planning, and development at leadership positions. During the past eight years he developed consulting skills and expertise in the areas of strategic planning, organization development, job evaluation, and process improvement. He also worked for one year (2011) with a global HR consulting company in New York, U.S.A.

Hisham Al-Dabbagh
Management and Leadership Training, Crestcom International
Hisham Dabbagh is a certified facilitator of Crestcom International. His international experience at Unilever, together with his excellent communication skills, makes him a well respected facilitator. Some of his clients in KSA include: The National Commercial Bank (NCB), Bupa Middle East, The International Medical Center (IMC), Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Magrabi Hospitals & Centers, Abudawood Group (Clorox), Toyota Abul-Latif Jameel, Fakeeh Hospital and the Fitaihi Holding Group.

IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programmes, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPCs large scale conferences are market leading must attend events for their respective industries. IQPC produces more than 1,700 events annually around the world, and continues to grow. Founded in 1973, IQPC now has offices in major cities across six continents including: Bengaluru, Berlin, Dubai, London, New York, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, and Toronto. IQPC leverages a global research base of best practices to produce an unrivalled portfolio of conferences. www.iqpc.ae

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SUMMIT DAY ONE

Monday 15 October 2012
08:15 08:40 Registration, refreshments and networking Chairmans welcome and opening remarks

Dr. Mahmoud M. Khan, Chairman, HR Awareness Group - Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Managing Director of HR Consultancy Firm, Vision Plus

Setting new frameworks to support employee and organisational development

09:00
Opening Keynote Presentation

Insight into new HR initiatives set by the Ministry of Labor - The HR portal for professional development
Understanding the dynamics of the HR portal and why it had been created by the Ministry of Labor Learning how the HR portal needs to be utilised in order to drive HR professional development Identify key factors for the guaranteed professional development of HR Managers

Dr. Mohamad Mostafa Mahmoud, Advisor to the Minister of Labor, Executive Director, Madina Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship
09:40
Keynote Case Study

McDonald's Saudisation success in promoting a diverse working environment

Insight into how McDonalds achieves high Saudisation standards Creating an inclusive culture to make diversity an advantage Learning how McDonalds attracts and retains Saudi nationals

H.H Prince Waleed N. F. Al-Saud, Vice President, McDonalds

10:20 10:50
Human Resource Management and Hospital Accreditation

Networking and refreshment break

Understanding the role of HR in the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia

Evaluating technical training available and adopting the best training solutions for the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia Implementing successful on the job training through expatriates in order to gurantee the highest standards

Dr. Zuber M. Shaikh, PhD (TQM), FACHE, ASHHRA, Quality Coordinator, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group Insight into WIPROs HR practices in Saudi Arabia vs the rest of the world: Saudisation, global policies and beyond
Learning from the WIPRO Saudisation success: the planning, delivery and the results Understanding how WIPRO transforms its HR strategies in order to secure long-term compliance with regulations Comparing WIPROs HR practices in Saudi Arabia vs the rest of the world Speaker to be confirmed Networking lunch break and prayer time

11:30
Case Study

12:10 13:40

Transforming the HR function into a strategic force to drive organisational and business objectives
Understanding the role of HR as business partner and how to drive organisational development Insight into how the HR sector can lead to business growth Overview of the best HR practices that businesses need in order to grow and expand regionally and internationally

Ahmed Al Homoud, HR Director, GE

Collaboration initiatives bewteen educational institutes and the private sector to deliver employable youth talent
14:20
Panel Discussion

Exploring the relationship between the education sector and corporates in developing students for the workplace
Understanding the role of schools and universities in the integration process of fresh national graduates into the private sector Collaboration strategies to enable the curriculum to support employer and job requirements Analysing internships, work placements and graduate schemes Speakers to be confirmed from the Ministry of Education and University Institutions Networking and refreshment break

15:00

Closing the gap between education and market requirements

Communicating company values, job roles and expectations to national graduates to ensure effective hiring Communicating industry needs and collaborating with Universities in order to implement more practical curriculum courses and deliver more employable students Fine tuning your recruitment process to successfully identify national graduates who will excel in your business

Ali M. Al-Zahrani, Director of HR, Ewaan

15:40

This section of the agenda is designed for group participants and allows for an open discussion to share ideas, experiences and new initiatives that can support the progression of the HR sector in Saudi Arabia
Table 1: The importance of gender balance and the core strategies needed to attract and integrate Saudi women into your workplace Table 2: Oil, Gas and Energy: Attracting high caliber recruits and developing a solid training programme Table 3: Creating a positive, diverse working environment and encouraging internal development of national employees Chairpermans closing remarks End of Day 1

Roundtable Discussions

16:20

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SUMMIT DAY TWO

Tuesday 16 October 2012
Developing the optimum working culture and establishing company values within your organisation
08:15 08:40 Registration, refreshments and networking Chairmans welcome and opening remarks

09:00

Dr. Mahmoud M. Khan, Chairman, HR Awareness Group - Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Managing Director of HR Consultancy Firm, Vision Plus The importance of gender balance and the core strategies needed to attract and integrate Saudi women into your workplace
Understanding the benefits of having a gender balance in the workforce Identifying the role of women in the Saudisation process Addressing challenges related to the creation of a balanced gender work environment

Akif Tashkandi, Human Resources Director, Boeing International Support Systems Saudi Arabia Ltd
09:40

The role of Corporate Social Responsibility in helping nationalisation

Insight into initiatives such as supporting Productive Families to reduce unemployed Saudi nationals Understanding how planning task oriented trainings help to improve the society Flourishing your company with positive sources to improve your teams vision and loyalty towards the organization Speaker to be confirmed soon visit www.hrcongresssaudi.com for the latest announcements

10:20 10:50

Networking and refreshment break

Advanced knowledge transfer strategies to encourage an integrated working environment

Adapting the roles of expatriate workers to include training of national staff and transferring technical knowledge Implementing successful on the job training through expatriates Modifying expatriate contracts and including training tasks in order to boost local performance

Dr. Mahmoud M. Khan, Chairman, HR Awareness Group - Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Managing Director of HR Consultancy Firm, Vision Plus
11.30

Leading a multi-generation workforce to support business growth, enable knowledge transfer, motivate employees and maximize revenue
Insight into workforce generations dynamics and statistics and what that means for HR leaders Understanding your companys workforce generation mix and how to deal with their different capabilities, limitations, motivators and communication style Analyzing each generations perception with regard to their concept of work-life balance, progression expectations, teamwork structure, and willingness to change job/career Exploring your workforce needs to develop proper rewards, policies, retention programmes, communication approach and career planning

Mohammad Al-Mansour, Organization Development Consultant, Saudi Aramco

12:10 Networking lunch break and prayer time

Driving your retention rates through effective talent management and training
13:10

Creating training, development and continuous assessment schemes - On the Job Training (OJT)
Understanding what the OJT system is and its implementation in big international organisations Evaluating the benefits of on campus training in order to strengthen the technical skills of your staff Understanding the value behind exchange programs with your business partner in order to boost your staff performance

Omar Siraj, HR Consultant, Siraj Consulting

13:50

Identifying Talent and Encouraging Further Development

Identifying the best strategy to forecast talent recognition and development Implementing a practical framework for identifying and developing high calibre employees Understanding how and where to use scientifically proven assessment tools to develop leadership talent Outlining approaches for effectively and economically developing future Saudi leaders

Hisham Najib Mossalli, Vice President, Business Support Services, IBS construction
14:30

This section of the agenda is designed for group participants and allows for an open discussion to share ideas, experiences and new initiatives that can support the progression of the HR sector in Saudi Arabia
Table 1: Hospitality & tourism: Improving industry perceptions and working to improve Customer Service Table 2: Retaining top talent: Learning how to optimise your retention strategy and reducing staff turnover Table 3: Discussing the benefits of incorporating CSR into the core business strategy of your company End of Day 2

Roundtable Discussions

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HR CONGRESS SAUDI ARABIA

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International Summit: 15 & 16 October 2012 Interactive Workshops: 14 & 17 October 2012

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