ThinkTank Event Bahrain series

Dear Valued Members,

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our HBS Think Tank series event in Bahrain, on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024.

Join us on for an insightful session on "Local Talent: Global Reach Bahrain: A Hub for Talent."

This exclusive event, in collaboration with Bahrain Economic Development Board the will focus on the evolving talent landscape amid technological advancements and the green transition. 

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, June 25th, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (AST)
• Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Sky Bridge 1 & 2, Bahrain
• Location Map: Four Seasons Hotel, Sky Bridge 1 & 2, Bahrain
  
  

Agenda:

• 09:30 – 10:00: Registration and Networking
• 10:00 – 10:15: Opening Remarks by Maryam AlQaseer
• 10:15 – 10:30: Fireside Chat with H.E. Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, moderated by Maryam AlQaseer, Country Head Bahrain HBS Club of the GCC
• 10:30 – 11:10: Panel Discussion with:
• • Nada Al Saeed, Chief of Strategy & Research, Bahrain EDB
  • Alaa Saeed, Co-founder, Array Innovation
  • Professor Dr. Ciarán Ó Catháin, Chief Executive Officer, Bahrain Polytechnic
  • Moderated by: Megha Mittal, Chartered Member HBS Club of GCC, CEO and Board Member, MemiFriends
• 11:10 – 11:30: Q&A Session
• 11:30 – 11:45: Closing Remarks by Saleh Lootah, President, HBS Club of GCC
• 11:45 – 12:45: Lunch & Networking
  
  

Key Discussion Points:

• Economic implications of a talent shortage over the next decade
• GCC countries' infrastructure readiness to address talent shifts
• Essential skill sets for the next 5-10 years
• Collaboration between public and private sectors to bridge the tech talent gap
• Educational measures to instill a future-ready mindset in the youth
• Necessary programs to equip the workforce for upcoming challenges
  
  

This event will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and Harvard Business School alumni to discuss and devise strategies for navigating the future talent landscape.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore how Bahrain is addressing these disruptions and preparing for the future.