BIC TALK: UK – Saudi Smart Cities and Technology Forum

UK/Saudi Smart Cities and Technology Forum

Organiser: Saudi-British Joint Business Council in collaboration with UK Science and Innovation Network 

Venue: Level39

Meeting featuring CEO of Big Innovation Centre, Professor Birgitte Andersen in opening Session on “UK and Saudi experience in promoting innovation and successful tech-ecosystems: The catalyst role of universities and venture capital”

• Welcome by Chris Innes-Hopkins and Dr Jan Ward, Directors, SBJBC UK
• Introduction to Level39: Ben Brabyn, Head of Level39
• Keynote Address: Dr Mike Short, Chief Scientific Adviser, Department for International Trade
• Presentation on Saudi smart city plans: Abdulaziz AlGhifaili, International Office Director – UK, Ministry of Investment

UK and Saudi experience in promoting innovation and successful tech-ecosystems: The catalyst role of universities and venture capital

• Ben Brabyn, Head of Level39 (Moderator)
• Omar Almajdouie, Founding Partner, Raed Ventures
• Roxana Mohammadian-Molina, Chief Strategy Officer, Blend Network
• Simon Spier, Head of International Trade, TechUK
• Professor Birgitte Andersen, CEO & CoCreator, Big Innovation Centre
• Hashim Alawadi, CEO, Tech Invest Com

Focus on major UK and Saudi smart city project developments & technology trends: Opportunities for collaboration
• Akin Adamson, Director Middle East, Ricardo Energy & Environment (Moderator)
• Hanaa Youssef, Programme Manager, Centre of Excellence for NEOM Research, King
Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)
• David Reavley, CEO, Solar Water plc
• Nasser AlRayes, Digital Transformation Expert, National Digital Transformation Unit