Abdul Karim Bin Muharib
General Manager - Renad Al Majd (RMG)
General Manager of Renad Al-Majd Information Technology (RMG) since 2011, with 15+ years' experience in the private and banking sectors in Saudi Arabia. He holds bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Marketing Management, ITIL certification, and a CQI | IRCA fellowship. He is also the Managing Director of Technology Group, co-founder of Comprehensive Quality Solutions, and has been involved in platforms such as 'medjobs' and 'one E-mail.' Additionally, he is a strategic partner of the Green Energy Association and chairs several technology forums.
Eng. Fayyad Bayan
Expert in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation – (RMG)
Founder and CEO of Rynad Al Majd Company (RMG) with over 19 years of experience in digital transformation, strategic planning, governance, quality, technical infrastructure, and the management of services and cybersecurity. He has contributed to developing more than 25 strategies for digital transformation and artificial intelligence, as well as 6 data management strategies, in addition to his involvement in strategic, governance, risk, and compliance projects both inside and outside the Kingdom. He is an internationally certified trainer by Microsoft, PECB, and PeopleCert, having trained over 4,000 trainees in three languages. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer and Communications Engineering and multiple prestigious global certificates from Berkeley, Yale, and MIT, in addition to advanced professional certifications such as CGEIT, ITIL Expert, PMP, TOGAF, and CISA.
Mr. Majed Mohammed bin Anzan
Director of the Saudi Innovation Club
Founder and President of the Saudi Innovation Club with over 25 years of experience in information technology and business development, with extensive expertise in managing digital platforms and innovative solutions. He has overseen 12 government digital platforms and multiple projects. An accredited consultant with the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority in the field of innovation, he has delivered more than 300 hours of consulting in innovation and entrepreneurship. He holds an MBA from the Open University of Malaysia and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from King Saud University. Passionate about innovation, he holds a Certified Professional credential from the Global Innovation Institute and is a founding member of the Saudi Association of the Global Innovation Institute. He has also served as a judge in more than 10 hackathons over the past two years.
Eng. Khaled Al-Afari
Head of the Center for Research and Technological Innovation – College of Communications and Information Technology in Riyadh
An experienced professional in the field of innovation, working in computer networks, with more than 25 years of expertise in information technology, education, and innovation. He has held several leadership positions in the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation. He has participated in national and international initiatives and represents the Kingdom in regional and global forums. His current research focuses on artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, contributing to advancing innovation and supporting the national transformation toward a sustainable digital future.
Dr. Bilal Ismail
Director of the Artificial Intelligence Department (RMG)
An expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics with over 15 years of experience. He has led and contributed to the implementation of innovative projects across diverse sectors, including predictive modeling, computer vision, and natural language processing using cutting-edge AI technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in machine learning applications in mining from Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria. In his current role, he oversees the development of AI use cases and drives innovation by leveraging emerging technologies to build intelligent, innovative, and sustainable solutions that support digital transformation and align with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
Eng. Osama Bandandi
Innovation and Creative Thinking Expert
President of the Jordan Chapter of the Global Innovation Institute and founding member of the Saudi Association of the Global Innovation Institute. He is an accredited Executive Innovation Assessor from the Global Innovation Institute and holds a Strategic Innovation Diploma. He has extensive experience in promoting a culture of innovation and creative thinking at both local and international levels and has contributed to the development of numerous innovative initiatives and programs. Author of the book “Jufoadi: Thinking Outside the Familiar”, which reflects his unique vision in transforming conventional ideas into impactful and innovative opportunities.
Ph.D. Hamoud AlRemal
Associate professor of Artificial Intelligence And Data Science - Al Jouf University
An expert in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Intelligence and Governance, and Digital Transformation. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Big Data), an M.Sc. in Computer Science (Data and AI), an MBA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems. He is a holder of patents in data analysis and Arabic text analysis, and has advanced certifications in Business Intelligence and Data Science. Distinguished by strong leadership, innovation, and project management skills, he has led numerous innovative projects and seeks to leverage emerging technologies to deliver innovative business solutions.
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