Bahrain stimulates discussion on open innovation and digital transformation
Under the patronage of Dr. Mohamed Mubarak Juma, Bahrain’s Minister of Education, Arabian Gulf University (AGU) will host a two-day international conference focused on open innovation and digital transformation. The event will be held on March 3rd and 4th at the Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel in Manama, Bahrain.
Unleash innovation and digital transformation
The conference is expected to attract prominent speakers, industry leaders, researchers, experts, and government officials from the technology and innovation field. The aim of the event is to create a platform for experts from different fields to interact, explore advanced technologies, network and discuss the future of innovation in the region.
Notable speakers and keynote speeches
The conference will feature a keynote address by Dr. Frédéric Caillou, a globally recognized expert on technology transfer and innovation management. Nick Kittle, author of Sustain Innovation. and academic researcher Professor Milan Bartov. Their insights will undoubtedly enrich the discussion and potentially shape the future of open innovation and digital transformation within the region and beyond.
Detailed agenda for the 2-day event
The first day of the conference will explore topics such as organizational theory and design in innovation management, the role of open innovation in organizational growth, and open innovation in sustainable development. Day two will explore emerging technologies for digital transformation, privacy and data protection in a digital world, the impact of digitization on organizational performance, and innovation in education and learning disabilities.
Professor and conference chairman Saud Al-Mahamid emphasized the importance of the conference. He sees this as an opportunity to drive economic and social development through innovation and digital transformation. The conference will address key areas such as health, education, transport and energy, making it a potentially transformative event for the GCC and the Arab world.