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Join AmCham Saudi Arabia as it launches its Education Committee on April 22nd from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter.


The theme of the event is "From Riyadh to Washington: Building Bridges in Education." The panel discussion will provide a platform to explore a few key topics, including:

  • How the Vision 2030 framework influences educational priorities and outcomes in Saudi Arabia
  • How the education system addresses the importance of global perspectives and cross-cultural competence in career preparation
  • Skills that are becoming increasingly valuable for future careers In the face of automation and artificial intelligence
  • How international schools and universities within Saudi Arabia contribute to the country's appeal as a destination for expatriate professionals
  • Key challenges and opportunities facing the Saudi education system


We hope to see you at our inaugural Education Committee event!


For questions regarding this event, please contact Mirka Young, AmCham Saudi Arabia Head of Events - Riyadh at events.riyadh@amchamksa.com.

Apr 22, 2024

18:30 - 21:00 GMT+3

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Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
6781 Abdullah Alsahmi St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12511
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Agenda

  • 18:30 - 19:00Registration and Networking
    19:00 - 19:05Remarks by AmCham Saudi Arabia
    19:05 - 19:15Presentation by Education Committee Leaders

    Dr. Maha Bawazir

    CEO of Global Education Consultancy

    Dr. Michael Mack

    Superintendent at International Schools Group

    19:15 - 19:25Keynote Speech by U.S. Embassy Riyadh

    Davida MacDonald

    Cultural Attachรฉ at U.S. Embassy Riyadh

    19:25 - 20:15Panel Discussion

    Ali E. Lejlic

    Counselor for Public Affairs at U.S. Embassy Riyadh

    Colin Boudreau

    Superintendent at American International School - Riyadh

    Dr. Steffen Sommer

    Director General of Misk Schools

    Ehab Gheidan

    Head of Education - MENA at Google

    Dr. Asma Alkadi

    CEO of Altarbyah Alislamyah Schools (TIS)

    Hans Ott

    Director of Teaching & Learning at International Schools Group

    20:15 - 20:30Participants Q&A
    20:30 - 21:00Closing Remarks and Networking

    Dr. Maha Bawazir

    CEO of Global Education Consultancy

Speakers

  • Ali E. Lejlic (Counselor for Public Affairs at U.S. Embassy Riyadh)

    Ali E. Lejlic

    Counselor for Public Affairs at U.S. Embassy Riyadh

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  • Davida MacDonald (Cultural Attachรฉ at U.S. Embassy Riyadh)

    Davida MacDonald

    Cultural Attachรฉ at U.S. Embassy Riyadh

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  • Colin Boudreau (Superintendent at American International School - Riyadh)

    Colin Boudreau

    Superintendent at American International School - Riyadh

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  • Dr. Steffen Sommer (Director General of Misk Schools)

    Dr. Steffen Sommer

    Director General of Misk Schools

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  • Ehab Gheidan (Head of Education - MENA at Google)

    Ehab Gheidan

    Head of Education - MENA at Google

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  • Dr. Asma Alkadi (CEO of Altarbyah Alislamyah Schools (TIS))

    Dr. Asma Alkadi

    CEO of Altarbyah Alislamyah Schools (TIS)

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  • Dr. Maha Bawazir (CEO of Global Education Consultancy)

    Dr. Maha Bawazir

    CEO of Global Education Consultancy

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  • Dr. Michael Mack (Superintendent at International Schools Group)

    Dr. Michael Mack

    Superintendent at International Schools Group

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  • Hans Ott (Director of Teaching & Learning at International Schools Group)

    Hans Ott

    Director of Teaching & Learning at International Schools Group

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