Future Talent Summit
Abu Dhabi
October 5-6, 2022
An invitation-only gathering of policymakers, corporate executives, and university leaders from around the world. Nominated leaders meet for a 2-day executive event in one of the most innovative, and ambitious locations in the world
NYU Abu Dhabi
NYU Abu Dhabi hosts the Future Talent Summit 2022. NYU Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new model of higher education, dedicated at once to excellence in teaching, research and to advancing cooperation and progress on humanity’s challenges
Global
+150 world-leaders from 40 countries participating, adding a diverse set of perspectives, insights and connections
Cross-sector
Governmental, educational and industry leaders shaping global, cross-industry and cross-sector alliances for the future
Impact
An action-oriented setting. Talks, roundtables, and facilitated personal meeting agendas to ensures tangible outcomes
Tailored
Participants are connected with executive planners pre-event. Enabling tailored agendas and personal meeting schedules
About the Event
Welcome to Future Talent Summit, an invitation-only gathering of policymakers, corporate executives, and university leaders from around the world. In disruptive times, with macro-political sensitivity, accelerating digitization and a changing talent landscape, the world calls for its employers, educators and policymakers to connect, learn, and advance. The Future Talent Summit in Abu Dhabi represents a pivotal moment for the world’s leaders to gather, realign and partner on talent strategies and policies able to serve organizations, educational institutions and societies for generations to come
Dates
October 5-6, 2022
Location
NYU Abu Dhabi
Invitation
info@futuretalentcouncil.com
+90 532 417 19 58
Honorary Participants & Contributors
Mariët Westermann
Vice Chancellor
NYU Abu Dhabi
Daniel Kjellsson
CEO
Future Talent Council
Lisa Coleman
SVP, Global Inclusion & Strategic Innovation, NYU
Monroe France
Senior Associate Vice President, Global Engagement & Inclusive Leadership, NYU
H.E. Jassem Al Bloushi
Member of the Board of Trustees
Rubu’ Qarn Foundation
Bernadine Karunaratne
Head of Talent Development
Mario Bastoni
Exec. Director, People & Development
Abu Dhabi Department of Finance
Kate Barker
Minister’s Strategic Advisor on HR
UAE Prime Minister’s Office
Dr. Arif Al Hammadi
Exec. Vice President
Khalifa University
Omar M. Almahmoud
CEO
The ICT Fund, TDRA
Charlotte Chédeville
Regional Director, MENA
CIPD
Sofian Lamali
Global Head of Leadership Development
SABIC
Sharan Singh
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Minerva Project
Latifah Daud
Exec. Director, Strategic Human Capital
Malaysia Sovereign Wealth Fund
Dr. Philip Quirke
Executive Dean, Education
Higher Colleges of Technology
Prof. Michael Allen
Ass. Provost, Faculty Affairs & Research
Zayed University
Lama Bechara Chivi
CEO
Babilou Group
Ayman Ashour
CEO
Siemens UAE
Agenda, Oct 5
If you have any questions in regards to the agenda, please email summit@futuretalentcouncil.com
Oct 5
09:00
Session
Breakfast
Oct 5
10:00
Session
Welcome adress: A platform for Global Collaboration. Daniel Kjellsson (SWE), CEO of Future Talent Council, and Sylvana Laham (LB), Chief People Officer, IPS
Time
10:10
Session
Welcome adress: Welcome to NYU Abu Dhabi. Mariet Westermann (NL), Vice Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi
Time
10:20
Session
The (Now Accelerated) Future of Work & Learning: Kate Barker (UAE), UAE Prime Minister’s Office. Introduced by Emir Cetinel (TR), Head of Operations, Future Talent Council
Time
10:40
Session
Break with refreshments
Time
11:00
Session
A Vision for Talent: Diversity, Inclusion, Success
Dr. Lisa Coleman
Senior Vice President for Global Inclusion & Strategic Innovation
NYU
Monroe France
Senior Associate Vice President for Global Engagement & Inclusive Leadership
NYU
Time
11:30
Session
Hybrid Workforce: The Changing Landscape of Collaboration
Prof. Mark Mortensen (U.S), Professor of organizational behavior, INSEAD Business School
Time
12:00
Session
Lunch
Time
13:30
Session
The Future World-Leaders: Student Panel
Time
13:50
Session
What CEOs Say: The Future is Focused on Talent
Ayman Ashour (UAE)
CEO, Siemens
Lama Chivi (UAE)
CEO of Babilou Group
Omar M. Almahmoud (UAE)
CEO, ICT Fund, TDRA
Alaa AbuSiam (JO)
CEO, Egis
Moderator: Katherine Drummond (U.S)
CHRO, NYU Abu Dhabi
Time
14:30
Session
The Future of Work is Learning
Nancy W. Gleason (U.S)
Director of the Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Practice in Political Science at NYU Abu Dhabi
Time
15:00
Session
Break with refreshments
Time
15:15
Session
Talent Development in the Digital Age
Dr. Arif Al Hammadi
Executive Vice President, Khalifa University
Dr. Philip Quirke
Executive Dean of Education, Higher Colleges of Technology
Prof. Michael Allen
Ass. Provost for Faculty Affairs & Research, Zayed University
Moderator: Sharan Singh (TT), Managing Director, Minerva Project
Time
15:45
Session
Roundtables (rooms 1-4)
Room 1: Future Skills
Introduction by Nancy W. Gleason (U.S)
Director of the Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning and an Associate Professor of Practice in Political Science at NYU Abu Dhabi
Room 2: Hybrid Workforce: A New Talent Strategy For a New Time
Introduction talk by Mark Mortensen,
Professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD Business School
Roundtable facilitated by Emir Cetinel, Future Talent Council
Room 3: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: What “Belonging” Looks Like Post-Pandemic
Room 4: Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: Attracting and Retaining Talent in a New Era
Introduction talk by Simona Bembo (IT) on using AI for matching talent with employers. Roundtable dialogue facilitated by Luc Jones (IN)
Head of Senior Level Permanent Staffing – India, Randstad
Time
16:45
Session
Executive Summary & Thank You
Agenda, Oct 6
If you have any questions in regards to the agenda, please email summit@futuretalentcouncil.com
Oct 6
09:00
Session
Breakfast
Oct 6
10:00
Session
Recap day 1, and Welcome to day 2
Daniel Kjellsson, CEO, Future Talent Council
Oct 6
10:00
Session
What 500 Million Workers Want:
Trend report From Inside the World’s Largest Workforces
Luc Jones (IN), Head of Senior Level Permanent Staffing, Randstad India
Oct 6
10:25
Session
Storytelling for Stronger Careers, Organizations, and Societies
Nicole Cattell (U.S), Emmy Award Winning filmmaker, Guggenheim Fellow in Filmmaking, and VP at Strayer University
Oct 6
11:00
Session
Break with refreshments
Oct 6
11:15
Session
A Time for Talent Leaders to Act:
What 2030 Leadership Looks Like
Sofian Lamali (SA), Global Head of Leadership Development, SABIC
Oct 6
11:45
Session
Roundtables
Room 9: Skills Development Strategy
Introduction by Stuart Vohmann (AUS), CEO and founder of Exceller8
Roundtable facilitated by Sofian Lamali, Global Head of Leadership Development, SABIC
Room 5: Future of Education: What is the Value Proposition of the Next-Gen Educational Institution?
Introduction by Sharan Singh, Managing Director, Minerva Project
Oct 6
12:45
Session
Thank you & Next steps
Monroe France, Senior Associate Vice President for Global Engagement & Inclusive Leadership
NYU
Oct 6
13:00
Session
Lunch
Quick Facts
- October 5-6, 2022
- NYU Abu Dhabi
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- summit@futuretalentcouncil.com
- WhatsApp: +90 532 417 19 58
Covid-19 Protocol
To enter public spaces in Abu Dhabi, such as NYU, you need to show a “Green Pass” on the Alhosn app.
1. Download the app from Appstore or Google Play
2. Register
3. If you are arriving to the UAE, quick PCR tests are available at all airports. Results are being automatically submitted to the app – and your status changes from “Unverified” to “Green”
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