A practical workshop for professionals across industries to build a foundational understanding of AI. Participants will explore key AI concepts, see real-world applications, and gain hands-on experience with easy-to-use AI tools. The workshop also covers how to identify AI opportunities and important ethical considerations, helping attendees confidently support AI initiatives in their organizations.
Managers, team leads, executives, and department heads
No technical background required
Basic familiarity with digital tools is a plus
Dr. Naveed Iftikhar is an AI strategist, academic and entrepreneur with extensive experience in leading trainings for business leaders and youth in KSA and other parts of the world. He holds a Ph.D. from the Biden School of University of Delaware with a focus on technology ecosystem, knowledge spillovers and entrepreneurship. Dr Naveed has trained hundreds of professionals and leaders from Banks, Manufacturing Companies and City Management. He has helped many organizations in KSA and globally in adopting AI to solve complex challenges. He has led a team of AI academics and professionals to launch of atomcamp Arabia at LEAP 2025 under MCIT's Future Skills Initiative to help achieve Saudi Vision 2030.
Dr. Mobin Javed is a leading expert in cybersecurity, privacy, and AI. She is a PhD and Post Doc from UC Berkley. She is a Visiting Scientist at ICSI Berkeley and Saarland University Germany, and leads the SIA Research Group at LUMS. Her award-winning work focuses on threat detection, usable security, responsible AI, AI education, Data Science for Social Good and AI in high-risk settings. A dedicated educator, she champions inclusive and ethical tech education.
