Tracks
The conference is organized around the
foundation pillars for building a world
class knowledge-based economy:
Day 1 |
Knowledge-based Economy This session provides the context to the conference by highlighting the need for effective innovation, entrepreneurship and incubation to build a knowledge-based economy" Technology Innovation Local and international experts will share their thoughts and discuss the critical elements of how to create an innovative nation and the cultural challenges for successful innovation in business Day 2 |
Technology Entrepreneurship The how of creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem and the building of an entrepreneurial talent pool will be discussed and debated at the conference with an international speaker and local entrepreneurs. Technology Incubation International experts and local incubation professionals will discuss the best practices of business incubation. Day 3 |
Incubator Management Training Training provided for an invited audience of incubator planners and managers. The sessions aim to develop an understanding of business incubation definitions, principles, models and success factors. Technology Entrepreneurial Success Stories The evening session will show case BADIR Incubators client success stories. BADIR Incubator clients will present their businesses and discuss with conference participants the issues and support related to their success. Day 4, 5 & 6 |
KSA Start-up Weekend The conference will be followed by a weekend of training and discussions for new and potential startup technology entrepreneurs. It is based around the Kauffmann Foundation Global Start-up Weekend workshops. Local and regional entrepreneurs will help develop the skills and knowledge of new start entrepreneurs - supporting them to take an idea and develop a planned approach to launching and commercializing the idea. |