Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2015
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2015
2015ملتقى اإلبـداع وريـادة األعـمـال Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 29 April 2015 -10 Rajab 1436 H, King Abdulaziz Historical Hall, UQU, Makkah, KSA Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 Market Synergy Introductory Brochure 29 April 2015, corresponding to 10 Rajab 1436 Umm Al-Qura University – King Abdulaziz Historical Hall Makkah Al-Mukarama – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 Transforming innovations into a knowledge-based economy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 Entrepreneurship is the force that drives innovation, and innovation in entrepreneurship fuels the economy.. Innovation is vital for the durability of any country. the kingdom’s entrepreneurial culture by encouraging and fostering the development of entrepreneurial ideas and skills of its students. UQU’s initiatives are enabling cutting edge research and knowledge exchange activities on how innovation can make business more competitive across all sectors, and help Saudi Arabia improve public services and meet the social, environmental and economic challenges it faces. The center aims to advance knowledge on innovation through high quality independent research that engages directly with policy and practitioners. Over the last few decades Saudi Arabia has changed considerably, growing from strength to strength because of its focus on adapting to the unique challenges the country faces, transforming society into a knowledge-based economy, through innovation and entrepreneurship. Innovation and entrepreneurship form the backbone of the kingdom, and are essential for the development and success of business and industry. Entrepreneurs are the drivers of the country’s commerce, and the innovators of its economy. Saudi Arabia’s leading universities, companies and NGO’s have all undertaken initiatives in order to promote innovation and entrepreneurship and bring together the power of ideas and technology to create new ventures and support the kingdom’s growth across all sectors. By embracing innovation to keep up with the pace of change in the kingdom, entrepreneurs are moving steadily forward with a wealth of creative and innovative ideas that transform into competitive products and services, helping to fulfil the kingdom’s needs, while also allowing entrepreneurs and their businesses to garner financial gains that in turn help to boost Saudi Arabia’s economy. The innovation and entrepreneurship forum will be a global gathering for the leading minds in these fields. It will provide a chance for them to share best practices, expert knowledge, and ideas that will contribute towards Saudi Arabia’s knowledge-based economy. Umm al Qura’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, is aiding 3 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 The Forum Tracks A unique gathering of experts and decision makers from around the world will gather at the forum, to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. By brainstorming best practices, knowledge, research, and innovative and entrepreneurial ideas, delegates at the forum will contribute to the development and support of Saudi Arabia’s knowledge-based economy. The theme of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 is Market Synergy The forum will be organized around three main tracks: Track 01 Building bridges between universities and market Track 02 The private sector perspective of the liaison with the universities In this track success stories of how the relationship between universities and the market can really work,will be highlighted. Examples will be given of ideas and products that were developed at educational institutions and then transferred to the commercial market successfully, along with an explanation of exactly how that success was achieved. The requirements of the private sector will be explored in this track, to explain in detail what this sector needs from universities in order to take products and ideas to market. Looking at the other side of the relationship, attendees will also hear what the universities need from the private sector to establish the same outcome. Track 03 Entrepreneurs and Universities This track will look at entrepreneurs themselves, and hear what they think they need from universities. This will help universities to get an idea of what they can do to help entrepreneurs go to market with their products and ideas. 4 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 Target Attendees Talent alone is not enough for a thriving innovation and entrepreneurship program, an ‘ecosystem’ is needed The three pivotal sub-systems include three clusters of stakeholders: talent, infrastructure and investment. UQU’s strategy is to provide regular forums for these three groups to meet, network and exchange ideas on how to develop an innovative and entrepreneurial environment, that will continue to grow. Talent Technology parks Key Stakeholders of National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiatives Investment The forum seeks to attract stakeholders who, when grouped together, create the required environment for a thriving innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem Forum participants will include: Talent • Inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs • Researchers and developers, educators and scientists • Technology experts and trainers • Management consultants and financial advisors • Infrastructure Technology parks • University R&D centers • National innovation and entrepreneurship programs • Technology incubation programs • Innovation and entrepreneurship NGOs • Patent offices and intellectual property protection officers Investment • Banks and financial institutions • National funding programs • University R&D, and innovation funding programs • Private sector company programs • NGO’s financial support • Venture capitalists and private investors 5 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2015 THE ORGANIZER... Umm Al-Qura University Serving the Holy city of Makkah... Umm Al-Qura University is dedicated to supporting the kingdom’s policy to advance all research that serves Saudi Arabia’s holy places, and ensures the safety and comfort of visitors from around the world Vice Presidency of Business & Innovation Umm Al-Qura’s position in the holy city of Makkah makes it a distinguished academic institution dedicated to serving the kingdom’s knowledge based economy. The Business and Innovation Program continually contributes to the development of human resources and innovative services and products for both the public and private sectors, based on the requirements of the city of Makkah, and the kingdom’s development plans. The program is designed to meet the kingdom’s aim of transferring and investing in knowledge to enhance society and services. It boasts a Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a Center of Technology Transfer, business incubators, an intellectual property office, and technical innovation centers. It also houses the Institute of Research and Consulting studies, and a center for vocational support. UQU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute The university launched this program as its latest initiative in support of the strategic development plans of the holy city, to aid and maintain its transformation into a vibrant knowledge-based economy. Organizing Committee... Nabeel A. Koshak, Ph.D. Badryah Al Jahdali, Ph.D. Twitter : @nkoshak Dr. Saleh Basalamah President f Vice President for Business & Innovation, Umm Al-Qura University Vice Chairman of BOD, Makkah Techno Valley Co. Vice-Dean for women department, Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Umm Al-Qura University Deputy Director KACST GIS Technology Innovation Center Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Fawaz A. Saad, Ph.D. Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute Twitter : @FawazSaad Dr. Anas Basalamah Assistant Professor, Umm Al-Qura University Fahim, Makani and Core Blu Prof. Mohammad Kasim Ibrahim Adviser Vice Presidency of Business & Innovation, (Intellectual property management) Dr. Ali Al-Shaery Dean of the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies Osamah R. Alamri, Ph.D. Dr. Wadia Al barqawi CEO, Makkah Techno Valley Company Twitter : @alamrio General Supervisor, Makkah Techno Valley 6 Supporting Organizations ﻣﺮﻛﺰ اﻻﺑﺘﻜﺎر اﻟﺘﻘﻨﻲ ﻷﻧﻈﻤﺔ اﻟﻤﻌﻠﻮﻣﺎت اﻟﺠﻐﺮاﻓﻴﺔ / UQUBI / UQUBI Umm Al-Qura University P.O.Box : 715 Makkah 21955 Saudi Arabia, Tel.: 00966125270000 ext : 1596, Fax: 00966125271229 Email : [email protected] www.ieforum.org www.ieforum.org