LEWAS 2024
Program Schedule
Program Schedule
Programme Schedule
Wednesday, November 27
Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
08:00 - 08:55
08:00 - 08:55
Registration & Networking
08:55 - 09:00
08:55 - 09:00
Symposium Opening
09:00 - 09:15
09:00 - 09:15
Opening Address
Speaker:
Basema Al Mahroos, CEO, Bapco, Tazweed
Speaker:
Basema Al Mahroos, CEO, Bapco, Tazweed
09:15 - 09:35
09:15 - 09:35
Tech Showcase
Beyond Bias: Using Digital Innovation to Strengthen Culture
and Inclusion
Speaker:
A presentation that shows how data analytics and Digital Innovation can support the growing of Inclusion in the Organization by accelerating the move from a state of Unconscious Incompetence towards one of Unconscious Competence, creating new habits and behaviors that are supported on Inclusive beliefs of the people in every corner of the organization.
Beyond Bias: Using Digital Innovation to Strengthen Culture
and Inclusion
Speaker:
A presentation that shows how data analytics and Digital Innovation can support the growing of Inclusion in the Organization by accelerating the move from a state of Unconscious Incompetence towards one of Unconscious Competence, creating new habits and behaviors that are supported on Inclusive beliefs of the people in every corner of the organization.
Speaker:
Carlos Sarmiento, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Global Director, SLB
Carlos Sarmiento, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Global Director, SLB
09:35 - 10:00
09:35 - 10:00
Leadership Insights
Who's Really Transforming in your Digital Transformation
(Hint: It's your Employees)?
Explore how true digital transformation should to focus not just on technology but also its people. Only by addressing both the technical and human elements can businesses unlock the full potential of digital transformation, leading to better outcomes for clients and customers.
Who's Really Transforming in your Digital Transformation
(Hint: It's your Employees)?
Explore how true digital transformation should to focus not just on technology but also its people. Only by addressing both the technical and human elements can businesses unlock the full potential of digital transformation, leading to better outcomes for clients and customers.
Moderator:
Carlos Sarmiento, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Global Director, SLB
Speakers:
Manal Alassaf, Executive Group Director, Information & Digital Delivery, Worley
Celestina Raggi, Vice President, Human Resources, ME & Africa, Emerson
Carlos Sarmiento, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Global Director, SLB
Speakers:
Manal Alassaf, Executive Group Director, Information & Digital Delivery, Worley
Celestina Raggi, Vice President, Human Resources, ME & Africa, Emerson
10:00 - 10:20
10:00 - 10:20
Leadership Fireside Chat
Delve into her remarkable career journey, providing us insights on what it takes to rise through the ranks, break barriers, and drive innovation.
Delve into her remarkable career journey, providing us insights on what it takes to rise through the ranks, break barriers, and drive innovation.
Moderator:
Eithne Treanor, Founder and CEO, E-Treanor Media
Speaker:
Nojoud Ghazi Al Hajjar, Business, Carrier & Regulatory HRBP GM, stc Group
Eithne Treanor, Founder and CEO, E-Treanor Media
Speaker:
Nojoud Ghazi Al Hajjar, Business, Carrier & Regulatory HRBP GM, stc Group
10:20 - 10:50
10:20 - 10:50
Coffee Break & Networking
10:50 - 11:20
10:50 - 11:20
Interactive Session
Reverse Mentorship: Listening to What GenZ has to say; Touching on Skills of Tomorrow
Learn how reverse mentorship has:
Reverse Mentorship: Listening to What GenZ has to say; Touching on Skills of Tomorrow
Learn how reverse mentorship has:
- Bridged generational divides and enhanced understanding (new skills) at work.
- Impacted career paths and professional growth.
- Shaped workplace dynamics and encouraged collaboration across generations.
Moderator:
Eithne Treanor, CEO, E-Treanor Media
Group 1:
Eithne Treanor, CEO, E-Treanor Media
Group 1:
- Juan Manuel Tovar, Vice President and Managing Director, KBR
- Amirah Alsuhaili, Technical Specialist, Business Development, KBR
- Dr. Basim Abussaud, Associate Professor, KFUPM
- Mohammed Almahasnah, Student, KFUPM
11:20 - 11:40
11:20 - 11:40
Fireside Chat
Diversity Fatigue
This session aims to address a pressing issue in the DEI landscape—how the challenge of diversity fatigue can stall progress, leading to reduced engagement and burnout. The session will explore strategies for recognizing and combating this fatigue, including fostering inclusive leadership, encouraging open dialogue, and implementing diversified approaches.
Diversity Fatigue
This session aims to address a pressing issue in the DEI landscape—how the challenge of diversity fatigue can stall progress, leading to reduced engagement and burnout. The session will explore strategies for recognizing and combating this fatigue, including fostering inclusive leadership, encouraging open dialogue, and implementing diversified approaches.
Speakers:
Dr. Jennifer Shepard, HR Leader and DE&I Specialist
Lynn O'Connor, HR Leader, DEI Specialist, Co-Founder iSAW and GRWx
Dr. Jennifer Shepard, HR Leader and DE&I Specialist
Lynn O'Connor, HR Leader, DEI Specialist, Co-Founder iSAW and GRWx
11:40 - 12:10
11:40 - 12:10
Prayer & Networking Break
12:10 - 12:35
12:10 - 12:35
Panel Session
10 Easy Things You Can Do to Save Male Allyship
A critical factor in women's' career success and breaking through barriers for gender diversity is the prevalence of male allyship. Learn practical ways to become an effective male ally.
10 Easy Things You Can Do to Save Male Allyship
A critical factor in women's' career success and breaking through barriers for gender diversity is the prevalence of male allyship. Learn practical ways to become an effective male ally.
Moderator:
Martin Elliot, Chief Strategy Officer, iSAW
Panelists:
Firas Zawati, Business Development Director, KBR
Dr. Basim Abussaud, Associate Professor, KFUPM
Martin Elliot, Chief Strategy Officer, iSAW
Panelists:
Firas Zawati, Business Development Director, KBR
Dr. Basim Abussaud, Associate Professor, KFUPM
12:35 - 13:15
12:35 - 13:15
Case Study
Innovation as a Catalyst for DEI, Real-World Case Studies
How do we innovate, enable and accelerate Diversity and Inclusion within our companies? Innovation is sparked through sharing of challenges, ideas and what work practices. Learn from peer-to-peer sharing of tried and tested actionable good practices, creating breakthrough thinking to enable the drive for greater gender equality across the Energy sector.
Innovation as a Catalyst for DEI, Real-World Case Studies
How do we innovate, enable and accelerate Diversity and Inclusion within our companies? Innovation is sparked through sharing of challenges, ideas and what work practices. Learn from peer-to-peer sharing of tried and tested actionable good practices, creating breakthrough thinking to enable the drive for greater gender equality across the Energy sector.
Speakers:
Sarah Beattie, Director, WPC Energy
Nancy Speidel, Founder and CEO, iSAW
Mahavir Kothari, Group SVP - Shared Services, Bapco Energies
Sarah Beattie, Director, WPC Energy
Nancy Speidel, Founder and CEO, iSAW
Mahavir Kothari, Group SVP - Shared Services, Bapco Energies
13:15 - 14:15
13:15 - 14:15
Lunch Break
14:15 - 15:05
14:15 - 15:05
Wellness Session
Burnout Check
This session will explore the essentials of understanding, preventing, and managing burnout. It aims to help attendees identify the symptoms, causes, and impact of burnout on both personal and professional life. Participants will learn practical strategies for stress management, gain insights into recognizing burnout in colleagues, and discover ways to offer meaningful support.
Burnout Check
This session will explore the essentials of understanding, preventing, and managing burnout. It aims to help attendees identify the symptoms, causes, and impact of burnout on both personal and professional life. Participants will learn practical strategies for stress management, gain insights into recognizing burnout in colleagues, and discover ways to offer meaningful support.
Speakers:
Dr. Sherry McAllister, Chairwoman, iSAW
Ahmad Abu Ahmad, Health Promotion Advisor, John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Dr. Sherry McAllister, Chairwoman, iSAW
Ahmad Abu Ahmad, Health Promotion Advisor, John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
15:05 - 15:35
15:05 - 15:35
Leadership Insights
The Leadership Mindset: Why is real-time leadership so hard?
Do you sometimes feel stuck as a leader, while at other times everything seems effortless? The explanation often lies in your own psychological state. When you’re in the zone, you express yourself naturally, venture beyond the familiar to pursue ambitious goals, embody your highest values, and embrace learning—and can accomplish extraordinary things. But four common stumbling blocks can prevent you from entering it: the misperceptions that there are no alternatives, that there is no hope, that there is no time, and that there is no need for leadership. Those misperceptions can be overcome, however, if you ask the right questions and follow a handful of practices designed to open your mind to a world of possibilities
The Leadership Mindset: Why is real-time leadership so hard?
Do you sometimes feel stuck as a leader, while at other times everything seems effortless? The explanation often lies in your own psychological state. When you’re in the zone, you express yourself naturally, venture beyond the familiar to pursue ambitious goals, embody your highest values, and embrace learning—and can accomplish extraordinary things. But four common stumbling blocks can prevent you from entering it: the misperceptions that there are no alternatives, that there is no hope, that there is no time, and that there is no need for leadership. Those misperceptions can be overcome, however, if you ask the right questions and follow a handful of practices designed to open your mind to a world of possibilities
Speaker:
Denise Mannix, President, LINE
Denise Mannix, President, LINE
15:35 - 15:45
15:35 - 15:45
Closing Remarks
15:45
15:45
Networking & Coffee
LEWAS AWARDS GALA DINNER
Wednesday, November 27
Gulf Hotel, Bahrain
19:00 - 19:15
19:00 - 19:15
Doors Open
19:15 - 19:20
19:15 - 19:20
Welcome Address
19:20 - 19:30
19:20 - 19:30
Opening Gala Dinner Remarks
19:30 - 20:30
19:30 - 20:30
Awards Ceremony
20:30 - 20:50
20:30 - 20:50
Awards Panel
Panelists:
Finalist - Rising Star
Finalist - Leading with Excellence
Finalist - Woman of Achievement
Finalist - Professor
Finalist - Rising Star
Finalist - Leading with Excellence
Finalist - Woman of Achievement
Finalist - Professor
20:50 - 21:00
20:50 - 21:00
Women 10x Middle East Launch
21:00
21:00
Close of Dinner
