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About SHRM NxT MENA 2021

A virtual conference for the HR Community to come together and reflect on the lessons learned from the past year and prepare for the next step, the future of work. Get access to actionable insights, tools and strategies to propel towards a business world that is progressive, empathetic and innovative.

Join SHRM NxT 2021 MENA to stay ahead of the Best People Practices and Strategies for growth by “Unleashing Potential for Future Talent” and to create new possibilities in the world of work. Get concrete and practical take-away with a focus on transforming your organization and accelerating growth in the dynamic business environment.

Industry Relevant Content

SHRMI Events are always known to be Thought Provoking, with its high-quality content aligned to SHRM BoCK

Invest in yourself

Unique learning opportunities over two days of intense and thought-provoking sessions. Also earn 22+ Re-Certification credits (PDCs)

Learn from adversities

Using the learnings from 2020, the focus in 2021 is on redefining, streamlining, accelerating & thriving.

Real conversations held virtually

Enhance your skills through key note sessions, masterclasses, candid conversations, Expert talks & panel discussions.

Networking

Forge new connections and grow your peer network

Pre & Post Conference Seminars/Masterclasses

Further advance your learning with world class SHRM and premium partner Seminars/Masterclasses
#SHRMNxTMENA21 - Speakers

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP

President & CEO
SHRM

Marc Effron

President
The Talent Strategy Group
KenBlanchard

Ken Blanchard

Co-Founder
The Ken Blanchard Companies

Achal Khanna

Chief Executive Officer
SHRM East

Emily M. Dickens, J.D.

Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary, SHRM

Abdulkarim Alreshaid

Executive Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Services, Saudi Electricity Company

Jonathan Holmes

Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey & Africa (META) & Managing Director Professional Search & Interim EMEA, Korn Ferry

Abdullah Alzahrani

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tharwah
AbdulrahmanAlsheail

Abdulrahman Alsheail

Director, KPMG Saudi Arabia & MISK 2030 Leader

Khalid Khadim

Sr. Director Human Capital, UAE General Civil Aviation Authority

Susan Armstrong

Certified Global Talent Development Professional/International Speaker

Partika Raj

Director, Knowledge Advisory & Training, SHRM MEA

Yamen Zein

Senior Knowledge Advisor, SHRM MENA

David Fairhurst

Founder, OrgShakers

Mona Fekri

Chief Human Capital Officer, Ducab

Najib Makarem

Group Chief Human Capital Officer, BEEAH Group

Ronit Benbasat Rom

Executive Board Member, Israel America Chamber & Wizo

Belgin Ertam

VP HR - GE Middle East, North Africa & Turkiye (MENAT) & Head of Organization & Talent Development, GEIM
Stephen M. R. Covey

Stephen M. R. Covey

Co-Founder, CoveyLink & FranklinCovey
NickSchach

Nick Schacht,
SHRM-SCP

Chief Global Development Officer, SHRM

Raj Tanwar

Chief Strategy Officer & Head HR, Advantage Club

Fara Siddiqi

Global CHRO, Aster Group

Faris Alami

CEO, ISM

Nadeem Baig

CHRO, Aramex International LLC. - Dubai

Steve Rycroft

Area Vice President, EMEA, EdCast by Cornerstone

Sriram Rajan

Head Novartis Learning Institute, India, Novartis
AlexanderAlonso

Dr. Alexander Alonso, Ph.D, SHRM-SCP

Chief Knowledge Officer, SHRM
RobbHolman

Robb Holman

CEO, Holman International
Heba Makram

Heba Makram

Transformational Lead - HR, Emirates Group

Haithem A Albalawi

Chief HR Officer, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH)

Amal Haliq

Chief Business Support Officer, Shamal Development LLC

Sara Boueri

Senior Director Human Resources, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

Chaitanya Peddi

Co-Founder, Darwinbox

Bassam Gazal

Regional Business Development Director, SAP
ChrisShennan

Chris Shennan

Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry

Hari Abburi

Global Director, Caltech Executive Education

Ramakrishna Movva

Founder & CEO, Chrysalis Consulting Solutions

Rajan Kalia

Co-Founder, Salto Dee fe

Kevin Martin

Chief Research Officer, i4cp

Tim Wassink

Human Experience Presales Manager, SAP

Dana Barzilay

CHRO, Cyberbit

Sanjay Bhattacharya

Regional Managing Director, Human Capital Consulting, Protiviti Global

Keith Jones & Tessa Sharp

Executive Partners & Co-founders Alchemy Worldwide – Leaders in Transformative Facilitation

Christine Belanger

Senior VP, Performance Development, Mubadala Investment Company

Alex Macleay

Associate Client Partner, Korn Ferry

Dr. May Laith Naser Al Taee

Learning Technology & Innovation Director, Abu Dhabi School of Government

Sandra Cullen

Director Training Academy, Air Astana

Kazim Jessa

Chief Voice Operations Officer, Emirates NBD

Sallyann Della Casa

Chief Identity Hacker, Gleac

Dr. Regis P. Chasse

Dean, The Leadership Institute, Majid Al Futtaim

Nelly Boustany

Senior Director HXM Value Advisory, EMEA South, SAP

Tom Newman

Head of MENA, LinkedIn Learning Solutions

Mayank Pande

VP - Markets & Partnerships, EdCast

Kunal Wadhwani

Group Head - HR GCC, HR Practitioner, Choithrams

Jyoti Nair

HXM Solution Advisor - Middle East South, SAP

Ehab Abdel Hafez

Global Talent acquisition Strategy Leader, Johnson & Johnson

Giselle Kovary, M.A.

Managing Parter, GTT Worldwide, President, n-gen People Performance Inc..

Kamshat Baizhanova

HR - General Manager, Tengizchevroil

Taravat Mamedova

Managing Director, MaxtarGO
Jonathan Smilansky

Jonathan Smilansky

HR consultant, Talent Development, Employee Engagement & Careers

Ashissh Kaul

Associate Director Knowledge & Advisory, SHRM APAC & MENA

Dr. Nicholas Orland, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA

Autism Program Head, Dubai Autism Center

Shabir Hussain

In-Country Value Manager, Petroleum Development Oman

Basma Al-Shidhani

Project Services Lead (Gas), Petroleum Development Oman
YousefAlnamlah

Dr. Yousef Alnamlah

Assistant Professor - HR, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Dr. Paul Lalovich

Partner Organizational Effectiveness and Strategy Execution Practice, Agile Dynamics

Debu Mishra

Consulting Director, EMA-Decision Dynamics India and UAE & SHRM Advisor

Mohamed Al Debaawy

Lead Facilitator, CCE|AUK
Fadeel Al-Fahoum

Fadeel Al-Fahoum

Senior Faculty & SME
Here's why you shouldn't miss SHRM NxT MENA 2021

Learn from 60+ Global & Regional
Experts

20+ Knowledge Sessions; 20+ hours of Learning

Masterclasses and Seminars delivered by world renowned faculty

Network and Learn from 800+ peers & leaders

Earn recertification credits (22 PDCs)

Take away your learnings in the form of case studies, reports, papers & articles

$
349
[Member]

2 days

  • Full Conference Access
  • Earn Upto 22 PDCs
$
399
[Non Member]

2 days

  • Full Conference Access
  • Earn Upto 22 PDCs
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