Youth Hall

MIPF Youth HALL

The Youth Hall at MIPF is designed to inspire young individuals in the industry sector and foster their active engagement in shaping the future of industries. This dynamic space will provide students and young professionals with invaluable opportunities to connect and learn from leaders and subject matter experts, deepening their understanding of key industry concepts and emerging trends.

Aligned with the main theme of UNIDO, the Youth Hall aims to equip the next generation with the tools, insights, and networks essential for thriving in an evolving industrial landscape. By promoting innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth, we aspire to inspire youth to take an active role in driving transformative change within their communities and industries.

Join us as we build a future where young voices leading the way in shaping sustainable and impactful industrial practices

Day 1, October 23

10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Time	Topic	Speaker	Entity	Place
9:30 – 10:00 AM	Opening remarks and guest of honor remarks			Main stage
10:30 – 11:00 AM	A Mission to Empower Future Leaders	Mohammed AlMutawaa, Manager of Business Development & Partnerships	Misk Foundation	Youth Area
11:00 – 11:20 AM	Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Industrial Environments: Harnessing Disruptive Technologies for Innovation	Majid Al-Afifi – Co-Founder and CEO	IR4LAB	Youth Area
11:20 – 11:40 AM	Break – Entertainment show			Main stage
11:40 – 12:10 PM	Enablement Story	Atyaf AlThunayyan - Manager, Talent Development Division	SIDF	Youth Area
12:10 – 12:40 PM	Skill Up for Success: Cultivating Competitive Citizens	Amani AlKhamiri – Strategic Partnerships Manager Shaimaa AlMazroua Director of Support and Execution	Human Capability Development Program	Youth Area
12:40 – 1:00 PM	Break
1:00 – 1:30 PM	Paving the way for Small and Medium enterprises to thrive	Khalid AlAbdullatif – Sr. Industrial Development Specialist	Monshaat	Youth Area
1:30 – 2:00 PM	Entrepreneurship unleashed: exploring opportunities in industry sector under vision 2030	Meshael Al-Assaf, Executive Director	NIDLP 1KMile	Youth Area
2:00 – 2:15 PM	Break
2:15 – 2:35 PM	Entrepreneurship & Innovation Through Passion	Engr. Fawaz Al-Saleh, Managing Director	Aeronautica	Youth Area
2:35 – 3:00 PM	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Dr. Hashim Hussein, Head of UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office Bahrain	ITPO Bahrain	Youth Area
3:00 – 3:30 PM	[pending]	[pending]	SIDF	Youth Area

Day 2 , October 24

11:00 AM – 2:50 PM

Time	Topic	Speaker	Entity	Place
11:00 – 11:30 AM	Enabling Manufacturing Democratization by 3D Printing	Engr. Faisal AlAmer – CEO	Namthaja	Youth Area
11:30 – 12:00 PM	Enabling innovations for Small and Medium enterprises	Bassam AlTasan – Sr. Technology Innovation Specialist	Monshaat	Youth Area
12:00 – 12:10 PM	Break
12:10 – 12:30 PM	Enabling global sustainable development for generations to come	Randah Al-Hothali, General Director for Corporate Communications Directorate	Saudi Fund for Development	Youth Area
12:35 – 1:00 PM	Unleash your energy	Engr. Saud Al-Shaikh, Chairman	Medad Medical Services Company	Youth Area
1:00 – 1:30 PM	Break
1:30 – 2:00 PM	6 Keys to Excellence in Building Professional Expertise	Engr. Mohammed Al-Sweilem – CEO Electrical Equipment Division	Bahria Electric	Youth Area
2:10 – 2:30 PM	Saudi Cities for Social Entrepreneurship	Abdul Rahman Al Khalaf, Head of the International Social Entrepreneurship Program (Tajseer)	Tajseer	Youth Area
2:30 – 2:50 PM	Entrepreneurship unlocked: exploring opportunities in industry sector under vision 2030	Meshael Al-Assaf, Executive Director	NIDLP 1KMile	Youth Area