The entirety of the events will take place at
Jeddah Hilton Hotel

day 1 – introduction

Friday November 16
8 pm – 10 pm
Formal dinner will follow

Day 1 of our launch event celebrates with engaging speakers, debate, dinner and networking in anticipation of the opening of applications to future i2 fellows.

Innovation: Building Bridges to the Future

Dr. Hayat Sindi
Founder and CEO of i2 Institute
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Sciences
The i2 Institute Journey: A Short Story of Collaboration and Innovation

Keynote Speakers

Mohamed Al-Mady
Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SABIC
Igniting Innovation: How Saudi Companies Are Already Changing the Tide

Esther Dyson
Chairman, EDventure Holdings
The World is Changing: Investing, Techno-Philanthropy and Mass Collaboration at Work

Robert Fabricant
Vice President of Creative at frog
Exploring the Frontiers of Creativity: Where Innovation and Business are About to Transform the Landscape

His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Al-Saud
Governor of Makkah
Welcome Address

Debate: The Future of Innovation and Collaboration

Moderated by Dr. Hayat Sindi.

This debate will involve Esther Dyson, Mohamed Al-Mady, Robert Fabricant and Andrew Zolli, members of the Board of the i2 Institute and the audience.

Innovation at Play

A dinner hosted by the Board of Directors of the i2 Institute.
Innovation applied to food, music and the art of celebration.

day 2 – i² workshop

Saturday November 17
9 am – 5:30 pm

Day 2 includes a full day workshop that allows participants to understand the i2 institute model and also invites them to shape the way the institute will implement its strategy.

Part I - Introducing The i2 Institute
9:00 am – 9:40 am

H.E. Mr. Abdul Aziz Al-Khodairy
Deputy Governor of Makkah
Special Address

Part II - A New Kind Of Leadership
9:40 am – 12:00 pm

Introduction by Maurizio Travaglini
Introduction of the Speakers by Dr. Hayat Sindi

Keynote Speakers

Maher Kaddoura
Chief Executive Officer, Meydan
Why I changed my life to become an angel investor

Greg Brandeau
Former Chief Technology Officer, Pixar, The Walt Disney Studios and NeXT
Developing A Culture Of Innovation

Prayer & Lunch
12:00 am – 1:00 pm

Part III - The i2 Institute Innovation Challenge
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Introduction of the Speakers by Dr. Hayat Sindi

Joichi Ito
Director, MIT Media Lab
Innovation In Open Networks

Andrew Zolli
Curator and Executive Director, PopTech
From Unreasonable Aspirations To Deep Impact

Prayer & Break
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Part IV - Unleashing Local Talent Through The i2 Institute
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Maher Kaddoura, Greg Brandeau, Joichi Ito, Andrew Zolli and Dr. Hayat Sindi

Closing plenary with all speakers and with representatives of the workgroups who will join the speakers on stage.

Closing remarks
Dr. Hayat Sindi