Youth Program 2025

Discover the detailed schedule of youth activities over three days. Participate in workshops, competitions, and inspiring sessions.

Sep 29

Youth Site Visit

Full Day
10:30 – 11:00
AM

Youth Opening Remarks

Dr. Basim
30 mins

A brief opening ceremony to kick off the program.

11:00 - 12:00
PM

Purpose driven Leadership

Lowlowh Alshammari
60 mins

This session will explore how to lead with a clear sense of purpose and strong personal values. (in Arabic)

12:00 - 13:00
PM

Fuel Hour / Aspen Academic Exam

Mohammed Almahasnah
60 mins

A midday break for lunch, with an optional academic exam provided by Aspen.

13:00 - 13:30
PM

The Building Blocks of Resilience

Nourah Almulla from YLAB
30 mins

This workshop will provide essential tools for building personal resilience to overcome challenges in professional life.

13:30 - 14:30
PM

Executive Forum

Moderator: Rakan M. Alonazy
Speakers: Mahdi Aladel, Norm Gilsdorf, Afaf Zainalabdeen, Saad Khuzayim
60 mins

This panel will discuss catalyzing tomorrow's leaders, focusing on youth, innovation, and sustainable value in the downstream sector.

14:30 - 15:30
PM

3D Design and Printing Fundamentals

Salman Al Ibrahim
60 mins

This hands-on workshop will introduce the fundamentals of 3D design and printing.

15:30 - 16:30
PM

Personal Branding (Brand You)

Sameera Baba
60 mins

This session will guide participants on how to develop and maintain a strong professional personal brand.

16:30 - 17:00
PM

Raffle 1

30 mins

A prize draw for participants to conclude the first day's events.

8:30 - 9:00
AM

Treasure Hunt Announcement

30 mins

An exciting announcement detailing the rules and prizes for the treasure hunt competition.

9:00 - 10:00
AM

AI-Driven Process Simulation to Develop Industrial Scale Models

Dhanasekar Periyasamy
60 mins

A technical talk on using process simulation software to create industrial-scale models.

10:00 - 11:00
AM

Systems Thinking: The Engineer's Superpower

Dr. Raed Aljowder
60 mins

This interactive session develops the engineer's 'superpower' of systems thinking, moving beyond linear problem-solving to analyze how technical decisions impact environmental, social, and business outcomes.

11:00 - 12:00
PM

Digitalization Powered by IMOMS: The Value of Data Quality in Process Industries

Rayan Hafiz
60 mins

This session will focus on the latest trends and applications of digitalization within the industry.

12:00 - 13:00
PM

Fuel Hour

60 mins

A midday break for lunch and networking.

13:00 - 13:30
PM

From Data to Dollars: Rapid-Fire Debate on Transformation Enablers

Moderators: Talal Alqahtani / Adnan Sharif
SYLC from SABIC
30 mins

An interactive session designed to facilitate open dialogue with youth to explore various innovative ideas and perspectives.

13:30 - 14:00
PM

Leader to Inspire: The 10 Rules of Success

Bassam Al-Bokhari
30 mins

A session that takes you through the 10 rules of success by the CEO of Energy Tech.

14:00 - 15:00
PM

Spark Leadership: Panel Discussion

Moderator: Salman Al Ibrahim
Speakers: Adnan Almahmood, Ahmed Alshaikh, Gaetano De Santis
60 mins

Introduction: A leadership-focused introduction by the CEO of Takween 3D.
A dynamic session designed to inspire youth by highlighting the experiences and success stories of influential leaders.

15:00 - 16:30
PM

Technical Debate Competition

Judges: Dr. Mohammed bin Shams, Duilio Casertano Di Salvo, Hussain AL Ajmi
90 mins

A formal debate competition where participants will discuss and argue technical topics in a structured setting.

16:30 - 17:00
PM

Raffle 1

30 mins

A prize draw to wrap up the day's program.

09:00 - 10:00
AM

Own Your Emotions: A Quick Guide to Emotional Intelligence Workshop

Rashaa AlBuskitah
60 mins

A workshop designed to provide practical techniques for understanding and managing your emotions in the workplace.

10:00 – 11:00
AM

Crack it and Pitch it: The Downstream Challenge Competition

Ishaq Alkooheji, Sayed Mahmood, Talal Alqhatani
60 mins

An intense, fast-paced session designed to simulate a real-world business problem in the downstream industry.

11:00 – 12:00
PM

AI/ML Disruption in Oil & Gas: Beyond Conventional Practices

Dr. Burri Harsha Vardhan Reddy
60 mins

A session on the importance of preparing for the increasing role of artificial intelligence in the workplace.

12:00 – 12:45
PM

Beyond Degrees: PMI Pathways to Future Leaders' Success

Chouaib Barnou - Regional Head of Community at PMI MENA
Maream-Jena Nabut - Regional Youth and Academic Lead at PMI MENA
45 mins

This session, presented by PMI, will outline strategic pathways beyond traditional academics that equip future leaders for success.

12:45 - 13:00
PM

Fuel Hour

15 mins

A midday break for lunch and networking.

13:00 - 13:30
PM

Momentum Matters: A Startup's Journey to Impact

Anas Hakami, CEO of Kirix
30 mins

This talk will share a startup's journey from a nascent idea to a successful venture.

13:30 - 15:00
PM

Youth Closing Ceremony & Raffle Draw

90 mins

The final closing ceremony of the program, including a prize raffle.

Alex Johnson
Technical Committee Leader

Abdulrahman Alahmari

Sr. Digital Transformation Engineer

Technical Member

Abdullah Alomar

Student

Technical Member

Yusuf Mahmood

On Development Assignment - Engineer

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Salman AlMahmood

Student

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Mohammed Almahasnah

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Hissa AlMubarak

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Fahad Aluraik

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Maitha Albinali

Associate Senior Engineer

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Munther Kamal

Process Engineer

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Talal Bardooli

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Turki Alotaibi

Alex Johnson
Technical Member

Rasha Albuskitah

Quality Assurance Expert

Michael Rodriguez
Regional Participation Leader

Nizar Alabbasi

Senior Engineer - Project Development

Fatima Al-Mansoori
Regional Youth Member

Waleed M. Al Obaid

Technical Trainer

Ammar Almousa
Outreach Committee Leader

Ammar Almousa

KSA Country Manager

Abdullah Alhasan
Outreach Member

Abdulla Alhasan

Student

Norah Al-Mubarak
Marketing Committee Leader

Nora Almubarak

Marketing and Communication Manager

Marketing Member

Anas Hakami

Student

Laura F Hakeem
Marketing Member

Laura F Hakeem

Abdulaziz Al sunbul
Marketing Member

Abdulaziz Al sunbul

Project Engineer

Marketing Member

Ibtihal Alshaibani

Architect

Amani Aldhurais
Logistics Committee Leader

Amani Aldhurais

Asseel Al-Zahrani
Logistics Member

Asseel Al-Zahrani

Student

Norah Almohanna
Logistics Member

Norah Almohanna

Administrative Specialist

Amal Albakawi
Logistics Member

Amal Albakawi

Yasmeen Al Sunbul
Logistics Member

Yasmeen Al Sunbul

Abdulkareem Aldoulah
Logistics Member

Abdulkareem Aldoulah

Sharifa Alamer
Logistics Member

Sharifa Alamer

Process Designer

Dr. Basim Abussaud
Program Chair

Basim Abussaud

Associate Professor

Hashim AlHaji
Committee Co-Chair

Hashim AlHaji

Process Engineer

Khalid Nadhem
Committee Co-Chair

Khalid Nadhem

Process Lead