WEP 2021—What’s on today, January 13
Today is a busy day full of exciting ‘Connectivity’ lectures, keynotes and panel discussions.
CYBERSECURITY — 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Explore the ever-changing threat landscape and the evolving world of cybersecurity with Osama Al-Zoubi, Chief Technology Officer at Cisco Middle East and Africa
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MOBILITY — 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Join a panel discussion and challenge the speakers about mobility and the way it is changing the way we connect people.
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CONNECTIVITY FOR ALL — 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Learn more about Lynk’s mission to provide connectivity to all 7.7 billion people everywhere on the Earth and how to deliver affordable ubiquitous connectivity, they are building a cellular nanosatellite communications network.
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY — 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Listen to Prof. Rahman as he explains how the electric utility has to evolve to make the integration of sustainable energy sources possible in Saudi Arabia.
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Strategic Partners Keynote Lecture Series:
The Evolving Threat Landscape, and Cybersecurity Methodology for The Digital Era
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM|live-streaming (no registration needed)
Osama Al-Zoubi, Chief Technology Officer at Cisco Middle East and Africa
We now live in the digital era, where no industry is immune to digital disruption. The perfect storm is upon us, and organizations must take full advantage of it. During this session, we will explore the ever-changing threat landscape and the evolving world of cybersecurity; we will talk about solutions and architectures that will enable organizations to deal with the new reality.
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Panel discussion: Living Labs for Mobility – How Mobility is Changing the Way We Connect People
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM|live-streaming (no registration needed)
In this panel discussion, we will discuss how mobility innovations are crucial to connecting and interacting with each other. We will hear from experts in mobility on current and future trends, disruptive changes in the automotive industry, and new ways of connecting us. We will also examine the role of living labs in staying ahead of disruption and experimenting in times of uncertainty.
Speakers:
- Dr. Mohamad Charafeddine, Head of Mobility Engineering, Careem
- Mohamed Abdel-Aal, Head of Digital Experience and Innovation, KAUST
- Dr. Khaled Elamrawi, CEO & President, Brightskies Inc.
- David Woessner, Executive Vice President, Local Motors
- Jumana Baghabra, Digital Policy Expert Saudi National Digital Transformation Unit (NDU)
Watch it live on Facebook or YouTube.
Keynote Lecture: Lynk’s Story—Aha Moments, Impact, and History
5:30 – 6:30 PM|live-streaming (no registration needed)
Eng. Margo Deckard, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Lynk Global, Inc
Previously, Margo served as VP of Programs for NexGen Space LLC, where she was Project Manager for the Ultra-Low-Cost Access to Space Study for the United States Air Force.In this talk, Margo will talk to us about Lynk’s mission to provide connectivity to all 7.7 Billion people everywhere on the Earth and how to deliver affordable ubiquitous connectivity, they are building a cellular nanosatellite communications network.
Watch it live on Facebook or YouTube.
Keynote Lecture: Connectivity in the Smart Grid for the Integration of Renewables in Saudi Arabia
7:30 – 8:30 PM|live-streaming
Professor Saifur Rahman, founding director of the Advanced Research Institute Virginia Tech University
In this keynote lecture, he will talk about how the electric utility has to evolve to make the integration of sustainable energy sources possible in Saudi Arabia.
Watch it live on Facebook or YouTube.
Join live or catch up on all WEP 2021 events live on the KAUST Facebook or YouTube channels (no registration) or log in to the virtual Attendee Hub if you registered to attend through the WEP platform.
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