08:00 – 08:50
Registration and Networking
8:50 – 09:00
Welcome and Setting the Scene
Conference Chair
09.00 - 09.20
Alfaisal University Introduction
09:20 – 09:45
Fireside chat: Wellbeing Interventions at Work as Part of the Business Strategy
What are the most effective resources organizations can utilize to help employees?What strategies can employers implement to determine what really works?What are the workplace factors that can undermine resilience?What help is available to front line managers who have team members experiencing mental ill-health?
09:45 – 10.10
Championing Employee Wellbeing
In a world where the workplace is constantly evolving, leaders need to ensure that employee wellbeing isn't just ticking a box but a driving force behind long-term success, this is a call to action for leaders who want to create a thriving, compassionate workplace where wellbeing is at the core of every decision. Explore how aligning wellbeing with business goals, embedding it into company values, and fostering a supportive culture can transform the organization by diving into actionable strategies that intertwine diversity, equity, and inclusion with wellbeing, creating a human-centric workplace where every employee feels valued and inspired. Learn how to craft comprehensive wellbeing programs that prioritize mental health, foster resilience, and equip managers to support their teams through challenges. Discover the power of effective communication in building trust and engagement and find out how leadership’s commitment to wellbeing can drive cultural transformation and team performance. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with the tools to lead your organization into a future where wellbeing drives success.
10.10 – 10:40
Leadership Panel: Wellbeing at the Heart of Workplace Transformation
How can compassionate leaders ensure wellbeing is a long-term, strategic and outcome-driven priority and not a compliance or process driven role?What can employers do to ensure all aspects of an organization are human-centric?How do leaders model behaviors in managers that promote wellbeing and high performance?What can employers do to empower work-life alignment?How can employers support people to make choices on where they work and how. And what is the role of the office today and tomorrow?
Moderated By
10.40 - 11:10
Conversation & Refreshment Time
11.10 – 11:35
The Case for Human Sustainability in the Saudi Vision 2030
How can employers in KSA live by the mantra: when people thrive, businesses thrive?How can organizations create true human sustainability?Ensuring human sustainability is central to better outcomes for organizations and humanityHow will employee wellbeing initiatives impact the future of Saudi Arabia by nurturing a skilled, adaptable and socially responsible citizenry?
11:35 – 12.05
Panel: Wellbeing for All – Ensuring DEI and Belonging is at the Heart of the People Strategy
Where does wellbeing intersect with diversity, inclusion or equity? How do organisations achieve wellbeing for all employees?What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint?How do organisations transcend DEI from the leadership to all employees?
Moderated by
12.05 – 12:20
Sustainable High Performance:Secrets from Formula 1 applied in the workplace
This session will give an insight to how F1 drivers and teams train and how we take 20 years of sports performance research into the corporate world of organizational wellbeing and high performance. Providing insight on how holistic wellbeing impacts cognitive performance, productivity, stress resilience and sustainable high performance with the world's top athletes, leaders and companies.
12:20 – 13:20
Leadership Workshop Discussions
13:20 – 14.20
Lunch, Meetings and Connections
14:20 – 14:30
Psychological Safety and it’s impact on workplace wellbeing
14:30 – 14:55
Delivering a Data-Led Approach to Wellbeing Strategies
14:55 – 15:20
Beyond Burnout: “The High-Impact Blueprint for a Thriving Workforce"
Root Cause & Strategic Approach: Transitioning from reactive fixes to preventative strategies, building a resilient a thriving culture.ROI-Focused Insights: Data linking wellbeing programs to higher productivity, stronger retention, and improved employer branding, giving HR leaders clear justification for investment.Practical Roadmap: Real case studies with focus on the three core pillars—mental resilience, physical vitality, and emotional/social wellbeing.Quick wins and long-term strategies for impactful and measurable outcomes.
15:20 – 15:45
Networking Break
15:45 – 16:00
How Wellbeing At Work Impacted My Future
16.00 - 16.30
Identity and Wellbeing
This session explores and provides insights into the relationship between identity and well-being. Individuals derive part of their self-concept from their group memberships, such as nationality or profession, where positive group associations boost self-esteem and a sense of belonging, promoting well-being. Conversely, negative group associations or perceived discrimination can lead to identity threats and mental health issues. We also examine how individuals maintain and adapt their identities amidst social changes, emphasizing the need for continuity, distinctiveness, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. When these principles are disrupted, such as during societal shifts or personal transitions, it can lead to stress and diminished well-being.
16.30 – 16:40
Conference Chair Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
16:40 – 17:30