Sustainability in the Digital Age

    • 09:00 am - 09:05 am

    MC Opening Remarks

    • 09:05 am - 09:10 am

    Welcome Note:

    Dr. Omar Mohamed Al-Ansari, President, Qatar University

    • 09:10 am - 09:15 am

    Opening Keynote Address: TBC

    • 09:15 am - 09:20 am

    Keynote Address:

    Dr. Amr Awadallah, Founder and CEO, Vectara

    • 09:20 am - 09:25 am

    Keynote Address:

    Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director General, UNESCO for Social & Human Sciences

    • 09:25 am - 09:30 am

    Keynote Address:

    Slot Reserved for the Platinum Sponsor 

    • 09:30 am - 09:45 am

    Awarding CSR Person of the Year

      Qatar's National CSR Vision: Driving Impact through Strategic Initiatives

      • 10:30 am - 10:50 am

      CSR as a Catalyst for Digital Innovation:

      Advancing Sustainability with Mubadara Jack Saba, General Manager, Mubadara for Social Impact  

      • 10:50 am - 11:10 am

      Ooredoo's Community Support through CSR Initiatives

      • 11:10 am - 11:30 am

      The Future of CSR in a Circular Economy – Ministry of Commerce and Industry Strategy

      • 11:30 am - 11:50 am

      Empowering Communities: Qatar Cancer Society’s Role in CSR and Social Awareness

      • 11:50 am - 12:10 pm

      Talabat Empowering Our Community, Is the Heart of Everything We Do

        Coffee & Prayer Break

        • 12:30 pm - 13:30 pm

        Humanizing Technology Panel: Focusing on People and the Planet in the Digital Era

        • Exploring Industry 5.0’s focus on well-being and sustainability over automation.
        • Experts share strategies for ethical, inclusive, and sustainable tech solutions.

        Moderator

        • Prof. Rana Sobh, Dean of College of Business & Economics, Qatar University

        Panelists:

        • Prof. Sabur Mollah, Chair in Financial Management, Sheffield University Management School – UK
        • Hani Alahdal, HR Center of Excellence, VP, STC Company
        • Dr. Lotfi Belkhir, Prof. at the Center for Entrepreneurship, Qatar University
        • Dr. Richard Major, Management Solutions Consultant and Executive Coach
        • 13:30 pm - 14:30 pm

        Workshop: Challenges of Sustainable Development in the Digital Age

        This workshop will explore the key challenges of achieving sustainable development in the digital age, focusing on balancing technological advancements with environmental and social responsibility. It will examine how digital tools can support or hinder sustainability efforts and discuss strategies for creating a more sustainable future in the tech-driven world.

        Prof. Saeed Akbar, Interim Dean of School of Management, University of Bradford

        • 13:30 pm - 14:30 pm

        Workshop: Challenges of Sustainable Development in the Digital Age

        This workshop will explore the key challenges of achieving sustainable development in the digital age, focusing on balancing technological advancements with environmental and social responsibility. It will examine how digital tools can support or hinder sustainability efforts and discuss strategies for creating a more sustainable future in the tech-driven world.

        Prof. Saeed Akbar, Interim Dean of School of Management, University of Bradford

          End of Summit Day 1

            Green Choices in a Digital Age: Empowering Consumers for a Sustainable Future

            • 09:00 am - 09:05 am

            MC Opening Remarks

            • 09:05 am - 09:20 am

            Circular Economy Integration in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

            • 09:20 am - 09:40 am

            The Role of Digital Innovation in Sustainable Consumer Choices

            • 09:40 am - 10:00 am

            Leveraging Digital Tools to Enhance Corporate Sustainability Practices

            • 10:00 am - 10:20 am

            Creating Impactful CSR Campaigns in the Digital Age

            • 10:20 am - 11:00 am

            Coffee & Networking Break

              Driving Sustainability through Business Partnerships in Qatar

              • 11:00 am - 11:40 am

              UNESCO Panel Discussion:

              Sustainable AI: Reducing Impact and Enhancing Accessibility

              • Examining the environmental impact of generative AI
              • Creating energy-efficient solutions for wider accessibility

              Panelists: 
              Dr. Othmane Bouhali, Director of Research Computing, Texas A&M University - Qatar

              • 11:40 am - 12:15 pm

              Panel Discussion:

              Sustainability and Sustainable Development

              • Discussing key principles and strategies for achieving sustainability and development
              • Exploring practical solutions to integrate sustainability into global development efforts

              Moderator: 
              Prof. Marwa Elnahass, Professor of Accounting and Finance, Newcastle University UK

              Panelists: 

              • Prof. Sabur Mollah, Chair in Financial Management, Sheffield University Management School – UK
              • Prof. Saeed Akbar, Interim Dean of School of Management, University of Bradford 
              • Prof. Ahmet Aysan, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Hamad Bin Khalifa University                    
              • Prof. Mustafa Disli,  As. Professor of Economics and Finance, College of Islamic Studies (CIS)          

                Coffee & Prayer Break

                • 12:30 pm - 13:30 pm

                Leadership Coaching for CSR:

                Empowering Organizations to Contribute to Sustainability Objectives Tassos Kotzias, President, ICF Doha Chapter

                  End of Summit Day 2

                    Sustainable Futures: Navigating Compliance in the Digital Era

                    • 09:00 am - 10:00 am

                    The Current State and Future Challenges of AI in Decision Making Process

                    Panel Discussion

                    • 10:00 am - 11:30 am

                    Workshop: Best Practices and Ethical Implications of AI in Decision-Making in Qatar

                    This workshop will explore the best practices for integrating AI into decision-making processes in Qatar, focusing on both its effectiveness and the ethical implications. Participants will discuss how AI can enhance decision-making while ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in its use.

                    Prof. Khalid Shams, QDSI Qatar Decision Sciences Institute

                      Coffee Break and Networking

                      • 12:00 pm - 13:00 pm

                      ILO Expert Panel Discussion:

                      Key Learning in Plenary During the CSR Summit 2025 Marie Jose Tayah, Technical Specialist for Social Dialogue, International Labor Organization (ILO)

                      • 13:00 pm - 14:00 pm

                      The 3-Minute CSR Video Challenge

                      The College of Business and Economics at Qatar University is launching an innovative video challenge for MEBAS students to explore how advanced technology and AI can transform Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to achieve sustainable development goals. This challenge invites students to share their creative ideas on shaping the future of CSR and its role in building a sustainable future.

                      Competition Details:
                      •    Eligibility: Open to all students from MEBAS universities.
                      •    Participation: Individual or group submissions (up to 3 members).
                      •    Theme: CSR in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
                      •    Deadline: March 31, 2025

                        End of the 3rd Annual Qatar CSR Summit 2025

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                        Addressing the environmental & economic challenges from around the globe

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                        Awards

                        Recognizing achievements contributing to the development of CSR and sustainability in Qatar

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                        Report

                        Qatar CSR National Report documenting CSR achievements in the country