The ATD Oman 2026 Conference and Exhibition was inaugurated today in Muscat. This event is organized by Al-Masail Development Company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and in partnership with the Association for Talent Development (ATD), bringing together leaders, experts, and professionals in human resources, training, institutional development, and talent development from Oman and Arab and foreign countries.
Conference Goals and Oman 2040 Vision
This international event is held under the patronage of His Excellency Sayyid Mohammed bin Thuwaini Al Said, aiming to strengthen Oman’s position as a regional hub for professional conferences and exhibitions and to attract global expertise and experiences in human resource development. This goal contributes to achieving the objectives of the Oman 2040 Vision, particularly in developing national competencies, increasing institutional productivity, and improving labor market readiness for future needs.
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Conference Programs and Key Speakers
About 25 international, regional, and local speakers and experts are participating in this conference to discuss significant developments in the world of work, the future of leadership, the application of artificial intelligence in learning and development, and future skills. They will also examine successful institutional experiences in human resource development and promoting a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
The two-day conference program includes a series of keynote sessions, discussions, and specialized papers addressing topics such as the future of work, leadership and institutional culture, artificial intelligence in learning and development, future skills, and measuring return on investment in education. Among the key speakers at this conference is Dan Pontefract, a Canadian expert and five-time global award-winning author in leadership and institutional culture, who will discuss the role of value-based leadership and institutional purpose in creating innovative and productive work environments.
On the first day of the conference, various specialized papers and sessions were held, including a paper by Radika Poonshi on data-driven decision-making and its role in developing institutional performance. Additionally, sessions on preparing the workforce for the future and examining the latest practices in skill development and enhancing institutional capabilities to adapt to rapid changes were conducted.
The conference will also address measuring return on investment in education, with participation from Dr. Fathi Al-Zadjali from Bank Dhofar and managed by international expert Nader Bashini, examining the importance of linking educational programs with performance indicators and institutional outcomes.
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