About the Forum
The First International Forum for Talent in Higher Education
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Education, Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan, and with the honor and presence of the Assistant Minister of Education, His Excellency Eng. Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Ghamdi, the University of Jeddah is organizing this distinguished forum, which aims to:
- Highlight local and global developments in the field of gifted education.
- Showcase programs and policies dedicated to nurturing talented individuals.
- Promote innovation and empower talents in the labor market.
- Raise awareness about the importance of talent development among university students, their families, and stakeholders.
🕘 Main and accompanying events from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
📍 Location: University of Jeddah – Conference Center
Forum objectives
Contribute to the advancement of talent development in higher education
Anticipate the future of gifted education and identify related challenges
Leverage local and international experiences in talent development
Empower gifted university students and enhance their skills
Strengthen academic and educational collaboration
Discuss policies related to creative productivity
themes
Forum themes
- Theme One
The development of gifted education in Saudi universities in light of Vision 2030
- Theme Two
Policies and legislation for gifted education in higher education
- Theme Three
Practical models of the latest gifted programs in local and international universities
- Theme Four
The role of higher education in bridging giftedness and the labor market
- Theme Five
From support to entrepreneurship: innovations by gifted individuals
Target groups
- Gifted students in general and higher education
- University faculty members
- Parents of gifted students
- Social workers and psychologists
- Researchers and professionals in talent and innovation
- Associations, centers, and companies working in talent development
Accompanying events
🗣️ Panel discussions
🛠️ Workshops
📚 Exhibition (libraries – publishing houses – associations)
🎤 UJ Got Talent competition
📌 Scientific posters
🏅 Honoring winners and participants
University Talents Competition
A student competition aimed at discovering and nurturing the creative talents and diverse skills of university students. This initiative seeks to promote excellence and innovation, providing a platform for talented individuals to showcase their abilities across various fields.
Register for the CompetitionScientific posters
The Scientific Papers Exhibition is an accompanying event that aims to display and discuss the scientific output of experts and researchers in the field of talent, in everything related to discovering the talented, nurturing them, developing their capabilities, and investing in their innovative outputs.
RegistrationForum Agenda (Summary)
Day One
- Keynote Speeches
- Panel Discussions on Policies and Legislation in Gifted Education
- Workshops for students and educators
- Visit to the accompanying exhibition
Day Two
- Applied sessions showcasing innovative gifted education programs
- Discussions on the relationship between higher education and the labor market
- Award ceremony for the university talent competition winners