INCORME – I, 28th November 2016


8:45 - 9:15Welcome and registration at conference reception
9:15 - 11:00 Academics' perspective
Key Speakers:
Prof Geoff Rodgers - Dy. Vice-Chancellor (Research), Brunel University, UK
Dr Stephen Smith - Associate Professor, Brunel Business School, UK
Dr Kumar Neeraj Jha - Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
11:00 - 11:30 Tea break
11:30 - 13:00 Researchers' view
Presenters and speakers:
Mr Aiyed Rikabawi - CEO and Chair, Australian Arab Institute of Strategic Affair, Australia
Dr Mehdi Sarsar - IT Project Management Consultant, S'Team Management, France
Mr. Jawed Sadiqi - PhD Candidate, University of Bradford, UK
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break
14:00 - 15:30 Consultant's view
Presenters and speakers:
Mr Ismail Ibrahim - PhD Candidate, Brunel Business School, Brunel University, UK
Ms Jacklynn Stott - Change Management Consultant, Guildford, UK
Mr Ullash Hazarika - Big Data and MIS Consultant, London, UK
15:30 - 15:45Tea Break
15:45 - 17:15Executives' perspective
Key Speakers:
Ms Alexandra Cass - Chemical and Bioprocess Engineer, London, UK
Mr Nigel Biggs - CEO and Innovator, Passionate Innovation Ltd., UK
Prof Philip Walsh - Associate Professor - Strategy, Ryerson University, Canada
17:15 - 17:45Open panel discussion with industry executives
17:45 - 19:15 Prizes, Group photography & Networking event
19:15 - Close
  • Prof Geoff Rodgers, Dy. Vice-Chancellor (Research), Brunel University, UK
  • Prof Philip Walsh, Associate Professor – Strategy, Ryerson University, Canada
  • Mr Nigel Biggs, CEO & Innovator, Passionate Innovation Ltd., UK
  • Dr Stephen Smith, Associate Professor, Brunel Business School, UK
  • Dr Kumar Neeraj Jha, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
  • Dr Mehdi Sarsar, Senior Project Manager, S’ Team Management, Paris, France
  • Mr Aiyed Rikabawi, CEO and Chair, Australian Arab Institute of Strategic Affair, Australia
  • Ms Alexandra Cass, Chemical & Bioprocess Engineer, London, UK
  • Mr Ullash Hazarika, Data analytics and Management Consultant, London, UK
  • Ms Jacklynn Stott, Change Management Consultant, London, UK
  • 1. Audience prize for active participation and contribution – Ms Titilayo
  • 2. Audience prize for active participation and contribution – Mr Jawed Sadiqui
  • 3. Overall best presentation for content and contribution – Dr Mehdi Sarsar
  • 4. Best style and delivery of the presentation – Ms Jacklynn Stott