Sync Digital Wellbeing Summit

Part of the GSR25 side program and organized by Ithra, Sync addresses digital wellbeing and responsible technology use through initiative‑focused dialogue sessions. The summit spotlights policies and practical tools that help individuals and organizations achieve a healthier digital balance, bringing together experts, policymakers, and youth voices.
Agenda
Opening Remarks
2 min
Speakers

Mussab Alsaaran
Director
Keynote Speech
5 min
Speakers

HH Princess Nouf bint Muhammad bin Abdullah
Al Saud
CEO
Session 1: The Story Behind the Remarkable Life of Ibiline
A conversation weaving lived experience, personal voices, and human impact into the tech regulation dialogue.
15 min - 20 min
Speakers

Anas Bukhash

Robert Steen
Film Director
Session 2: Building Digital Trust: Technology Between Protection and Policy
Exploring global regulatory gaps, health impacts, and child-centered innovation.
40 min
Speakers

Oli Barrett
Moderator

Fahad Beyahi
Global Digital Wellbeing Head

Julie Dawson
Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer

Maliha Hashmi
CEO & Managing Partner of MNH-KSA

Nichol Bradford
Executive-in-Residence, Al + HI at SHRM & Chief Curator, Human + Tech Week
Opening Panel
15 min
Speakers

Mohammed Islam
Moderator

Naif Sheshah
Deputy Governor of Strategy and Digitization
Session 3: Gen Alpha and Family Life in Saudi Arabia’s Digital Era: Insights from the Sync Report
A multi-voice dialogue on creating safe, inclusive, and equitable digital futures for future generation.
25 min - 30 min
Speakers

Justin Thomas
Psychology Senior Specialist

Osamah Henaki
General Manager of the Policy Design and Advocacy Program

Mohammed Alhajji
Session 4: Through a Young Vision: Towards a Balanced Digital Future
Gen Alpha Role Model and Advocate.
5 min
Speakers

Retaj Alhazmi
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Date:
2 September 2025 -
Time:
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm (GMT+3) -
Venue:
KAICC - Riyadh