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Saudi AI Week
Dates: 08 - 12 November 2026

Riyadh, KSA

Mr Bander R.Alhajhoj
Chief AI & Digital Advisor, Digital Transformation at National eLearning Center
Speaker

Profile

Bander has contributed to numerous strategic initiatives, keynote speeches, and executive advisory roles, reinforcing his authority in AI strategy, digital transformation, and product management. With over 12 years of experience, he has guided digital ecosystems across the region, supporting large-scale government enterprise architectures and the B2B SaaS industry.

Bander specialises in equipping organizations with the frameworks to navigate complex digital change, optimize AI adoption, and foster innovation. Recently appointed as Chief AI and Digital Advisor, he has led massive digital transformation initiatives, integrating enterprise AI strategies and robust digital products to accelerate value realization while helping organizations improve operational efficiency and strategic alignment.

His deeply strategic approach blends high-level vision with practical application, bridging the gap between strategy development and operational execution through actionable governance and change management frameworks. Bander holds MBA and recently aquired Strategy Management Professional certification from the IASP and Strategy in the age of AI Disruption from INSEAD along with different executive certifications in digital and products management.

A recognised thought leader in enterprise AI, Bander excels at bringing complex Digital & AI products to life, seamlessly aligning technological capabilities with business objectives to build sustainable, high-impact digital futures.