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Program

Conference Program

Two days of panel discussions, plenary sessions and podium presentations, plus four hands-on workshops led by national and international experts.

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Sunday, 20 September 2026

08:00 – 16:105 Sessions
  1. 08:0008:30
    Registration
  2. 08:3008:45
    CeremonyMaster Ceremony

    Welcome Speech

    3rd SNA International Conference

    • Dr. Mohamad Alghamdi — General Director of Nursing, Saudi MOH Headquarters · President, Saudi Nurses Association — Riyadh, KSA
  3. 08:4509:45
    Panel DiscussionSession 1

    Our Nurses, Our Future

    Global Leadership Perspectives on Empowering the Nursing Profession

    • Ms. Mawahib Wang — General Director, MODHS Nursing Administration — Riyadh, KSA
    • Dr. José Luis Cobos Serrano — President, International Council of Nurses (ICN)
    • Dr. Myrna Doumit — ICN Board Member for the Arab World; Vice Dean, Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
    • Prof. Rowaida Al-Maaitah — Advisor to HRH Princess Muna Al Hussein; Professor of Nursing, JUST; Former ICN President; Former Minister of Higher Education, Jordan
    • Dr. Naeema Al Qasseer — Global Health & Sustainable Development Expert, Bahrain
  4. 09:4510:00
    Coffee Break
  5. 10:0010:30

    Official Opening Ceremony

    Under the patronage and presence of H.E. the Minister of Health

  6. 10:3011:30
    PlenaryArabicSession 2

    Strategic Nursing Empowerment

    Building the Future of the Healthcare Workforce

    • Dr. Khalid Alshaibani — CEO, Health Sector Transformation Program
    • Mr. Naser Alhagbani — CEO, Health Holding Company
    • Prof. Aws Bin Ibrahim Alshamsan — Secretary General, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
    • Dr. Tagwa Yousif Omer — Member, Saudi Shura Council; Associate Professor & Nursing Consultant
    • Ms. Reem Alghanim — Deputy Minister for Human Resources, MOH
  7. 11:3012:00
    Exhibition Booths
  8. 12:0013:00
    Prayer & Lunch
  9. 13:0014:00
    Panel DiscussionSession 3

    Empowering Nurses Through Excellence

    Transforming Care, Outcomes, and Workforce Engagement

    Moderator: Ms. Melissa McDonalds — Executive Director of Nursing Excellence, MODHS, Riyadh

    • Ms. Mai Iskanderani — Director of Nursing Administration, KFMMC, Dhahran
    • Mr. Majed AlShehri — Director of Nursing Administration, PSCC, Riyadh
    • Ms. Iman Elkouwatly — Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Saudi German Group, Riyadh
    • Dr. Hera Tashjian — Chief Nursing Officer, Almoosa Specialist Hospital, Dammam
    • Dr. Yousif Alshamlani — Chief Nursing Officer
  10. 14:0015:00
    Podium PresentationsSession 4

    Empowered Nurses, Exceptional Patient Experiences

    Driving Quality Care and Sustainable Healthcare

    Moderator: Dr. Hattan Al-Subhi — Executive Director of Nursing Affairs, King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah

    1. 1

      Nursing Empowerment in Pre-, Intra- and Postoperative Care: A Strategic Approach to Improving Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Value

      Presenter: Ms. Maryam Alsefri

    2. 2

      Palliative Care Link Nurses Providing Care

      Presenter: KFSH, Madinah

    3. 3

      Healthcare Initiative

      Presenter: Hani, CNO — JAHA

    4. 4

      Transforming Care Beyond Hospital Walls: Home Healthcare Nursing for Quality, Continuity, and Patient-Centered Care

      Presenter: Ms. Hanna Alothaimien

    5. 5

      Nurse-Led CLABSI Prevention: Advancing Quality, Safety, and Patient Outcomes

      Presenter: Mr. Rodemel Mar Maceda — Director of Nursing Excellence, MODHS Nursing

    Q & A
  11. 15:0016:00
    Panel DiscussionArabicSession 5

    Nursing Empowerment in Saudi Arabia

    Building Trust, Respect, and Professional Identity

    Moderator: Dr. Adel Redwan

    • Ms. Bashair Alsuhli — Nursing Representative
    • MOE Representative — Address to the Council of University Affairs
    • Mr. Mohammed Alhaidar — Media Figure
    • Actor / Writer — To be announced
    • Abdulaziz — Producer
    Q & A
  12. 16:0016:10

    Closing of Day One

All times are Arabia Standard Time (AST). The program is subject to change.