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Day One

Day 1: 9th December 2020

Official Opening Ceremony

09:00 – 09:10

Welcome Speech by HE Dr. Saif Abdullah Al Haddabi
09:10 – 09:15

GenoBusiness Platform (Brief Introduction)
09:15 – 09:25

Keynote Address

Toward Sustainable Commercialization of Omani Natural Resources 

Dr. Amaal Al Abrawi
CEO, Falha Investment
(Live stream)
09:25– 09:35

Keynote Address

Transitioning from Academia into the Business World: How the Food Flavor Startup Nectariss was Born

Dr. Richard Splivallo
CEO, Nectariss Sarl
(Live stream)

Theme: Getting Quality Food from Oman’s Genetic Resources: Food and Nutritional Security

Moderator:	Dr. Al Mutasem Al Maamari
Rapporteurs:	Dr. Ihab Shaat, OAPGRC
	Dr. Saleem Nadaf, OAPGRC

09:40 – 09:50

Geno-Talk

Success Story for Raising Omani Sheep and Goat Breeds

Mr. Khalfan Al Sharji
Senior researcher and Head of Animal Nutrition Researcher Section, Directorate General for Agriculture & Livestock Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources
09:50 – 10:00

Geno-Talk

Fisheries Sector in Oman and Food Security

Dr. Hussein Al Masroori
Associate Professor, Department of Marine Science and Fisheries, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University
(Live stream)
10:00 – 10:10

Q&A Session
10:10 – 10:20

Break
10:20 – 10:40

Geno-Pioneer with Live Q&A Session

“Rouh”

Ms. Asma Al Abri
CEO of Rouh Company
10:40 – 10: 45

Geno-Heroes: Success Stories
10: 45 – 11: 05

Geno-Pioneer with Live Q&A Session

“Rataq”

Abdul Aziz Al Riyami
Production Manager
11: 05 -11:25

Geno-Pioneer with Live Q&A Session

“Nawah”

Ms. Zahra Al Fahdi
Team Leader of Nawah Company

Theme: Innovating Oman’s Genetic Resources: Role of the 4th Industrial Revolution

Moderator:	Dr. Al Mutasem Al Maamari
Rapporteurs:	Dr. Mohamed Al Yahyaei, OAPGRC
	Mr. Haitham Al Busaidi, OAPGRC

15:30 – 15:40

Geno-Talk

Drones Use in Agriculture

Mr. Zaid Al Lawati
Owner of Modern Innovation Land
(Live stream)
15:40– 15:50

Geno-Talk

Saaq AgTech, Vision and Challenges

Mr. Ali Al Kalbani
Cofounder and Chief Business and Public Relationship, Saaq AgTech
(Live stream)
15:50– 16:00

Q&A Session
16:00–16:10

Break
16:10– 16:30

Geno-Pioneer with Live Q&A Session

“FCAM”

Ms. Manar Al Jahwari
Chief Operating Officer of the FCAM Company
16:30– 16:35

Geno-Heroes: Success Stories
16:35– 16:55

Geno-Pioneer with Live Q&A Session

“iLab Marine”

Mr. Waleed Al Maawali
CEO of iLab Marine Company
16:55– 17:15

Geno-Pioneer with Live Q&A Session

“Wakan Tech”

Mr. Younis Al Siyabi
CEO of Wakan Tech Company