Towards
Enhancing Municipal Development and the Urban Economy
The Al-Baha
Municipality is pleased to invite you to participate in the First Municipal
Innovation Forum, a strategic platform that brings together a distinguished
group of entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, experts, and representatives
from both the public and private sectors, with a shared goal: developing
proactive solutions to the challenges facing the municipal sector in the
Al-Baha region.
About the Forum:
This forum represents
a strategic platform adopted by the Municipal Innovation Center in Entrepreneurship
at the Department of Institutional Excellence and Governance, gathering leading
entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, experts, and stakeholders from government
and private sectors. The shared aim is to devise proactive solutions aligned
with the region’s comprehensive development goals and Saudi Vision 2030,
particularly in enhancing innovation and a sustainable economy.
The forum, led by the
Innovation Center, aims to attract innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative
thinkers to contribute innovative solutions to the municipal challenges in the
region.
Relation to the Hackathon:
The forum offers a
strategic framework for exchanging visions and anticipating future challenges,
while the accompanying Municipal Innovation Hackathon acts as the executive arm
for generating innovative and practical solutions to those challenges.
Main Objectives of the Forum:
Highlight the role of
innovation in improving and developing essential municipal services to raise
the quality of life in Al-Baha cities.
Support and encourage
entrepreneurs to develop innovative projects that contribute to municipal
growth and promote community engagement.
Showcase investment
opportunities and encourage investment to support smart city projects and
sustainable urban development in the Al-Baha region.
Explore and leverage
advanced technologies to support entrepreneurship and develop technological
solutions to municipal sector challenges.
Forum Themes:
Innovation in Basic Municipal
Services
Objective: Highlight the importance of innovation
in enhancing municipal services and improving quality of life.
Entrepreneurship in the
Municipal Sector
Objective: Support
municipal sector entrepreneurs and encourage the development of innovative
entrepreneurial projects.
Smart Cities and Investment
Objective: Attract
investment to support pioneering smart city projects and cultivate an
attractive investment environment.
Technology and
Entrepreneurship in the Municipal Sector
Objective: Harness
modern technologies to support entrepreneurship and develop innovative
technological solutions.
Key Forum Activities and
Events:
Panel Discussions &
Workshops
Sessions and exhibitions on vital topics (e.g., innovation
roles, investment opportunities, and technology), featuring experts and
specialists.
Interactive workshops (e.g., “How to Turn Your Idea into a
Successful Entrepreneurial Project”).
Project and Initiative
Presentations
Presentations of hackathon finalist projects and other
innovative initiatives.
Accompanying exhibition
A showcase of innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and
modern technologies in the field of municipal services.
Recognition of Outstanding
Initiatives
Honoring distinguished community initiatives in the municipal
sector.
Detailed Agenda:
Target
Audience:
We expect the active
participation of over 500 individuals, including entrepreneurs, innovators,
government officials, urban development experts, investors, and others
interested in municipal affairs.
Additional
Information:
Location:
📍 Prince Hossam
Center for Exhibitions and Conferences