iMOVE and Ghorfa would be delighted to welcome you to the 7th Arab-German Education and Vocational Training Forum.
Meet with experienced experts and expand your personal network at this unique event on 5 and 6 October 2016 in Berlin.
7th Arab-German Education and Vocational Training Forum
The 7th Arab-German Education and Vocational Training Forum will be held under the auspices of Her Excellency Professor Dr. Johanna Wanka, the Federal German Minister of Education and Research.
The Arab-German Education and Vocational Training Forum is jointly organized by the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry and iMOVE at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB).
The Arab countries and Germany have been cooperating in various education projects for many years. In addition to business partnerships, personal networks have been established.
At this forum, experts from governments, the industry, universities and the training sector will discuss further opportunities of Arab-German education projects.
The event focuses on vocational education and training (VET) projects of the energy and tourism sector as well as on higher education. Special emphasis will be placed on the attractiveness of VET and on how to find jobs for young graduates.
The main objective of the meeting will again be to facilitate networking opportunities for our Arab and German guests.
Share information about cooperation possibilities as well as about successful training projects.
The Arab countries and Germany have been cooperating in various education projects for many years. In addition to business partnerships, personal networks have been established.
At this forum, experts from governments, the industry, universities and the training sector will discuss further opportunities of Arab-German education projects.
The event focuses on vocational education and training (VET) projects of the energy and tourism sector as well as on higher education. Special emphasis will be placed on the attractiveness of VET and on how to find jobs for young graduates.
The main objective of the meeting will again be to facilitate networking opportunities for our Arab and German guests.
Share information about cooperation possibilities as well as about successful training projects.
Organiser
Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
iMOVE: Training - Made in Germany
Robert-Schuman-Platz 3
53175 Bonn
Germany
Phone: +49 228 107-1745
Fax: +49 228 107-2895
Ghorfa
Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Garnisonkirchplatz 1
10178 Berlin
iMOVE: Training - Made in Germany
Robert-Schuman-Platz 3
53175 Bonn
Germany
Phone: +49 228 107-1745
Fax: +49 228 107-2895
Ghorfa
Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Garnisonkirchplatz 1
10178 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 30 278907-0
Fax: +49 30 278907-49
Conference language: English
Registration
Please fax your registration to the Ghorfa.
You will receive a registration confirmation from the Ghorfa.
You will receive a registration confirmation from the Ghorfa.
Venue
dbb forum berlin
Friedrichstrasse 169/170
10117 Berlin
GermanyGala dinner
Hotel de Rome
Behrenstrasse 37
10117 Berlin
Germany
Participation at the gala dinner by invitation only.
The 7th Arab-German Education and Vocational Training Forum will be held under the auspices of Her Excellency Professor Dr. Johanna Wanka, the Federal German Minister of Education and Research.
Wednesday, 5 October 2016
| 12:00 h - 13:30 h |
Registration and networking lunch | |
| 13:30 h - 15:00 h |
Opening Ceremony | |
| Welcoming | ||
| Ulrich Meinecke Head of Division iMOVE: Training - Made in Germany at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), Germany |
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| Abdulaziz Al-Mikhlafi Secretary General, Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Germany |
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| Speakers | ||
| Dr. Peter Ramsauer Federal Minister retired / President, Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Germany |
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| H. E. Professor Dr. Johanna Wanka Federal Minister, Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany |
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| H. E. Mohammad Thneibat Deputy Prime Minister for Services and Minister of Education, Ministry of Education, Jordan |
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| H. E. Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi Ambassador of the State of Qatar / Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, Germany |
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| H. E. Nael Al Kabariti President / Chairman, General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for Arab Countries / Jordan Chamber of Commerce, Jordan |
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| Professor Dr. Reinhold Weiß Deputy President, Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), Germany |
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| H. E. Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd bin Ibrahim Al Fuhaid Governor of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Saudi Arabia |
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| 15:00 h - 15:30 h |
Networking break | |
| 15:30 h - 17:00 h |
Session 1 | Spurring Innovation in a Sunrise Industry – VET Projects of the Energy Sector |
| Chair | ||
| Uta Zähringer Director Master Degree Studies, Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG, Germany |
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| Speakers | ||
| Qualifying for the oil and gas industries in Saudi Arabia – the example of the National Industrial Training Institute (NITI) Carlo Humberg Business Development International, TÜV Rheinland Academy, Germany |
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| Developments in power plant operators training to manage renewable with conventional energy generation in an optimum way Ernst Michael Züfle General Manager, Kraftwerksschule e. V. (KWS), Germany |
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| Vocational training and education for a sustainable energy future in the Arab region Hossam Gamil Director of Educational Programs for Renewable Energies & Environment, German Academy for Renewable Energy and Environmental Technology, Germany |
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| Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: Strengthening our partnership through education and training Nada Alsheaiby Human Resources Business Partner, Siemens Ltd, Saudi Arabia |
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| 19:30 h - 21:30 h |
Gala Dinner | Hotel de Rome |
Thursday, 6 October 2016
| 9:30 h - 11:00 h |
Session 2 | Perfecting Hospitality – VET Projects of the Tourism Sector |
| Keynote | ||
| Building knowledge-based economy (KBE) model for Arab countries Dr. Thamer Mahmoud Al Ani Director, Economic Relations Department at the League of Arab States, Egypt |
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| Chair | ||
| Markus Milwa International Relations, Dr.-Ing. Paul Christiani GmbH & Co. KG, Germany |
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| Speakers | ||
| Vocational training in the tourism sector in Algeria Professor Seddik Amroun Rector, Université d'Oran 2 - Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Algeria Professor Aoussine Seddiki Advisor to the rector, Université d'Oran 2 - Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Algeria |
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| Hospitality education in Jordan: a discipline in transition Dr. Muhsen Makhamreh Dean, Jordan Applied University College of Hospitality and Tourism Education, Jordan |
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| 11:00 h - 11:30 h |
Networking break | |
| 11:30 h - 13:00 h |
Session 3 | Focus on North Africa – Cooperation Activities and Opportunities |
| Chair | ||
| Kristine Schinkmann VET Export Advisor Arab Countries and Latin America, iMOVE: Training – Made in Germany at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), Germany |
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| Keynote | ||
| Saida Ounissi State Secretary, Ministry of Education, Tunisia |
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| Speakers | ||
| VET partnership and implementation of a certification system in Tunisia – the experiences of the bbw Group Oana Steopan Project Manager, Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (bbw) gGmbH, Germany |
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| Modern vocational education in Northern Africa's remote areas: interactive technical qualifications from the cloud Sebastian Neumann Regional Manager, Lucas Nülle Middle East, United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
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| Integration, vocational training and organizational development develops the potentials of each participant and the whole social system San Ra Weckert Chief Executive Officer, braintreeacademy GmbH, Germany |
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| Reform the Libyan education: Perspectives for the German-Libyan cooperation Dr. Hakim Al Nagah Senior Adviser for the Libyan Minister of Education, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Libya |
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| 13:00 h - 14:30 h |
Networking lunch | |
| 14:30 h - 16:00 h |
Session 4 | Higher Education in Cooperation with Vocational Education |
| Chair | ||
| Kristina Stoewe Researcher, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e. V., Germany |
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| Speakers | ||
| Vocational training for students and apprentices from the UAE in Suhl and Abu Dhabi - a successful German export model Max Reumschüssel Project Manager SPA GmbH, Simson Private Academy, Germany |
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| Co-operative bachelor's degree programs – how to implement them in Arab countries? Professor Dr. Dr. h. c. Şefik Alp Bahadir CIS - Center for Iraq Studies / Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany |
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| Innovative education platform for hospitals starting in robotic surgery Dr. Colin Krueger Head of Minimal Invasive Surgery / Robotik (DaVinci), Department for Surgery, Vivantes – Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH, The Vivantes Robotik (DaVinci) Surgery Education Program (RSEP), Germany |
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| Kirsten Freimann Head of Component Dual Studies, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Palestine Rani Nabil Alami Chief Technology Officer, Coolnet Broadband Services Ltd., Palestine |
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| 16:00 h - 17:00 h |
Closing Remarks | Perspectives of Arab-German Cooperation in VET |
| Chair | ||
| Ulrich Meinecke Head of Division iMOVE: Training – Made in Germany at the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), Germany |
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| Speaker | ||
| Dr. Abdulrahman H. Alhumedhi Educational Consultant, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia |
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| Berthold Breid Chief Executive Officer, Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), Germany |
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| Sascha Gaede Chief Operation Officer, Terra Sola Ventures W.L.L., Bahrain |
Conference language: English
Registration
Please fax your registration to the Ghorfa.
You will receive a registration confirmation from the Ghorfa.
You will receive a registration confirmation from the Ghorfa.
Venue
dbb forum berlin
Friedrichstrasse 169/170
10117 Berlin
GermanyGala dinner
Hotel de Rome
Behrenstrasse 37
10117 Berlin
Germany
Participation at the gala dinner by invitation only.
Organiser
Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
iMOVE: Training - Made in Germany
Robert-Schuman-Platz 3
53175 Bonn
Germany
Phone: +49 228 107-1745
Fax: +49 228 107-2895
Ghorfa
Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Garnisonkirchplatz 1
10178 Berlin
iMOVE: Training - Made in Germany
Robert-Schuman-Platz 3
53175 Bonn
Germany
Phone: +49 228 107-1745
Fax: +49 228 107-2895
Ghorfa
Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Garnisonkirchplatz 1
10178 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49 30 278907-0
Fax: +49 30 278907-49
Registration fee
- 350 Euros (plus VAT) for Ghorfa-members and education and vocational training institutions
- 500 Euros (plus VAT) for non-members and other companies
Terms and conditions
- If the person registered is unable to attend, a replacement participant may be nominated to take part in the event.
- The organisers reserve the right to cancel scheduled events or events which have already started due to the of lack of participants, illness on the part of lecturers/speakers or other disruptions which do not lie in the responsibility of the organisers. Registration fees already paid will be refunded in such cases. No claims other than reimbursement of money paid may be asserted.