Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

I like to think of Innovation Management System as the framework that helps managers discipline serendipity while creating optimum conditions for a struck of luck. - Sid Ahmed Benraouane

Areas of Expertise
A Leader with 20+ years of experience in multiple sectors, regions, and industries. He is the Lead of the US ISO Working Group 1 on Innovation Management Standard ISO 56002, and a member of the US ISO / SC 42 Working Group 3 Artificial Intelligence – Trustworthiness.

He advises senior leaders and executive teams in the government and the private sector on issues related to innovation, digital transformation, and Artificial Intelligence. With a deep understanding of the economics of digital transformation in the USA and the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.

Dr. Benraouane helps decision-makers build ecosystems that enhance innovative thinking and engage the workforce in future foresight planning activities.
Past Experience
  • Dr. Benraouane was a speaker at the World Government Summit on AI and Ethics (UAE 2019)
  • He is a frequent keynote speaker at regional events such as:
    • Big Data Show (UAE)
    • Cloud and Big Data Show (KSA)
    • Energy Digitization Summit (UAE)
    • Artificial Intelligence Summit (UAE)
    • World Mobility Show and Autonomous Driving (UAE)
    • The Middle East Military Technology Conference
    • The Bahrain International Defense Exhibition & Conference (Bahrain)
  • He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Abu Dhabi Digital Authority’s Digital Next Conference.
Typical Projects
  • Innovation Management Ecosystem
  • Innovation Management Assessment
Positions, Awards and Recognition
  • Dr. Benraouane holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, USA.