Speaker

Dr. Adnan Maalaoui is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at Mohammed Bin Salman College for Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) and Director of the MBSC Observatory for entrepreneurship , family business and sustainable innovation He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship from IAE Toulon (France) and a Master's degree from EM Lyon Business School (France). Dr. Maalaoui’s research focuses on entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on disadvantaged entrepreneurs, including elderly, disabled, and refugee entrepreneurs. His work has been widely recognized in the academic community and has contributed significantly to advancing the field of entrepreneurship. In total, Dr. Maalaoui has authored more than 100 articles and numerous contributions to professional publications and edited volumes on topics like digital entrepreneurship, senior entrepreneurship, and minority entrepreneurship. He also serves as an Associate Editor and reviewer for several prestigious academic platforms, including conferences and editorial boards.