The 9th Brain Gain webinar — Wednesday 27 August 2025, 8:00 to 9:00 PM Ramallah time, on Google Meet.
Session title: GenAI: Separating Hype from Digital Reality
Have you heard a lot about GenAI but are still not sure whether it is truly a technological revolution, or just another buzzword? GenAI stands for generative artificial intelligence — a type of AI capable of creating new content such as text, images, code and even video. It is powerful, but it is also surrounded by a great deal of hype. So how do we separate the facts from the marketing?
About the speaker
Mr. Saeed Alnaj is a Chief Innovation Officer, a global tech advisor and a Forbes contributor. With over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovation at international companies, he brings deep insight into the real-world impact of emerging technologies.
What the session covered
Mr. Alnaj guided the audience through the world of generative AI, exploring the gap between Silicon Valley’s hype and the real-world challenges companies face when trying to implement it. He broke down what is real and what is exaggerated, highlighting practical use cases where GenAI creates measurable value. He also shed light on why many companies struggle — poor data quality, complex integration, unclear return on investment — and went beyond the technical into the ethical and governance challenges of GenAI, and how organisations can responsibly and sustainably prepare their teams for a rapidly evolving technology.
Brain Gain is a pioneering initiative launched by Palestine TechnoPark as part of the Palestine Diaspora Technology Network. It aims to bridge local and diaspora tech talent, strengthen technological capabilities in Palestine, and boost innovation through expert-led webinars, knowledge exchange and meaningful global connection.
