Events and Conferences Management Unit
Event and Conference Management Unit: The Events and Conferences Unit is a vital department within many institutions and organizations, which aims to organize and manage various events such as conferences, symposiums, workshops, exhibitions, training courses, and social events. This unit plays a major role in enhancing the institution’s position and achieving its strategic goals by creating opportunities to communicate and interact with the target audience, whether at the local or international level.
The Events and Conferences Unit is responsible for the comprehensive planning and organizing the events, starting from defining the main idea of the event and allocating the appropriate budget for it, all way to coordinating with speakers and invitees and organizing logistical aspects such as choosing the venue, setting dates, and providing necessary services such as electronic registration, catering, and accommodation.
The unit is also concerned with marketing and promoting events through multiple channels such as social media, email, and advertisements, which helps attract the largest number of attendees and participants. In addition, the unit's work includes continuous follow-up before, during, and after the
event to ensure its success, by coordinating all interrelated activities and verifying the availability of appropriate technical equipment and facilities.
After the event ends, the unit collects feedback and opinions from participants to evaluate the event and measure the extent to which its objectives were achieved, which contributes to improving and developing future activities. Through these various tasks, the Events and Conferences Unit contributes to enhancing the organization’s reputation and building strong professional relationships with partners, clients, and the community as a whole, which supports the organization’s success in achieving its mission and objectives.
The Events and Conferences Unit is responsible for the comprehensive planning and organizing the events, starting from defining the main idea of the event and allocating the appropriate budget for it, all way to coordinating with speakers and invitees and organizing logistical aspects such as choosing the venue, setting dates, and providing necessary services such as electronic registration, catering, and accommodation.
The unit is also concerned with marketing and promoting events through multiple channels such as social media, email, and advertisements, which helps attract the largest number of attendees and participants. In addition, the unit's work includes continuous follow-up before, during, and after the
event to ensure its success, by coordinating all interrelated activities and verifying the availability of appropriate technical equipment and facilities.
After the event ends, the unit collects feedback and opinions from participants to evaluate the event and measure the extent to which its objectives were achieved, which contributes to improving and developing future activities. Through these various tasks, the Events and Conferences Unit contributes to enhancing the organization’s reputation and building strong professional relationships with partners, clients, and the community as a whole, which supports the organization’s success in achieving its mission and objectives.

To make the unit a leading center for organizing medical events, conferences and workshops at a competitive level locally and regionally; striving to achieve leadership for the College of Medicine and KSUMC in the field of medical education and awareness.
1- Providing support and assistance to organize events and conferences serving medical education and awareness.
2- Organizing events and conferences with the highest quality standards through the optimal use of technology.
3- Promoting the image of King Saud University through the coordination and consolidation of efforts.
2- Organizing events and conferences with the highest quality standards through the optimal use of technology.
3- Promoting the image of King Saud University through the coordination and consolidation of efforts.
Head of Postgraduate Medical Education Center

Dr. Iyad Faden
ifaden@ksu.edu.sa