Parenting the AI Generation Forum Speaker Profile

Eng. Laith Al-Qasem

Laith Al-Qasem is a business leader, investor, and economic development expert with more than 35 years of experience in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He brings a practical perspective on preparing young people to use AI to create value, solve problems, and build new opportunities.

Building Opportunity in a Changing World

Eng. Laith Al-Qasem is a business leader, investor, and economic development expert with more than 35 years of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Throughout his career, he has worked closely with founders, investors, businesses, and public institutions to turn emerging ideas into sustainable companies and economic opportunities. His experience includes venture capital, business incubation, startup acceleration, mentorship, and private sector development.

Supporting the Next Generation of Innovators

From 2019 to 2022, Laith led Jordan’s Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund, a World Bank and Central Bank of Jordan-supported initiative. In this role, he helped strengthen Jordan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by expanding access to investment and supporting the development of promising startups.

He has identified, invested in, and supported numerous early-stage companies. This hands-on experience has given him a practical understanding of what young innovators need to navigate uncertainty, build confidence, and transform ideas into meaningful solutions.

Preparing Young People for the Age of AI

As artificial intelligence reshapes education, work, and entrepreneurship, Laith brings an important economic and business perspective to the conversation. His experience highlights the need to prepare young people for a future in which adaptability, creativity, initiative, and sound judgment will matter as much as technical knowledge.

At the Parenting the AI Generation Forum, Laith contributes to the discussion on how families, educators, businesses, and policymakers can help young people become active creators of the future, rather than passive consumers of technology.

His perspective encourages us to look beyond the tools themselves and ask a larger question: How can we build an environment in which the next generation uses technology to create value, solve real problems, and contribute positively to society?