FRONTIERS
Advancing mission-led discovery
WEP 2027
January I 10-14, 2027
The greatest breakthroughs in science happen at the frontiers of knowledge.
Where disciplines meet.
Where new questions emerge.
Where bold ideas reshape what we thought was possible.
From climate and energy to artificial intelligence, health, and sustainable societies, solving the world’s most pressing challenges requires research guided by clear missions and shared ambition. WEP 2027 will explore these frontiers.
Bringing together scientists, innovators, and global thinkers, the program will examine how mission-led discovery can accelerate breakthroughs, spark collaboration, and turn bold ideas into real-world impact.
At KAUST, the frontiers of discovery are not only explored, but advanced.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Keynote Lectures
The keynote lectures are signature WEP events featuring international guest speakers, Nobel laureates, entrepreneurs, and academics, offering insights that align with the WEP theme.
Workshops
Join the workshops during WEP – a chance to learn about different topics.
Performances
Experience live artistic showcases during WEP — a celebration of creativity, culture, and expression that brings the theme of Frontiers to life through music, movement, and storytelling.
WEP 2027
As we prepare for WEP 2027, the above highlights offer a glimpse into the multidisciplinary and collaborative spirit of the Winter Enrichment Program.
WEP 2027 Chair and Co-Chair
Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (CEMSE)
EXPERIENCE WEP
Explore highlights from WEP 2026 to discover the speakers, conversations, workshops, performances, and experiences that brought the program to life.
As we prepare for WEP 2027, these highlights offer a glimpse into the multidisciplinary and collaborative spirit of the Winter Enrichment Program.
Featured Speakers from WEP 2026
WEP 2026 hosted prominent academics from leading universities, eminent speakers, industry leaders, elite athletes, artists, and officials.
Explore the WEP 2026 Program
WEP 2027 hosts prominent academics from leading universities, eminent speakers, industry leaders, elite athletes, artists, and officials.
WEP 2026 Virtual Highlights
WEP 2026 Adaptation is now available on our YouTube channel.
WEP 2026 Partners
ABOUT KAUST
Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university dedicated to addressing major scientific and technological challenges. It is recognized globally for excellence, ranked #1 worldwide in citations per faculty, #1 in Saudi Arabia and #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings for both 2023 and 2024, and #4 in Western Asia according to Nature Index 2022. With a community representing over 120 nationalities, KAUST fosters international collaboration and advances research in health, environment, energy, and digital technologies, serving as a leading global center of knowledge. The university is ranked #112 globally, has achieved 17 years of excellence, and maintains Top-20 supercomputing performance.
CONTACT US
WEP is an annual signature program for KAUST that brings together the world’s greatest thinkers and leaders at the intersection of academia, research, culture, and innovation.
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Enrichment Team
Bldg. 16, Level 2
4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Email: wep@kaust.edu.sa
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