Bringing together prominent experts and figures from some of the biggest schools, universities, solutions
providers, and more, the global event will look at accelerating education’s transformation through
technology and how digitisation can revolutionise the sector, specifically in the wake of Covid-19.
Why Attend?
The edX Accelerate Education Summit and Awards will promote change, at a time where a new approach to education is of utmost importance
Thought leaders from all around the globe will gather to present their most innovative ideas, while change makers will be recognized for their impactful projects
Be a part of the shift that will take place over the coming two years in the education sector and share your views and opinions with hundreds of participants
Locate potential opportunities and open new doors for your organization and personal career journey, while networking with C-level executives
Prepare your organization for what is yet to come in the wake of the “new normal” and stay updated on technology trends in education.
Who Should Attend?
School and University Administration, Staff and Management teams
IT Professionals in Education and beyond
IT Solution Providers
Students and Prospective Students
Education Veterans
Proposed Agenda
12:00 PM- 12:05 PM
Welcome note
12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
Opening remarks - 'The Future is here' by Krishnan Gopi - Group Chief Disruption Officer at GEMS Education
12:15 - 12:30
Keynote : 'EDU transformation and the need for Distance Learning' by Rich Henderson, Director, Global Education Solutions at Lenovo
12:30 - 12:45
Keynote: 'Technology, Planning and Adopting New Strategies for the Future' by Nithin Thomas, Head of IT at Amity Education Middle East
12:45 - 1:00
Keynote: 'Education Reimagined by Aruba' by Sandeep Pezhery, Technical Consultant at Aruba
1:00 - 1:30
Panel 1: Upskilling Teachers and Deploying New Strategies in Schools
1:30 - 2:00
Panel 2: Using Technology to Enhance University Learning
2:00 - 2:30
Panel 3: Digital Transformation in Education
2:30 - 3:00
Talk Show – Accelerating Education Through Technology in Times of Crisis
3:00 - 3:10
Entertainment & Lucky Draw
3:10 - 3:40
edX Awards Part 1
3:40 - 3:50
Entertainment & Lucky Draw
3:50 – 4:20
edX Awards Part 2
4:20 - 4:30
Closing Remarks | Thanking Note
SPEAKERS
Jeffrey Smith
Director of School Partnerships, iCademy Middle East
Dr Catherine Hill
Dean, School of Education, AUD
Ali Khawaja
Dr Nadera Al Borno
Associate Professor of Education, AUD
Majid Mneymneh
Vice President – Higher Education and Corporate at Pearson Middle East
Rich Henderson
Director, Global Education Solutions, Lenovo
Krishnan Gopi
Group Chief Disruption Officer, GEMS Education
Delia DeCourcy
Global Education Solutions Manager, Lenovo
Prof. Hisham Al Saghbini
Cambridge Assessment – Regional Head of Assessment
Vandana Mahajan
Founder & CEO – Futures Abroad
Refaat Kazoun
CEO, Stafford Global
Sandeep Pezhery
Technical Consultant at ARUBA
Krishna Raj
Dr Imogen Cleaver
Shumaila Shahzadi
Dr. Alka Kalra
Fehmi Sakkal
Regional Pre-Sales Lead – MESA | Consulting Systems Engineer at Aruba
Peter Davos
CEO and Founder , Hale Education
Dr. Ahmed Dabbagh
Director Of Professional Services at Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Stephen King
Lecturer, Media, Middlesex University Dubai
Lt. Col. Dr. Hamad Alnuaimi
Head of Telecommunication Abu Dhabi Police Founder of Digital Barza Part of AcceleratorsX
Dr. Mohammad Khaled
Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Expert Founder of Digital Barza Part of AcceleratorsX
Dr. Fadi Aloul
Professor & Department Head of Computer Science & Engineering
Director of the HP Institute
American University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Khalid Khawaja
Provost at RIT Dubai
Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi
Vice President for Research – The American University in the Emirates – AUE
Dr. Ghanim Kashwani
Academic Researcher – Civil Engineering/ New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
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