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Pinnacle
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12:15
12:25
Pinnacle
Shaping the Future: Education as the Key to Unlocking Saudi Arabia’s Demographic Promise
This session will discuss how education plays a crucial role in harnessing Saudi Arabia's demographic potential, with a focus on the nation's growing youth population. It will highlight strategies to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to drive economic growth and innovation
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Dr. Mansour Alrumayyan
General Supervisor, Labour Market Affairs and Human Capital Development
Ministry of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia
13:00
Pinnacle
Shaping the Future: Leaders' Perspectives on Global Education
This session will bring together distinguished leaders in education to share their perspectives on the evolving global educational landscape. The discussion will explore how global shifts, technological advancements, and policy changes are reshaping education. Speakers will address the challenges and opportunities faced by educational institutions, educators, and learners globally.
Topics
Speakers
Christopher Boobier
Regional Lead for Middle East and Pakistan, China and Hong Kong - Head International Education
Department for Business & Trade
Dr. Victoria Galan-Muros
Chief Research and Analysis UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education
UNESCO
Dr. Brenda Haiplik
Regional Advisor Education
UNICEF Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa
14:05
Curiosity
EdTech: Innovations and Challenges Shaping Tomorrow's Learning (Saudi Saas network Meet-up)
This session will explore the evolving landscape of educational technologies, exploring the latest trends, innovations, and the critical challenges in implementing these tools. From AI and VR to distribution complexities and investment hurdles
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Speakers
Integration
Nurturing Creative Talent: Learning Gateways and Opportunities in the Creative Economy
Explore how the creative economy shapes learning pathways, nurtures talent, and connects creatives with opportunities, while emphasizing the role of collaboration in building supportive ecosystems and the importance of events as immersive learning hubs.
Speakers
Reflection
Higher Education 2.0: Innovating for a Future-Ready Society
Building a future-proof higher education focusing on innovative pedagogy, interdisciplinary learning, and lifelong education to equip individuals and society.”
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Speakers
Curiosity
EdTech Revolution: Are We Ready for the Future of Learning
How is EdTech transforming education, and are we prepared? Explore how AI and technology are reshaping learning, the evolving role of teachers, and how to close the digital divide
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Speakers
Immersion
The Sound of Growth: The Role of Music in Building Awareness and Personal Growth
This session will highlight research on how musical engagement strengthens student memory, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence, while also fostering creativity and self-expression.
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Pinnacle
Education for All: Strategies for Inclusive Excellence
Explore how to create inclusive classrooms with curriculums that meet the needs of all learners, fostering a sense of belonging and success.
Speakers
15:00
Pinnacle
Boosting the Mind: How Arts Education Fuels Creativity and Critical Thinking
Exploring how the arts transform learning, inspire innovation, and empower the next generation of thinkers
Topics
Speakers
Dr. Eman Nasrallah
Program Director School of Design and Architecture and Chair of the Curriculum Development Committee
Dar Al-Hekma University
Integration
Shielding Young Minds: Essential Strategies for Child Well-being
The session seeks to address the issue of child protection to further explore effective mechanisms and tools to confront the threats of intellectual invasion and destructive messages targeting children and teenagers
Topics
Speakers
Dr. Amal Alabduljabbar
General Manager, Education, Innovation and Research
Heritage Commission, Ministry of Culture
Claire Scowen
Vice President – Children’s Services, Global Lead – Safeguarding and Child Protection
GEMS Education
Reflection
The future of education: Who's leading the change?
What strategies are essential to build strong leadership, enhancing skills, and exploring effective capacity-building programs and engagement? How can we create a transformative and equitable educational landscape?
Topics
Speakers
Professor Randa Hariri
Director of Master Program of Educational Leadership and Chair of the Education Department
Dar Al-Hekma University
Immersion
Education as a Catalyst: Can Learning Save Our Planet?
Education for a sustainable future
Topics
Speakers
Professor Mohammad Nurunnabi
Founding Director Center for Sustainability and Climate (CSC)
Prince Sultan University
Curiosity
Integrating Philosophy into Saudi Higher Education
This session explores introduce philosophy into the curriculum of Saudi Arabian universities.
Topics
Speakers
16:30
Immersion
Enhancing Arabic Literacy: A Data-Driven Framework for Educators and Policymakers "Miqyas Al Dhad"
This workshop introduces Miqyas Al Dhad, a first-of-its-kind Arabic language measurement framework currently under development, to promote and preserve the Arabic language across the Arab world. Miqyas Al Dhad is a universal tool for measuring Arabic literacy and text complexity. It will help education leaders, policymakers, curriculum and assessment developers, teachers, and publishers make informed, data-driven decisions to improve Arabic literacy. This session will provide insight into the development of the framework, future possibilities, and how it can improve literacy skills.
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Speakers
Curiosity
Minds and Bodies: The Role of Sports in Academic Achievement
How athletic programs can enhance academic performance, personal development, and teamwork skills
Speakers
Passent Herky
Olympic Athlete, Group Fitness Manager & Fitness Coach Armah Sports Company
Armah Sports Company
Integration
Design Thinking: How it can Boost the Learning Journey
The session reflects on the theme of ‘design thinking’ to explore its relevance to improving the educational/learning activities through introducing new innovative insights that positively facilitate and enhance the learning process
Topics
Speakers
Prof. Gianna Tasha Tomasso
Limerick School of Art & Design - TUS
Programme Leader MA in Instructional and Learning Design
Pinnacle
Building Future-Ready Citizens: Education for a Global Workforce
Explore how global education and modern skills development prepare students to succeed in an interconnected world, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability for the future workforce.
Topics
Speakers
Dr Asma Siddiki
Executive Director for Education and Research
Diriyah Foundation, Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Dr. Joel Evans
Associate Professor of Management, Academic Director of the Executive MBA Program
Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Reflection
Community: Ahadiyah Alabdali with Iyaad Addawood
Since 1992, this regular meeting has focused on all aspects of marketing, bringing together elite decision-makers, academics, and specialists, while also attracting fans and students of Dr. Obaid Al-Abdal
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