Beyond Concepts: Knowledge Sharing We are excited to announce the upcoming International Conference on Open Innovation and Digital Transformation. We are thrilled to have you here as we explore the latest trends and best practices in Open...

Hanny Alshazly is the Vice President for the Middle East and Africa at Ellucian, a global education technology company. He is committed to improving the quality of education worldwide and empowering executives to build unified digital campuses. With extensive experience in online education, Hanny serves on various educational boards and is a regular speaker at conferences. He has received several awards and recognitions, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from Athabasca University, where he obtained his Master of Education. Hanny holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science with a focus on Business Administration from Dalhousie University.

Ashwin has been a part of the QS Quacquarelli Symonds group since 2012, currently serving as Regional Director. He collaborates closely with universities in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, supporting their pursuit of excellence and capacity building. Ashwin advocates for independent evaluation mechanisms and promotes the use of QS University Rankings and QS Ratings for various purposes. He liaises with governmental and public agencies to understand changing market dynamics. Ashwin is a founding member of QS IGAUGE and played a key role in establishing the framework for its rating services. He holds a PhD, MBA in Marketing, and B.Com in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation.

Alaa Garad is regarded by many as a leading authority in Quality Management and Organizational Learning. Alaa led higher education institutions in the Middle East and developed PG-level qualifications such as MBA, PhD and DBA. Some of...

Dr. Maryam Sani, a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and a Chartered Chemist, has a remarkable three-decade career in education, leadership, and research in the UK and Saudi Arabia. Her academic journey includes...

Educator, MIT Certified professional in AI and digital technologies, policies expert 1. PhD in Artificial Intelligence since 1991, from USA. 2. Certified professional in Digital Transformation and Digital Platforms Strategies from MIT University, USA. 3. University lecturer...

The adoption and use of technology within education have expanded significantly over the last three years.  With a move towards evidence-informed use of technology as well as new technologies becoming present, Al will talk through best practise, and rubrics for evaluating and selecting the right technology and looking at ways to evidence to impact so that we can build confidence in the role of technology within education.

Mike is a seasoned expert in the field of educational technology, bringing over 28 years of diverse experience to the Middle East Thought Leadership Forum. He is deeply committed to bridging the $8.5 trillion global skills gap...

Salah Al-Majeed is a Professor of Systems Engineering and Dean of Science and Engineering at AUI. He is the Lead Academic Organisation Cooperation Consultant for the UK and Europe at Huawei. Also, Salah has led the IEEE...

Dr. Raed Mohammed BenShams is a distinguished leader and expert in publicadministration and management. He has devoted his 39-year career to advancingBahrain’s development goals through various fields, such as capacity building, youthempowerment, policy making, and public innovation....