Mr David Lock

David Lock is an experienced leader in international higher education. He currently serves as Education Director of Gulf Conferences, Chair of Gulf Education Conferences, and Secretary General of the Magna Charta Observatory. Previously, he held positions at the UK’s Leadership Foundation for Higher Education, where he led projects with various countries and regional associations. David played a crucial role in implementing national higher education reforms and fostering partnerships between universities. He was the founding Registrar and Acting Chief Executive of the British University in Dubai, and has held senior administrative roles at the University of Huddersfield and the University of Hull.

HE Prof. Amr Ezzat Salama

Amr Ezzat Salama is an accomplished figure in the field of higher education and engineering. He currently serves as the Secretary General of the Association of Arab Universities and Chairman of the Executive Bureau of the 57357 Foundation. As a professor of Structural Engineering at Helwan University, he has been actively involved in academia since 1981. Amr has also held several notable positions, including Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology of Egypt, and leadership roles in various committees and organizations. He has received prestigious awards for his contributions to scientific creativity and engineering. Amr holds degrees from Cairo University, Manchester University, and Heriot-Watt University.

Dr. Ra’ed Awdeh

Dr. Ra’ed Awdeh is a technology leader with 30+ years of experience in technology, higher education, business, research, and team management. He holds BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering. As the Vice Chancellor for Technology Development at HBMSU, Dubai, he introduced innovative technologies and facilitated the university’s transition to the cloud. Prior to that, he worked at Nortel Networks, held faculty positions, and served as the executive director of ICT at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization. Currently, he advises on EdTech at the Higher Colleges of Technology, leveraging his expertise in technology, education, and leadership.

Mr. Nick Kittles

Nick Kittles is a renowned author, speaker, and coach in government innovation with 15+ years of experience. His best-selling book “Sustainovation: Building Sustainable Innovation in Government” showcases his expertise. Nick served as a Chief Innovation Officer, directing 17 divisions and winning 3 national innovation awards. He pioneered the concept of Innovation Value, generating savings of $7.8 million through 65 pilot projects. Nick passionately shares his knowledge, keynoting and training across the USA, visiting over 80 communities to help transform mindsets and achieve exceptional results in government organizations.

Dr. Frederic Caillaud

Dr. Frederic Caillaud is a renowned expert in technology transfer, innovation management, and R&D strategy. He served as Deputy General Manager in charge of Innovation at the French Patent Office (INPI) and held a directorial role at L’Oréal for two decades. Dr. Caillaud has extensive experience in evaluating, negotiating, and managing partnerships, licensing, and acquisition projects globally. He has developed innovative methods to measure technological impact and rank innovative companies. With a Ph.D. in Genetic Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Strategic Management, he advises public institutions on innovation and serves as a mandated expert for WIPO. Dr. Caillaud has delivered over 251 lectures and training sessions worldwide.

Dr. Husam Zaman

Dr. Zaman is an inspiring and agile leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in transformative roles within education and governmental institutions. He serves on multiple boards, supreme national councils, and global advisory committees. Notable contributions include involvement in national projects like the Human Capability Development Program and the New Higher Education Charter. With a PhD in administration and policy studies, Dr. Zaman excels in strategic planning, institutional restructuring, digital transformation, and partnership building. His expertise lies in enhancing organizational capabilities, implementing change initiatives, and fostering relationships between government and business sectors.

Dr. Marcel Hattingh

Dr. Marcel Hattingh is a co-founder and managing partner of CCI Professional, specializing in Industry 4 human capital investment strategies. He is also involved in The Foundery and Arbor Capital, and has been a leader in the Doxa Deo group since 2000. Marcel co-pioneered the City Changers Institute, where he served as Director. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, his expertise spans leadership, organizational design, M&A human capital integration, and spiritual fields. Marcel serves on various boards, is certified in neuro-leadership, and licensed in AI meta-tools. He and his wife impact and empower leaders globally from their base in South Africa.

Dr. Roberta Malee Bassett

Roberta Malee Bassett, PhD, is the Global Lead for Tertiary Education at the World Bank, focusing on equity, finance, governance, quality assurance, internationalization, research, innovation, skills, and remote learning. With a background in university administration and academia, she has served as a lecturer at the University of Southampton and Assistant Dean at Stanford University. Additionally, she is a guest lecturer in international higher education at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Roberta has authored and edited numerous publications in the field and holds a Ph.D. from Boston College, an M.A. from Stanford University, and a B.A. from Columbia University.

Mr. Hicham Shatou

Mr Hicham Shatou lived in many different countries as a child and experienced many sports injuries , which made him realize the similarities in challenges faced by the medical industry worldwide. This sparked his interest in creating a safer healthcare environment. After earning an engineering degree, he founded LeQuest in 2011. Hicham formed an international team that shares his mission of bridging the gap between medical staff and technology. As a technology-driven entrepreneur, he is determined to disrupt the status quo with his team of skilled engineers, developers, and designers.

Mr. Amit Gupta

Amit Gupta is the founder and CEO of NCR Eduservices, a global education delivery company that provides academic and operations support services to educational institutions. Prior to this, he worked in the IT industry for a Japanese Bank in India and Japan. Amit’s focus is on delivering quality education with a personalized approach for every learner. He has grown NCR Eduservices from a small company to a team of over 300 core members and numerous contractors. Amit is also the founder of Jobors.com, a large teacher community in India. He is a speaker at national and international EdTech conferences and has been featured in newspapers and startup magazines. He believes that anything is possible with determination and willpower.

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